Virginia Estates subdivision awaits flood study before Phase II approval
The Plan Commission delayed approval of the eastern 75 unit phase of Virginia Estates in Matteson pending a flood study by Clark Dietz Inc. The first phase of about 50 houses was approved May 4. A village board vote could green light western construction, while concerns from residents over flooding and wildlife persist.
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Virginia Estates
Matteson
Plan Commission
Huntingwood Road
Hyrn Development
Dale Graham
Clark Dietz, Inc
Creekside, Woodgate and Feathercreek
Richton Park Pool Opening Aims For Second Season
The Richton Park Community Pool, formerly Lakewood Pool, will open to residents village-wide for a second season. Trustees establish a Village Pool Committee to formalize work toward a community facility. President Rudolph Banovich says making the pool committee official helps members reach goals.
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Richton Park
Village Board of Trustees
Lakewood Pool
Rudolph Banovich
Special athletes vie for state games at Homewood event
More than 700 athletes from 40 teams compete Saturday at Homewood Flossmoor High School in the South Cook Will Counties Special Olympics Illinois Area 7. They seek a spot in the State Summer Games June 16 18 at Illinois State University Normal.
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Homewood-Flossmoor High School
South
Cook
Will Counties
Illinois
U of I info center moves to Matteson
The University of Illinois Cooperative Extension regional office shifts from Tinley Park to a new 10,000 square foot building at 5527 Miller Circle Drive in Matteson. The merge with Manteno doubles as the Tinley Park site closes, improving space, visibility, and access.
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University of Illinois Cooperative Extension
Tinley Park
Matteson
Manteno
Miller Circle Drive
Matteson Auto Mall
James Oliver
Oliver
Cooperative Extension
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Village Board Abates Taxes to Shield Richton Park Homes
Richton Park trustees approve three tax abatement ordinances totaling 201,905 for 1999 levies. Abated amounts include 104,508 for a 1994 sewer and water bond, 23,095 for a 1998 general obligation bond, and 74,302 in interest on a 1996 TIF redevelopment bond. Taxpayers avoid 1999 levy on 2000 bills. Alberta Leak contact listed.
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Richton Park
Village Board of Trustees
Rudolph Banovich
Michael Brown
Brown
Sauk Trail
Officials annex Flying J Travel site Richton Park
The Richton Park Village Board approved annexation of a 34 acre parcel at Sauk Trail and Central Avenue for a Flying J Travel Plaza. The project receives zoning in B 3, with a special use as a truck stop and approvals for preliminary site plan final subdivision plat creating Rich ton Park Plaza.
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Flying J
Richton Park
Village Board of Trustees
Sauk Trail
Central Avenue
Richton Park Plaza
Chris Limas
Interstate 57
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Virginia
Graham
Hyrn
Willow Road
Allemony Drive
Trustees UK
Alberta
H. Leak
Southland
Phil Faso
Matteson Library
U of I Info Center
Tammie Sloup
Robert Milker
Molly Gallagher
Kevin Seaman
Matteson School
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