Holiday shopping gridlock snarls area malls and roads
Shoppers faced heavy delays around Lincoln Mall Orland Square and Orland Park Place with long lines at checkouts and limited parking. Motorists reported backed up intersections on Torrence LaGrange 159th Harlem and nearby routes while stores like Target and Circuit City drew crowds and traffic.
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Torrence
Target
Circuit City
Indiana
Illinois
Lansing
Tinley
Tri-State Tollway
Cal City
Lincoln Mall
Harlem Avenue
159Th
Cicero
LaSalle Bank
Matteson
Patty Schuman
Oak Forest
Wal-Mart
Orland
Mokena
la Grange
Nemeth
LaGrange
Orland Square
Orland Park Place
94Th Avenue
Target Store
Jewel Supermar
Greg VanderVelde
Kevin
Tom
Anastasia
Holiday police plan to guard Orland Park malls
Police will boost presence around Orland Square and Chicago Ridge Mall during the holidays. Plainclothes officers will monitor entrances and traffic, with foot and motorized patrols inside and outside the malls and on major routes such as Southwest Highway and Ridgeland Avenue. Authorities urge shoppers to be aware of surroundings, secure belongings, stagger purchases, and avoid overloading themselves with packages.
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Orland Square
Orland Square Mall
159Th
Harlem
151St Street
Circle Drive
Orland Park
Illinois
LaGrange Road
Debbie Nemeth
Chicago
Beverly
Okan
Orland
Okan Ottaiee
Orland Square Drive
Southwest Highway
Ridgeland Avenue
95Th Street
Chicago Ridge Mall
Baldermann
Arene
Chicago Ridge
Route 30
Cicero Avenue
Ken O'Keefe
O'Keefe
Lincoln ‘Mall
Calumet City
Park
Parcel removals pace Crossing redevelopment amendment
The amendment removes certain residential parcels from the Crossing area description while preserving existing land uses and the overall Crossing redevelopment plan. The ordinance takes effect upon passage approval and publication as required by law.
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Wich Toeayer
Niemeyer
Mayor backs District 227 tax hike in March vote
Rich Township High School District 227 seeks an 80 cent per $100 increase in the education fund raising the rate from 1.87 to 2.67 while bond and interest tax rates decline. The net district tax rise is 25 cents per $100, translating to about $50 yearly on a $100,000 home. Mayor Dwight Welch voiced support, citing IGAP test results and district improvements.
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Eileen Hansen
Rich Township High
Country Club Hills
Dwight Welch
Education
Welch
Brian Knutson
Board of Education
Wero
Knutson
Ilinois
Illinois
Harold Motors marks 40th anniversary in Olympia Fields
Local family business Harold Motors celebrates 40 years serving customers since opening in 1957 at 2595 West Lincoln Highway near Western Ave. Harold Eisenstein founded the shop, now led by sons Gary and Bob Eisenstein after his February passing. The dealership, with 95 staff, offers many vehicles and a renowned service and body shop. Special sale pricing continues through December.
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Harold Motors
West
Lincoln Highway
Western Ave
Olympia Fields
Harold Eisenstein
Dave
A. & D. Motors
Hudson
Chicago
Harold Motor Haseen
DeSoroymouth
Chicago Road
Gary
Bob Eisenstein
Harold
Bob
Southside
Harold's
Leroid Motors
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