Suburban Race Grows Over Convention Center Plans
Tinley Park and Orland Park contest who builds a convention center first as council members clash over timing and data. Pat Rea defends no conflict with First Chicago Bank while Hannon urges full board study amid federal indictments and ongoing market analysis.
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First Chicago
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Tinley Park World Music Centre deal under scrutiny
Tinley Park Officials say developer Michael Halikins had to move from a letter of credit to substantial on site work before bids for water and sewer service could be approved for the World Music Theatre project. Connaught Corp. funding and Halikins’ alleged ties to land deals are under federal indictment.
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State sponsors seventh annual organ donor poster contest
Illinois secretary of state promotes a statewide poster contest to raise organ and tissue donor awareness for K through 12 students. Contest runs through December 1 with four grade categories. Grand prize announced in April during National Donor Week. one winning poster may be displayed statewide.
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Frankfort Police Chief nears end of IACP presidency
Frankfort Police Chief Darrell Sanders nears the end of his term as president of the International Association of Chiefs of Police. He traveled to Thailand Taiwan Argentina and Norway since last October and will visit Mexico before stepping down. Bobby Moodie of Marietta Ga will be installed as the new international president. Sanders credits strong village support and a capable staff for his travel schedule and notes the experience aided Frankfort with grants and policy. He turned 50 this year and emphasizes staying on as long as the village wants him.
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