Highest bidder passes prized baseball to child at auction
A silent auction in New Lenox raised over 5200 for Lane LaFavre cousin Mike, a cancer patient. Lane LaFevre met Brett Valy while bidding on Frank Thomas autographed items and a Sox pennant, and Valy chose to keep the ball for Lane while giving Lane the pennant. The event helped fund medical expenses and living costs for the LaFavre family, with donations now being accepted at First Chicago Bank in New Lenox.
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McDonald School
Lane
Sammy Seon
Chicago Cubs
Lisa
White Sox
Buddy
Brett Valy
New Lenox
Sox
Big Hurt
Frank Thomas
Valy
Mike LaFavre
Thomas
Mike
University of Chicago
First Chicago Bank
Mike LaFevre
Towncenter Sold to Georgia Firm in Equity Transfer
University Park trustees approve transferring the Towncenter title to Equity Investment Group of Atlanta as part of a redevelop ment plan. The village aims to fill every shop, curb grocery loss, and keep residents from traveling to nearby towns, while police upgrade fleet and vehicle refurbishing with rewrantied warranties.
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University Park
Village Board of Trustees
Equity Investment Group
Atlanta
Georgia
Michael Grubermann
Equity
Tifi
University Parkway
University Park Towncenter
Mill Investment’ Corp
John Zajicek
Dean
Eileen Johnson
Edward Palmer
Grovery
Elbert Shaw
Save More Foods
Palmer
Illinois
Equity Investments
Olympia
Fields
Olympia Corners
Freeport
United States
Grubermann
Fire Department
Thomas Leonard
Chevrolet
Grubernan
Area mayor seeks more ISTEA road funds for South Suburbs
Crete Mayor Michael Einhorn argues ISTEA funding favors Chicago city over suburbs since 1981, citing a $300 million disparity. He expects a new program to add about $16 million, urging a larger share for suburbs. CATS officials will negotiate Chicago suburb splits. Crete benefits from Richton Road ISTEA project with $40 million city share and $30 million suburb share.
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Crete
Michael Einhorn
Chicago
Einhorn
ISTEA
CATS
GATS
Richton Road
Vilage Ings
Jerry Ducay
Lake area beautification plan moves forward with topographic study
Homeowners association asks for enhanced beautification near Lake George with Hay and Associates to prepare a topographic study. Hay will monitor the project and provide weekly reports while planning tall colorful plantings. Boardwalk, storm sewers, park upkeep, and school path access remain on a punch list.
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Rea Limas
Hay and Associates
Lake George Stream Bank
Lee
Hay
Ajay
House
Village Offic Financial Properties
Boardwalk Village
Bob Matthey
Limas
Don Stelter
Financial Criies
the Star
Stelter
Cicero
Park Forest theatre to relocate and upgrade facilities
The Park Forest Theatre Company plans a major fund drive within a month to fund a March renovation including new lighting sound system seating and bathrooms. The project relocates from the library basement to the cultural center ground floor, expanding space to 11 000 square feet and easing access.
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Billig
ITC
Soros
Park Forest Public Library
Art Association
Cultural Center
Park Forest
Art
Patrician Moore
Will County official faces removal from Legislative Committee
Will County board member Kathleen Konicki faces removal after chairwoman Karen Callanan cites loss of objectivity and effectiveness. The dispute centers on Konicki’s criticism of a proposed lobbyist ordinance and adherence to Robert’s Rules of Order. Konicki vows to continue speaking out, while Mary Ann Gearhart seeks a productive path forward.
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Homer Township
Will
Kathleen Konicki
Karen Callanan
Plainfield
Konicki
Callanan
Robert
Joliet
Kan Callanan
Mary Ann Gearhart
Crete
Gearhart
Charles Adelman
Alman
Mural Proposal for Lincoln Mall Faces Zoning Hurdle
Owners Mike and Dino Campas sought approval to paint a polar bear mural on their building but the plan was denied. The Plan Commission warned the decision could set a precedent for exterior wall art by businesses. The mural designer cited 20 year paint life and planned maintenance. Plans for an Old Navy store at Lincoln Mall were also mentioned.
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Mike
Dino Campas
Polar Bears
Tndanksbig
Ighanoosil
Jason Kostelyk
Creative Arts
Plan Commission
Lincoln Mall
Old Navy to Open Store at Mall Amid Vacant Space
The Old Navy will occupy 15 000 square feet on the mall’s upper level near Carson Pirie Scott, replacing at least three vacant stores. Dane notes the layout will accommodate the new tenant without expanding existing anchors.
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Carson Pirie Scott
Navy
Haldane
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Lane LaFevre
Manhattan
Dennis
Danny Ainge
Phoenix Suns
R. J. Loebe
Ly Alberta
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AFC News Service
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Om Ett
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Frutin Shtan Ar
Jor Circulations
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Gement
Roey
Trates
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Tass
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