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Orland Park 1973 Growth and Turbulence Recap
Yearlong look at Orland Park growth from 50 percent rise to new shopping center plans by Urban Investment. Highlights include district funding debates, a three way mayoral race, ethics inquiries, resignations, church leadership changes, and a bond referendum enabling new schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orland Park
Urban Investment and Development Company
Sedgewick
Melvin Coogan
Harold Lasch
Gene C. Mulcrone
Coogan
Star-Tribune
George Brown
Supt. of Public Works
Robert Davidson
Zoning Board of Appeals
Merrill Cooper
Franklin Loebe
Planning Commission
Stewart Loebe
William Crowhurst
Cook County
Brown
Tennesee
Harold Athe
Athe
William Stroh
Catalina
Frank Coyle
St. Michael’s
Coyle
John Gorman