BGA Urges State Probe Into Orland Park Conflict Claims
The Better Government association seeks to escalate a conflict of interest inquiry in Orland Park. A memorandum will be sent to the state's attorney's office urging a broadened probe based on STAR-TRIBUNE findings. Disbursements exceeding $200,000 flowed to officials or relatives over six years, including Brown Plumbing and Sunrise Heating.
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Better Government Association
Orland Park
Star-Tribune
Bill Hood
BGA
States Attorney’s Office
Cook
Startribune
Brown Plumbing
George Brown
Waterworks and Sewerage Fund
M. Cooper Supply Company
Merrill Cooper
Zoning Board
The
States Attorney's Office
Sunrise Heating and Cooling
Roger Frantz
States Attorney's
Levy Drops in Westhaven Tinley Park Tax Bills
Tax bills due soon in Westhaven and western Tinley Park show average decreases of about 40 and 35 dollars, based on a 10 000 dollar equalized valuation. East Tinley Park, Orland Park, and Oak Forest see higher rates, driven by school tax hikes and bond issues, while Orland Park rises about 11 dollars.
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Dennis R. Wheeler
Westhaven
Tinley Park
Cook County
East Side
Tinley Parkers
Orland Park
Oak Forest
District
Arbor Park
Tinley
Markham
Bremen High
Orland
Star-Tribune papers win national and state honors
Star-Tribune newspapers in Tinley Park Orland Park and Oak Forest collect nine Illinois Press Photographers Association awards. George Perry advertising director earns first place in Suburban Newspapers of America 1973 Act and Promotion contest. John E. Meyers sports editor named charter member of IBCA Hall of Fame.
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Star-Tribune
George Perry
Suburban Newspapers of America
Tinley Park
Orland Park
Oak Forest
Illinois Press Photographers Association
John E. Meyers
Four Star
Chicago Heights
New “Hall of Fame
Illinois Basketball Coaches Association
Meyers
IBCA
Perry
Tinley Park moves to study a 250 bed hospital plan
The Tinley Park board approved a resolution urging American Medicorp Inc to study a 250 bed hospital here. A feasibility study, state approval, and board consent are needed with construction expected within 30 months. A 15 acre site and private funding are planned.
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Tinley Park
Robert Mason
Mason
American Medicorp
Tinley Park Chamber honors five community leaders and racing stars
The Tinley Park Chamber of Commerce named five outstanding contributors at its annual recognition night, including village trustee Richard Durkin and Dr. Helmut Feldman. Autocross icons Gary and Merle Bettenhausen were honored via Robert Kent, with a posthumous award for Tony Bettenhausen, killed in a 1962 Indianapolis crash. Durkin highlighted water project progress set for completion October 1. The Bettenhausens could not attend due to prior commitments.
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Tinley Park
Tony Bettenhausen
Indianapolis Speedway
Durkin
Chicago
Chamber
Jerry Hug
Feldman
Bettenhausen
Robert Kent
Gary
United States Auto Club
Indy
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Robert Davidson
T.H. Davidson
Davidson
Loebe Brothers General Store
Franklin Loebe
Stewart Loebe
Planning Commission
STAR
Westhaven Levy Falls
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Park Forest
Thornton
South Holland
Homewood
Flossmoor
Rich Faverty
the Star-Tribune Today
el Ahi
Heather Marks
Westhaven News
Troy Wood
Tinley Park Jaycees
Mike Kaufmann
Industrial of Commercial Commission
Jim Dzurny
Human Resources Commission
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