Wednesday, August 15, 2012
The City of Oak Forest and four other municipalities, continue negotiations with Oak Lawn on water supply services. Alderman approved an additional $8,500 in spending for negotiations during Aug. 14 city council meeting.
Oak Forest aldermen are ready to shell out more money for contract negotiations between the city, Mokena, Tinley Park, Orland Park, New Lenox and Oak Lawn for water supply services provided by Oak Lawn. Aldermen Aug. 14 agreed to pay up $8,525 to three consulting firms to continue negotiations with Oak Lawn. The amount represents 11 percent of total negotiation fees, with Orland Park, Tinley Park, Mokena and New Lenox picking up the remaining 89 percent of the tab, respectively. Oak Forest previously agreed to pay more than $10,000 to continue negotiations in March, after the group of municipalities agreed to a short-term contract with Oak Lawn. Alderman Rich Simon questioned the effectiveness of the negotiations, asking if a resolution is…
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
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'Home Alone Dogs' Removed from House; One Dies Alpaca Farm Works Through Challenges as Unique Part of Community Homewood Woman Wins Mother of All Sweepstakes Tempers Flare Between District 206 Board Members No Brakes on Bareikeis' Training Regimen
Friday, May 13, 2011
A daily video recap of the Southland's top stories
VIDEO: Car Possibly Containing D210 Official Flips Near High School Southland Men Charged in LINK Card Sting Little Bella and Big Mike: Tinley Park Mourns Lives Lost This Week Arbor Park's Mr. Kellogg Ends Career on High Note Photo Gallery: Every 'Benches on the Avenue' Bench
Thursday, May 12, 2011
A daily video recap of the Southland's top stories
Who Let the Dogs Out? Grandmotherly Love Graces Chicago Heights School Kids Further Bridging the Gap: Teen Center Spreads Out UPDATED: Mokena Fire Protection District Preparing to Sue Insurance Provider Gas City Stations to Close Thursday Night, Reopen Friday as Speedway
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
A daily video recap of the Southland's top stories
UPDATED: 4-Year-Old Tinley Park Girl Killed After Car Crash Police Looking for Missing Man Last Seen in Orland Park Oak Lawn Explores Litigation Against Former Village Attorneys Local Entrepreneur Using Natural Skills to Declutter Area Homes Softball: T-Bolts Use Pitching of Hofer, Running Game to Clip Stagg
Monday, May 2, 2011
Osama bin Laden's murderous actions heightened fear and suspicion of all Muslims. A Bridgeview Mosque leader hopes for better days ahead.
Days after 9-11, a patriotism rally in Oak Lawn turned ugly and an anti-Arab mob marched through the streets toward the Bridgeview mosque. Almost a full 10 years later, as the president announced that the mastermind behind the 9-11 attacks had been shot to death by U.S. Navy Seals, a celebratory crowd gathered outside the White House. As word spread, fireworks could be heard at homes around the south suburbs. Meanwhile, the folks at the Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview found reason to be relieved, even reason to hope. "After 10 years of sadness, fear and uncertainty, we have been under extreme pressure," said Oussama Jammal, vice president of the Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview, explaining the feelings that have pervaded the American Muslim…
Friday, April 29, 2011
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Timeless Fresco Murals Connect Classrooms and Careers: Bloom Archives New Board and New Leadership for D230 Boys Water Polo: Stagg Mounts Zach Attack, Wraps Up Conference Title Eye in the Sky Tracks Down Man on the Fly
Monday, April 25, 2011
A daily video recap of the top stories in the Southland.
Map Quest: Residents Say Communities Hurt by Split in Political Representation GALLERY: It's Always Sunny to Eva Ziel Police Blotter: Hidden Clothes and Pipes Oak Lawn Kids Run for the Eggs Taco Toss-Up: Patch Seeks Out the Top Taco
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
A daily video recap of the top stories in the Southland.
Could Creamery Owner's Son Buy the Chain? Not If One Bank Has a Say 'Voice of a Tornado' L-Way Quarterbacks Take Time to 'Paus' and Reflect on Careers Outlet Mall Development Clears First Hurdle Patch Readers Want to Know: Why So Slow on Central Avenue?
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
A daily video recap of the Southland's top stories
Homeless in Oak Lawn Palos Hills Police Investigating Student Sex Abuse at Stagg High School Which 'Burb is the Best? Oak Forest Needs You, Patch Fans! Is Frankfort Ready for the Big Dance? A Local Radio Station Thinks So in its Online Bracket H-F Fencing Club "En Garde" for 10 Years Running
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