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New $20 million food distribution center to add 150 jobs in University Park
Standing inside the cavernous and mostly empty warehouse, company officials said the facility is partially operational, but wouldn’t be...
Jul 7, 2016


Regional economic news is good despite state budget gridlock
John Greuling Readers tired of negative stories about high taxes, the state budget impasse and other woes might be happy to hear some...
Jun 24, 2016


Homewood request for proposals (RFP): Financial advisory services
Submission of Proposals Five (5) copies of all proposals must be submitted before 4:00 P.M. on Friday, July 15, 2016, to the following...
Jun 23, 2016


Meijer opens Flossmoor superstore with $50,000 gift to community
“My dad taught us that giving back is just something you do,” said Mark Meijer, a board member with the Michigan-based chain of grocery...
Jun 21, 2016


Tinley’s economic development chief stepping down
Photo courtesy of the Village of Tinley Park Tinley Park said Tuesday that its economic development director, Ivan Baker, is stepping...
Jun 15, 2016


Meijer workers preparing for June 21 grand opening at Flossmoor store
Joe Hirschmugl, Meijer’s public relations manager, said about 280 employees are preparing for opening day on Tuesday, June 21…Please...
Jun 9, 2016


Wal-Mart Supercenter opens in ‘food desert’ area
Photo courtesy of the Village of Richton Park Southland residents who may not have been able to easily access fresh food are getting a...
Jun 2, 2016


Officials consider sports complex, housing for Tinley Park health center site
The Village Board will, in the coming months, likely take a vote on a master plan for repurposing the property northwest of Harlem Avenue...
May 27, 2016


Amazon bringing 2,000 jobs to second Joliet warehouse
And the state is rolling out the welcome mat, offering the online retail giant additional tax breaks expected to be worth at least $2...
May 26, 2016


Bob’s Discount Furniture to open in Calumet City/ Noodles restaurant coming to Tinley
Photo courtesy of Yelp, submitted by the business owner. Bob’s Discount Furniture, an East Coast-based furniture chain, that opened five...
May 26, 2016


Select Chicago Southland representatives meet key retail real estate leaders at annual ICSC RECon Ve
East Hazel Crest, May 20, 2016 –This month, thousands of public officials will gather to meet with over 35,000 attendees at the largest...
May 20, 2016


New Ford Heights Family Dollar Store is 1st step in redeveloping Rt. 30 Corridor
In 2009 Mayor Griffin was elected to his first term as mayor, and he was reelected to a second term in 2013. During this term he...
May 20, 2016


May 18: MWRD vendor outreach event
Diversity today, success tomorrow: MWRD vendor outreach event sheds light on new work opportunities for firms WHO: Metropolitan Water...
May 16, 2016


South Suburban Land Bank seeks to acquire condemned former Bogart’s Charhouse
At the Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday, Fire Chief Bob Grabowski, who also supervises the Building Department, reported that he...
May 12, 2016


Manufacturing touted as good career choice
Panelists at the May 10 Mayors for Manufacturing & On the Table event at Prairie State College. Photo courtesy of the Technology and...
May 12, 2016


Health center development plans come into focus
At a series of public meetings, Tinley Park residents have said they want to see significant chunks of the 280-acre site, northwest of...
May 11, 2016


Newly launched Homewood Bat Co. swinging for fences
Photo courtesy of Homewood Bat Company A new south suburban bat company, Homewood Bat Co., has been such a hit that it’s already in the...
May 9, 2016


Sauk Village’s Winpak to double in size, hire 100
Winpak expansion groundbreaking on 4-28-16. Photo courtesy of David Hinderliter. Ground has been broken on a project that will add...
May 9, 2016


Glenwood: A bustling hub of economic development
Glenwood Mayor Ron Gardiner discusses the village’s economic development projects at CSEDC’s spring quarterly forum held at Glenwoodie...
May 3, 2016
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