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CMAP helps Southland Millennium Reserve communities plan for sustainable future
From the Millennium Reserve web site: The communities of Park Forest and Blue Island in south suburban Chicago are setting the table now...
Nov 19, 2015


Dec. 7: “Big Support for Small Business” Business Connections Event
Join Congresswoman Robin Kelly, State Senator Toi Hutchinson and Village President Debbie Meyers-Martin to discuss the Economic Climate,...
Nov 19, 2015


Miniat opens new facility in South Holland
Ed Miniat, Inc., a meat-processing company in South Holland, last week celebrated the grand opening of its new 62,000-square-foot East...
Nov 19, 2015


Ford promising $1.1 billion in Chicago-area investment
Ford Stamping Plant in south suburban Ford Heights Ford Motor Co. will invest about $1.1 billion in its two Chicago-area factories if a...
Nov 11, 2015


Rep. Jones launches effort to keep Balmoral, Maywood open
Jones, whose district includes Crete, where Balmoral Park is located, admitted to me that his effort is a long shot, “but the only we...
Nov 11, 2015


Homewood will soon have its own craft brewery
17759 Bretz Drive, Homewood, IL The space at 17759 Bretz Drive in Homewood is something of a blank canvas — four bare walls, a restroom...
Nov 11, 2015


New interchange a ‘rebirth’ for University Park
A professor at Governors State University, he recently lost several pounds, and his previous route took him past a tempting fast-food...
Nov 6, 2015


Homewood hopes for big hit with bat company
“I said, ‘You need to change the name to Homewood Bats,'” Hofeld said, laughing. “He fairly readily agreed.” Standing in the 5,400 square...
Nov 5, 2015


Café Pullman draws newcomers to Southland
Photo courtesy of Dave B. on yelp.com. Standing near Pullman Café’s kitchen, as volunteers dashed to serve customers in a line stretching...
Nov 5, 2015


Bob’s Discount Furniture coming to Chicago area
Bob’s, which earlier this year leased a Shorewood warehouse, will open stores in Skokie, Burbank, Orland Park, Villa Park and Aurora in...
Nov 4, 2015


Fall quarterly forum: “CSEDC is making a difference”
Community Development Director Adam Dotson presented information about economic development and residential opportunities in Oak Forest...
Nov 3, 2015


Tinley Park ponders bigger pond at old Panduit site
Creating a tax increment financing district encompassing the Panduit land, northwest of Ridgeland Avenue and 175th Street, could...
Oct 29, 2015
Regionalism touted as key to growth, making money
Indiana and Wisconsin have repeatedly attempted to lure away Illinois businesses over the years, such as with billboards on the Borman...
Oct 26, 2015


Major retail project proposed for Orland Park
Chicago-based GW Properties proposes several retail buildings on the 11-acre site in the 7400 block of 159th Street, with other uses at...
Oct 20, 2015


Lansing facade program sees banner year
Photo is courtesy of JMA Architects. The Ridge Road corridor is getting a facelift thanks to a banner year in Lansing’s facade...
Oct 20, 2015


Oct. 30: Fall Quarterly Forum – Annual Review of Chicago Southland Economic Development Strate
The Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation is making a difference right here in the Southland and the speakers will inform...
Oct 16, 2015


Wal-Mart breaks ground in Olympia Fields
The 183,000-square-foot store is expected to open a year from now and will have groceries but not an automotive center, village...
Oct 14, 2015


Historic Balmoral Park to close
Balmoral Park will apparently remain open for the rest of the year after a verbal agreement was reached between the Illinois Harness...
Oct 5, 2015


Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti kicks-off CGMP’s Manufacturing Day 2015
Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti and SSMMA Executive Director Edward Pasel at Manufacturing Day at Bloom High School in Chicago Heights. Photo...
Oct 2, 2015
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