Oak Forest selects new economic development director

The Oak Forest City Council voted 6-1 to hire Travis Bandstra as its new economic and community development director. Sixth Ward Alderman James Hortsman, who opposed the hire, said he had nothing personal against Bandstra, but had concerns about the selection process. Hortsman declined to elaborate on his concerns…Please click here to read Gregory Tejedaa’s story in the Tribune/Daily Southtown.