Pat Harper

Park commissioners this week approved a design for a proposed recreation center. The plan, presented by architect Patrick Brosnan, includes a gymnasium, a running track, gymnastics and dance studios, an...

Revenues from new growth and a tax abatement mean savings for New Lenox taxpayers in the $938,179 tax levy for 1998, approved recently by the Village Board. Finance Director Kim...

A full consulting contract to develop design guidelines for the proposed New Lenox Commons was approved recently by the Village Board. The board approved a preliminary contract with the Lannert...

Battling to do good: The "Penny Wars" sponsored by the Mokena Junior High School Student Council recently spurred some fierce competition but also brought some comfort to victims of Hurricane...

Growth in assessed valuation and bond issue retirement mean a lower tax levy and a lower tax rate for residents in 1998, Village of Mokena officials said this week. The...

New Lenox Plan Commission members have postponed a decision on a subdivision's expansion plans until they can get a status report on litigation between the developer and the village. The...

A liquor license allowing the New Lenox Park District's Sanctuary Golf Course to sell beer, wine and soft drinks from a beverage cart on the course was approved this week...

A Mokena Environmental Commission member said this week he plans to run for a seat on the Village Board and is circulating nominating petitions for a four-year term. Joe Werner...

Mokena Police Chief Steve Pollak this week outlined to the Village Board two proposed ordinances designed to control sexually oriented businesses. The two measures involve zoning and licensing rules for...

The Mokena Village Board hired a public works director Monday night to replace Craig Heim, who will switch jobs next month. Louis Tiberi, public works director in Blue Island, will...