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News from August 2017

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Fairmont, Chaney-Mongee, Joliet students to be eligible for private school scholarships in new state program

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 31, 2017

A new public school funding bill recently passed by the Illinois Legislature, SB1947, includes a scholarship program that would award donated funds to students in lower-income families — up to 300 percent of the federal poverty level — to provide them the opportunity to attend private schools.

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Top earner at Governors State University brought home $340K in 2016

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 31, 2017

University President Elaine Maimon was the highest-earning individual at Governors State University in 2016, with total compensation reaching $340,000.00 according to a Will County Gazette analysis of Illinois Board of Higher Education data.

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Will County clerk hopeful sees passion, experience as keys

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 31, 2017

Laurie McPhillips is proud of the reputation she’s established with the people of Will County.

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Mokena School District 159 Board will meet August 30

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 31, 2017

Mokena School District 159 Board will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 30.

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Lincoln Way Community High School District 210 Board of Education will meet August 31

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 31, 2017

Lincoln Way Community High School District 210 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, August 31.

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Fairmont School District 89 Committee of the Whole met August 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 31, 2017

Fairmont School District 89 Committee of the Whole met 12 p.m. Tuesday, August 8.

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Hultgren calls on community to help fight opioid epidemic

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 31, 2017

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) added more ammunition to his war on the opioid and heroin epidemic recently by calling together community and health-care leaders at the Campton Township Community Center, according to a press release.

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Recent Orland Park home sales, August 20-26, 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2017

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 16 reported residential sales in Orland Park for the week of August 20-26, 2017.

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Park Forest home sales, August 20-26, 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2017

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of August 20-26, 2017.

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Ryan D. and Rachael D. Griffin and Rachael D Shewmake sell 9300 Wherry Lane 2, Orland Park

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2017

On Aug. 23, 2017, Ryan D. and Rachael D. Griffin and Rachael D Shewmake sold their three bedroom, 1.1 bathroom home at 9300 Wherry Lane 2, Orland Park to Vilija Pearson for $155,000.

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Janina B. Nebes (trustee), Ronald R. Nebes (trustee) and Nebes (trust) sell 17719 Flannagan Court, Tinley Park

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2017

The home at 17719 Flannagan Court, Tinley Park was sold on Aug. 23, 2017 by Janina B. Nebes (trustee), Ronald R. Nebes (trustee) and Nebes (trust) for $366,000. The buyers were Roberta J Hasse and Larry J Hasse Sr..

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Anthony White acquires 17313 Queen Mary Lane, Tinley Park

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2017

On Aug. 24, 2017, Danilo L. Ramos (trustee) and Danilo L. Ramos (trust) sold their home at 17313 Queen Mary Lane, Tinley Park to Anthony White for $346,000.

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U.S. Bank acquires 358 Niagara St., Park Forest

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2017

On Aug. 24, 2017, U.S. Bank sold their home at 358 Niagara St., Park Forest to Missouri Ann Davis for $24,500.

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FMB Portfolio C Owner LLC unloads 16700 80th Ave., Tinley Park for $3.48M

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2017

The property at 16700 80th Ave., Tinley Park was sold on Aug. 24, 2017 by FMB Portfolio C Owner LLC for $3,475,000. The buyer was Wim FMB Portfolio Owner LLC.

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Schabinger Maryanne (trust), Robert H. Schabinger (trust) and Robert H. Schabinger (trustee) unload 8402 Crown Circle, Willow Springs

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2017

On Aug. 24, 2017, Schabinger Maryanne (trust), Robert H. Schabinger (trust) and Robert H. Schabinger (trustee) sold their four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 8402 Crown Circle, Willow Springs to Julie A. Oflaherty for $305,000.

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First National Fin Inc. sells 312 Indianwood Blvd., Park Forest

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2017

On Aug. 24, 2017, Venkat Ravilla purchased a home at 312 Indianwood Blvd., Park Forest from First National Fin Inc. for $38,500.

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Bassam S Abdallah and Maha A. Abutaha buy 13927 Marilyn Terrace, Orland Park

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2017

On Aug. 24, 2017, Bassam S Abdallah and Maha A. Abutaha purchased a home at 13927 Marilyn Terrace, Orland Park from Anthony J. and Donna J. Kostiuk for $695,000.

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Julie A. and Jason Fischer acquires 18459 Millennium Drive 25-18459, Tinley Park

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2017

The home at 18459 Millennium Drive 25-18459, Tinley Park was sold on Aug. 24, 2017 by Julie A. and Jason Fischer for $193,500. The buyer was Kuldip Singh.

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Patricia and Gerald Lahucik acquire 14561 Crystal Tree Drive, Orland Park

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2017

The home at 14561 Crystal Tree Drive, Orland Park was sold on Aug. 24, 2017 by Dawn C. Wrona Eby (trustee), J. Wrona Carol (trust) and Carol J. Wrona (trustee) for $573,000. The buyers were Patricia and Gerald Lahucik.

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Richard J. Miller and Jacqulyn A. Meyers buy 6407 180th St., Tinley Park

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2017

On Aug. 24, 2017, Lisa M Byrne sold their three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 6407 180th St., Tinley Park to Richard J. Miller and Jacqulyn A. Meyers for $202,000.