Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Last week's gas boycott in New Lenox brought prices below Mokena and Frankfort, but MayorTim Baldermann isn't satisfied.
The gas boycott last week in New Lenox brought prices below Mokena and Frankfort, but Mayor Baldermann isn't satisfied. Mayor Tim Baldermann is taking the last few weeks of gas station price gouging to Attorney General Lisa Madigan. At the regular village board meeting Monday, he said he's asking Madigan's office to investigate the matter. Residents in New Lenox had been subjected to prices between 11 cents and 13 cents higher per gallon than Mokena and Frankfort for "a solid three weeks." After a boycott was called for last week, the price of gas actually went up on May 17 from $4.21 to $425. For at least part of the day, most stations across the Lincoln-Way communities were charging the same. Since then prices have come dropped to $4.…
Friday, May 17, 2013
The Speedway on Route 30 just west of Cedar Road raised the price per gallon of regular to $4.25 today.
Despite a call from Mayor Tim Baldermann to boycott the eight gas stations in New Lenox because they're price "gouging," the Speedway on Route 30 just west of Cedar Road boosted its price to $4.25 per gallon of regular. According to Gas Buddy, prices at service stations in Mokena hover around $4.09 per gallon. In this video, one customer shared her thoughts, while gasing up the car. Earlier this week, Mayor Tim Baldermann called for a total boycott of the eight gas stations in New Lenox because they're price "gouging." Readers might like: Mayor Says 'Boycott' Gas Stations in Town, Researches Other Actions ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Get news alerts and Facebook updates from these Lincoln-Way Patch sites: …
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Mayor Tim Baldermann is once more supporting a boycott of gas stations in New Lenox. "They're gouging," he said.
Mayor Tim Baldermann is calling for a total boycott of the seven gas stations in New Lenox because they're price "gouging." Gas stations in New Lenox are charging 12 cents more per gallon of regular than every other station in the Lincoln-Way communities. Of the seven New Lenox stations listed by Gas Buddy—four Speedway, one 7-Eleven, one BP and one Shell station—the price for a gallon of regular gas is exactly the same. New Lenox residents are paying $4.21 per gallon compared to $4.09 in Mokena and Frankfort. This is the second time that Baldermann has advised residents to take their business elsewhere. That means don't shop in the local gas stations for milk, bread, pop or morning coffee until the owners of these franchises drop prices …
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Expansion project on hold during the economic downturns is resurrected.
Trustees gave their nod of approval and reviewed water and sanitary sewer upgrades at the regular Monday meeting of the Village Board. A plan to expand the Village's wastewater treatment plant has been revived and set in motion with authorization of an updated engineering proposal. Trustees authorized an updated engineering services plan by Aecom Engineers, of Chicago, for the design and expansion of Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2. The plan is to double the capacity of the plant from three-quarters of a million gallons a day (MGD) to 1.5 MGD. It was initiated in 2006, when design engineering services were started. A combination of permitting problems related to Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 1 together with the economic downturn worked …
Friday, February 8, 2013
The Village of New Lenox is fielding questions about potential occupancy.
It's been only four days since the popular Charley Horse Restaurant and Pub closed its doors suddenly on Feb. 4, but already the Village of New Lenox has had inquiries from similar businesses. Mayor Tim Baldermann, who was caught off-guard by the surprise closure, said Thursday that some people have expressed an interest in the building at 901 E. Lincoln Highway. The first question interested parties want to know about is the process for getting a liquor license. Liquor licenses are not transferable, he added. A fresh application is necessary for each new restaurant that wants to serve alcohol. The Route 30 construction project, which makes it awkward to find the entrance cut specifically on the main drag, has not seemed to deter …
Monday, December 17, 2012
U.S. Marine Cpl. Bobby Owens was welcomed home with a parade and celebration.
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Sunday, December 16, 2012
A persistent rain failed to keep a crowd of 50-plus well-wishers from welcoming U.S. Marine Cpl. Bobby Owens home from a six-month stint in Afghanistan.
U.S. Marine Cpl. Bobby Owens, who landed Thursday at Chicago's Midway Airport, was officially welcomed home Saturday with a parade of friends and an escort from the police and the New Lenox Fire Protection District. The entourage gathered about 4 p.m. in a parking lot at Route 6 and Briggs Street in Joliet and parade snaked a few miles along Briggs Street, ending at the Belmont Athletic Club. Need a little 'good' news in your life? 'Like' our Good News, Chicago Facebook page for inspiring and uplifting stories in the Chicago area. The light rain was just enough to make 45 degree temperature uncomfortable for those awaiting the arrival of the guest of honor. Frankfort's John Cap, who regularly comes out to welcome military personnel back …
Monday, December 3, 2012
The prestigious award was won for an outpouring of community support of ShareFest 2011.
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Friday, November 30, 2012
The prestigious award was won for an outpouring of community support of ShareFest 2011.
For the second year in a row, the Village of New Lenox was presented the Governor's Home Town Award at a ceremony Thursday at the Governor's Mansion in Springfield. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) administer the program that found ShareFest 2011 something to shout about. Last year the village won for Preparing Citizens for Emergencies and Disaster, a program created and facilitated through the Safe Communities America Coalition and Citizen Corps Council. Readers might like: While ShareFest has just now completed its seventh year, ShareFest 2011 was the year it expanded partnership with more than 70 different organizations and gathered hundreds of volunteers. The annual program is locally dubbed 11 Days…
Sunday, October 21, 2012
New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann said he would not be endorsing either Republican Don Peloquin or Democrat Bobby Rush.
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