Proud American Days Moved This Year to Town Center

Construction of the new police station is forcing a move away from the traditional spot.

New Lenox's Proud American Days Festival, held annually in the summer, will be moved this year to Town Center in the 500 block of E. Route 30. Because construction of the new $9.5 million police station on Veterans Parkway is scheduled to be underway at that time, the four-day summertime celebration was forced out. The New Lenox Park Community Park District is planning to move the July 25-28 celebration to the development site for the planned Menards store. Walmart officials have agreed to accommodate overflow parking, "Also through the cooperation of John McVicker’s Development, additional parking will be available at the out lots along Route 30," according to park district officials. Two ways to stay connected:

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See New Names on List of Candidates Who Filed for Elected Office

There will be some competition for seats on the New Lenox School D122 board as well as the New Lenox Park District. The filing period ended Dec. 27.

What Seats Are Open on Governing Boards in New Lenox?

Candidates have until Dec. 26 to turn in their petitions if they want to be on the April 9 ballot.

Candidates wanting to run in the April 2013 election for office in New Lenox have from Dec. 17-Dec. 26 to file their petitions for open seats on municipal and school boards along with the park district, library and township.   The original deadline was Monday, Dec. 24. However it was changed because many clerk's offices throughout the state are closed or open with limited hours because it's Christmas Eve. Sign up for the free New Lenox Patch newsletter. Village Clerk Laura Ruhl said Village Hall will be closed on Monday, Dec. 24, but the office will be opened with extended hours—8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 26.  Here's a list of elected positions open: New Lenox Township government has the potential to switch out every position. …

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Ann C. Piasecki

9:23 pm on Monday, December 10, 2012

Hi Nancy; I meant the library. I just glanced up at the copy quickly.   more ›

New Lenox Park District Recognizes Community Contributions

Oct. 17 meeting set aside to honor the contributions of the community.

The upcoming meeting for the New Lenox Park District is set aside time to recognize those who have contributed to helping the community. At the regular board meeting, Wednesday, Oct. 17, the New Lenox Park Board  intends to  recognize various individuals and groups for their contributions to the Park District. This semi-annual park board agenda item will include recognition plaques presented to the District’s Athletic Associations’ past presidents for their service and acknowledgements of donations made by groups and individuals to park sites and The Sanctuary Golf Course. Also on the agenda is the annual presentation of checks to the civic organizations who were the 2012 Proud American Days Partners.   This newly updated recognition …

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Two Spots Open on Park District Board

Park commissioner candidates can pick up petitions at the Lions Community Center.

The New Lenox Community Park District’s Board is seeking candidates to fill to positions on the board. The board is seeking to fill two commissioner spots for four-year terms. The upcoming upcoming Consolidated Election is scheduled for April 9, 2013. Petitions can be picked up at the Lions Community Center located at 1 Manor Drive in New Lenox and circulated beginning on Tuesday, Sept. 25.  The filing period begins on Monday, Dec. 17, and continues through Monday, Dec. 24 at the Lions Community Center.  Office hours are  from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Petitions will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 24.  For further questions, please contact Jacque Tuma at (815) 485.3584

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