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New Lenox Year In Review 2012

Sunday, December 30, 2012

New Lenox's Top News Stories for 2012

Looking back on 2012 in New Lenox, the stories this community will remember most. They are the stories that on one hand sparked the ire of residents and on the other tapped their souls. They're stories that started at one point, and, in many cases, they a

These are the stories that impacted residents; some are connected to the actions of governing bodies, and others are exciting, unique or tragic things that our community experienced this year. Here are list of top news stories for each month in 2012.   'We Will Rebuild': Fire Destroys LA Cafe in New Lenox No one was injured in an early-morning fire that destroyed LA Cafe Saturday in New Lenox, but the employees and owner were saddened by the loss of the popular Mexican… Update: Village Commons Spot for New Police Station The Village of New Lenox and the Park District could trade land that would provide a spot for a new police station and allow the parks to get more office space in the existing station at no cost to taxpayers. 'Shame on You…

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'We Will Rebuild': Fire Destroys LA Cafe in New Lenox, UPDATE: Village Commons the Spot for New Police Station, 'Shame on You!' Residents Upset With Senior Housing Recommendation, and 29 more ›

New Lenox Attracts New Business in 2012

A total of 44 businesses set up shop in New Lenox this year, including law and dental practices, restaurants, health care facilities, educational ventures and more.

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Saturday, December 29, 2012

12 New Business Stories in New Lenox in 2012

A total of 44 businesses set up shop in New Lenox this year, including law and dental practices, restaurants, health care facilities, educational ventures and more.

New Lenox appears to be a community where businesses want to set up shop. All total 44 businesses registered with the village this year—16 of them are located within the Silver Cross Hospital Campus. Along with restaurants and fitness ventures came educational-oriented opportunities, law offices, a cheerleading organization, auto repair companies and more. The reason might be that local businesses finds significant support at the New Lenox Chamber of Commerce and from Village. Mayor Tim Baldermann did his share of pumping up the business community at Christmas time by running radio ads on local Joliet stations, including WJOL and Star 96. The "Shop New Lenox" ads were aimed at attracting customers from throughout the Lincoln-Way …

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New Lenox Chamber of Commerce, Village Hall, Portillo's Opening Tuesday in New Lenox, and 26 more ›

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