Will County Board Says 'No' to Harlem Ave. Car Wash

Frankfort Township Residents won a victory over a car wash looking for a zoning change to open near a residential area, WJOL reports

The proposed Lenny's Gas N Wash was turned down on a request for a zoning change by the Will County Board recently. The owners were seeking a zoning change and three special use permits to open a facility on Harlem and 194th Avenues. All three requests were shot down by the Will County Board, according to a WJOL report.  The sticking points were highlighted by Frankfort Township residents at the meeting. Nearby residents showed up to express their displeasure over a car wash that also wanted authorization to function as a liquor-selling convenience store that would be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, WJOL reported. Frankfort Township and Tinley Park residents have been fighting the facility for several months, complaining of the …

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Gas Station-Car Wash Gets Go-Ahead From County Committee: Report

Despite objections from area residents, the Will County Board Land Use Committee signed off on a proposed Lenny's Gas N Wash at 194th Street and Harlem Avenue, Sun-Times Media reports.

After a decision had been put on hold for months, the Will County Board Land Use Committee recommended Tuesday that special permits be given for a controversial new gas station and car wash near the intersection of 194th Street and Harlem Avenue in Frankfort Township, Sun-Times Media reports. READ: Check Out the Full Sun-Times Media Story for More Details The proposal for Lenny’s Gas N Wash, a service station-car wash that also would include liquor sales and a food drive-through, must now be reviewed Thursday by the county board's executive committee before it goes before the full board for approval, the report stated, adding that the vote will probably come during its March 21 meeting. Residents in both Frankfort Township and Tinley Park…

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Special Prosecutor Won't Prosecute Will County Board Member's Son

A special prosecutor brought in to try Will County Board member Steve Wilhelmi's son for battery dropped the case but is still going after two pals of the young man. The fathers of these two men are not on the county board.

When Will County Board member Steve Wilhelmi's son was first arrested for allegedly whipping a man with his belt, he only faced charges of misdemeanor battery and mob action. Then the mob action charge went away, and now he's charged with nothing. A special prosecutor called in to try Wilhelmi's 21-year-old son, Alex Wilhelmi of 1108 Taylor St., Joliet, dropped the case Thursday morning. But David Neal of the Special Prosecution Unit of the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor's office is still going after the two men arrested along with Alex Wilhelmi on July 1. Daniel Duffy, 23, of 503 Wilcox St. faces a charge of battery and Manuel Borrego, 24, of 319 Hunter Ave. is up for both battery and drunken driving. Duffy and Borrego do not have…

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Anon

3:03 pm on Thursday, March 28, 2013

He whips someone today and doesn't pay the price what about rape, murder. You will be seeing his name in the papers again for more vicious acts in the future. Sad that who you know is the LAW.   more ›

Report: Proposed Gas Station-Car Wash Put on Hold by Will County Committee

County officials ask residents upset over a proposed Lenny's Gas N Wash at 194th Street and Harlem Avenue meet with the station's developer to work out their issues, Sun-Times Media reports.

The Will County Board Land Use Committee put on hold Tuesday recommendations for the special permits for a controversial new gas station and car wash near the intersection of 194th Street and Harlem Avenue, Sun-Times Media reports. In the meantime, county officials hope Leonard McEnery, the developer of Lenny's Gas N Wash, and residents near the proposed location can come to an understanding, the report stated. Homeowners living in Tinley Park and Frankfort Township are concerned about increased traffic and possible health and safety hazards that could come with the new station and its proposed car wash and liquor sales, the report continued. READ: Is a Proposed Will Co. Gas Station-Car Wash a Bad Idea? (Poll) Although McEnery could build …

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Tinley Tobacco Shops Tell Tale of 2 Counties Over Cigarette Tax (Updated)

A $1-per-pack tax increase was approved by the Cook County Board on Friday as part of its 2013 budget. What will that mean for village smoke shops if it passes?

UPDATED (1:01 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9): The Cook County Board approved its $2.95 billion budget for 2013 on Friday, Nov. 9, according to the Chicago Tribune. That includes the $1-per-pack cigarette tax increase.  Smoking is an expensive habit in Cook County, and if the county board votes to approve its tentative 2013 budget during a special meeting Friday, it's about to become even pricier. In its current form, the county budget includes a $1-per-pack tax increase, pushing the total state and county taxes on cigarettes to $4.98 a pack for residents. The hike keeps prices in the Chicagoland area some of the highest in the country, second only to New York City, according to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. READ: Community Mazda Now Open in …

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Harry Callahan

7:18 am on Friday, November 9, 2012

Bye, Bye Miss American Pie,drove me to the levy,but the levy was dry.Thank you all for taking my country away from me thats the day that I died.   more ›

Is a Proposed Will Co. Gas Station-Car Wash a Bad Idea? (Poll)

Some Tinley Park residents and officials are upset over the possibility of a Lenny's Gas N Wash opening at 194th Street and Harlem Avenue, Sun-Times Media reports. Do you share their concerns? Tell us what you think.

Election 2012: Incumbents Hold on to Will County Seats

How Will County voted for county board seats, county positions and state and national races.

Circuit Clerk: Incumbent and Democrat Pam McGuire was re-elected, taking in 139,036 votes. Her opponent, Republican Marlene Carlson received 101,947 votes.  Recorder of Deeds: It was a close race all night for this county position. Republican challenger Laurie McPhillips held the position before current Recorder Karen A. Stukel. Stukel, a Democrat, was re-elected with 125,140 votes. McPhillips earned 114,912 votes.  Auditor: This one was also close. Incumbent and Democrat Duffy Blackburn was narrowly re-elected over Republican challenger Mark Batinick. Blackburn had 120,684 votes; Batinick received 113,414 votes.  Coroner: In one of the most commanding leads of a county seat, incumbent and Democrat Patrick K. O'Neil led Republican …

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Is a Proposed Will Co. Gas Station-Car Wash a Bad Idea? (Poll)

Some Tinley Park residents and officials are upset over the possibility of a Lenny's Gas N Wash opening at 194th Street and Harlem Avenue, Sun-Times Media reports. Do you share their concerns? Tell us what you think.

A proposal for a combination gas station-car wash in nearby unincorporated Will County has some Tinley Park residents and officials raising concerns about increased traffic and possible health and safety hazards, according to a Sun-Times Media report. Lenny's Gas N Wash owner Leonard McEnery wants to open a new location near the intersection of 194th Street and Harlem Avenue, the report stated. Along with being a gas station and car wash, the business would be open 24 hours and sell alcohol, the report continued. McEnery opened a similar station in Mokena at 191st Street and 88th Avenue earlier this year. READ: Check Out the Full Sun-Times Media Story for More Details One fear neighboring village residents and officials—including Mayor Ed …

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Mickey

4:14 pm on Sunday, November 25, 2012

FYI Mary Carumba, Zabrocki does not live right over there. The subdivisions are Tinley Trails and Indian Trails not Brookside Glen where Zabrocki lives and no the residents are not looking to utilize the land for a "personal park". Might want to check your resources or maybe show up at the zoning meeting before you make inaccurate comments that are submitted for all to read. Could be quite …   more ›

Frankfort Lawyer Will Run for County Board Seat

William Burfeind says the Will County Board needs to work on economic development that keeps existing businesses and encourages new ones.

A Frankfort lawyer declared his candidacy for the Will County Board on Tuesday, joining the Republican primary race for a District 2 seat. William Burfeind, a village resident since 1986, said in his announcement that he understands the views and concerns of voters and would focus on bringing in more jobs and lowering taxes and fees. In order to do that, the board needs to retain existing businesses while attracting new ones, expanding the county's tax base, he said. READ: Frankfort, New Lenox Split in County Reshuffling “I understand the process and grasp the urgency of committing time and purposeful action to attainment of constituent expectations," Burfeind said in his announcement, pointing to the experience he's gained from his legal …

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