Mental Health Center Site Talks Stall Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Figuring out what to do with a 280-acre area of contaminated land in the middle of Tinley Park is on the back-burner for now.

Social Distancing At Tinley Board Meeting Amid Coronavirus Crisis

Village trustees used social distancing measures during their most recent meeting.

Hastings unveils plan to expand sick leave for airline employees

Legislation would allow flight attendants to use sick leave to assist family members

Village Hall Is An Early Voting Site In Tinley Park

Tinley Park Village Hall, 16250 S. Oak Park Ave., will once again be an early voting site for Cook County residents for 2020 Elections.

Congress Reps Demand Federal Action On Mental Health Center Site

Bobby Rush and Dan Lipinski have both called for federal interaction in the cleanup of the Tinley Park Mental Health Center site.

Slight Majority Favor Pot Sales In Tinley Park: Survey

A second survey on the issue revealed similar results: Tinley Park residents favor allowing recreational marijuana businesses.

Election 2020 In Tinley Park: We Want To Hear From Voters

The primary is just a month away, and the presidential election is coming up fast. Patch wants to know what issues are on voters’ minds.

'280 Acres Of Contamination:' Glotz Demands Cleanup Of MHC Site

Tinley Park Trustee Michael Glotz says it should be an immediate priority for the state to cleanup the Mental Health Center property.

Hastings: Property tax relief available for school districts

Grants would serve schools in Matteson, Olympia Fields & Richton Park

Hastings reacts to Gov. Pritzker’s State of the State address

Investment, ethics reform, and education will be a primary focus during the legislative session

Brown Named Tinley Park's Assistant Finance Director

The Tinley Park Village Board appointed Andrew Brown as Assistant Finance Director/Assistant Treasurer on January 21.

7-Eleven Gas Station Proposed For 171st And Harlem In Tinley

Vequity, LLC is seeking a rezoning, special use permit and variations to build a 7-Eleven gas station with 10 pumps.

Another Pot Survey In Tinley Seeks Residents' Input

Residents of Tinley Park are asked for their opinion on whether or not recreational marijuana businesses should be allowed in town.

'Illegal Inducement' Complaint Leveled Against Racino Planner

The Illinois Gaming Board seeks to revoke Rick Heidner's video gambling operator license.

Red Light Cameras Could Soon Be Gone In Tinley Park

"I feel like the red light cameras should be eliminated," Trustee Mike Glotz said.

Tinley Park Village Board Approves Tax Abatements

The board also approved tax levy abatements for the coming tax year which will translate into reduced property taxes, village officials said

Tinley Park Leaders Want Closed Mental Health Facility Cleaned Up

"We hope the state finally addresses this eyesore and becomes an active partner in cleaning the property," according to the village manager.

Tinley Residents Support All Kinds Of Pot Businesses: Survey

A recent survey about allowing recreational marijuana businesses in Tinley Park came back with overwhelming support.

If Not The Racino —​​ Then What?

An answer is needed, and an answer is needed soon, on what to do with the Mental Health Center property in Tinley Park, residents say.

Pot Businesses In Tinley Park? Village Seeks Residents' Input

The village has issued a survey to get input from residents on whether or not the village should allow recreational marijuana dispensaries.

Racino Planner Rick Heidner Speaks To Tinley Trustees

Rick Heidner, the subject of a recent Chicago Tribune investigation, defended himself in a speech to the Tinley Park Village Board.

Meeting On Recreational Marijuana In Tinley Park Set

Would you like to see recreational marijuana dispensaries open in Tinley Park? The village will soon seek out public opinion.

Hastings votes to lower out of pocket insulin costs

Legislation would cap out-of-pocket insulin expenses at $100 for a 30-day supply

$1 Million Contract Awarded For 80th Avenue Train Station Repairs

The village of Tinley Park will spend a little more than $1 million for repairs that one trustee called "long overdue."

Racino Hits Roadblock As Pritzker Stops Land Sale

Plans for a racino hit a major roadblock as Tinley Park received word the state won't sell the mental health center property at this time.

Settlement In Tinley Park Water Lawsuit Approved By Trustees 

The village of Tinley Park has agreed to pay up to $425,000 to water customers who claim they were over-billed.

Racino Wins First Approval To Operate In Tinley Park

The Illinois Racing Board approved Playing in the Park's 12 dates in December 2020. That cleared a major hurdle for Tinley's racino.

Chief Of Staff Sues State Sen. Michael Hastings For Harassment

State Sen. Michael Hastings' former chief of staff is suing him for harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

Tinley Inches Closer To Bringing Racino To Village

Tinley officials changed its zoning Tuesday to make it easier for a racino to be built in the village at the mental health center site.

Construction Underway For Boulevard at Central Station Apartments

The Village of Tinley Park broke ground Thursday on the long-anticipated Boulevard at Central Station apartments project.

Tinley Park Likely To Support Recreational Marijuana Sales

Tinley Park officials said they could be on board to bringing recreational marijuana to the village — with limits.

Groundbreaking For Tinley's Boulevard Apartments Set For Sept. 5

Tinley officials will break ground for the new Boulevard at Central Station apartment complex next Thursday evening.

New Christmas Decorations Coming To Tinley Park

New Christmas decorations are coming to Tinley Park, from illuminated snowflakes to a light-up fountain display.

New Contract Saves Tinley Residents Money On Garbage Bills

A new contract slashes rates for Tinley's garbage collection. Disabled veterans will soon be able to have their trash picked up for free.

Gambling Giant Applies To Bring Horse Racing To Tinley Park

RIck Heidner, owner of Gold Rush Gaming, applied to bring horse racing to Tinley, a sign that plans for a racino here are heating up.

Tinley Mayor Vandenberg Honors Weekend Shooting Victims

Tinley Mayor Jacob Vandenberg said it was an American "duty" to honor all of the victims of the weekend "massacres" in Dayton and El Paso.

Hastings announces mentoring grants for Matteson and Richton Park

Grants will allow libraries to further assist at-risk youth in the south suburbs

Gaming Revenue Up 15 Percent In Tinley Park

Revenue from video gaming in Tinley is up 15 percent because more terminals are being offered, a new finance committee report shows.

One Tinley Park Offers Free Property Tax Assessment Help

Members of the One Tinley Park party help residents appeal their property tax assessments — for free.

Tinley Tightens Rules On Airbnb-Style Short-Term Rentals

Residents looking to rent rooms Airbnb-style face new restrictions in Tinley Park.