Racino Roadblock, UFOs, Coyote Raid: Tinley Park Year In Review

TINLEY PARK, IL — And just like that, another year — and another decade — in the books. It has been quite an eventful 2019 in Tinley Park. Hopes for a racino on the Mental Health Center property, a coyote raid at a Tinley Park woman's home and big musical acts at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre were among the items that highlighted the year in news.

Here are 11 stories and defining moments worth remembering from the year.

In no particular order:

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.

ALSO: Gambling Giant Applies To Bring Horse Racing To Tinley Park

2019 Elections Results: One Tinley Park Sweeps Trustee Race

After a rough-and-tumble election season, One Tinley Park upset an entrenched political party to take all three trustee seats.

New And Improved North Street Unveiled In Downtown Tinley

The completion of work on North Street east of Oak Park Avenue is the first step in the Harmony Square project.

UFO Expert On Tinley Park's 2004 Sightings: They Were Not A Hoax

An Illinois UFO expert explains the Navy's announcement about the phenomena and what that means for Tinley's 2004 sightings.

4 Coyotes Removed From Tinley Park Woman's Home

Authorities removed four coyotes from the yard of a Tinley Park woman last week. She said she is a coyote rescuer with proper permits.

ALSO: Three of 4 Coyotes Die After Removal From Tinley Park Refuge

Tinley Fire Officials Rescue Dog From Ice-Covered Pond

The dog that fell through the ice in a retention pond was rescued by a firefighter who crawled across the ice to pull it from the water.

Tinley Police Investigate Death Of Man At Heavy Metal Concert

Tinley police are investigating the death of a man who died at a heavy metal concert.

Nelly, TLC Concert Comes To Tinley

Grammy Award-winning rap superstars Nelly and TLC came to Tinley's Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in August.

ALSO ON THE MUSIC SCENE: The Who Came To Tinley As Part Of ‘Moving On’ Tour

Ireland's Consul General Brian O’ Brien Led TP's Irish Parade

The ever-popular event was led by O'Brien, Ireland's 22nd Consul General to Chicago.

Tinley Honors Commissioner Reta Brudd, Who Died In April

Reta L. Brudd, a 46-year, award-winning commissioner for the Village of Tinley Park, died April 21.

Miles Boykin Of Tinley Park Signed To Baltimore Ravens

Miles Boykin, who once played football with the Tinley Park Bulldogs, was drafted by the Ravens in the third round.