Richton Park Celebrates 100 Years | Chicago News

Richton Park turns 100 this July with a week-long celebration honoring its roots and bright future, kicking off at Glaeser Park with the theme “100 years of community, 100 reasons to celebrate.” Born near the Illinois Central railroad and the historic Sauk Trail—a path once used by Native tribes and freedom seekers—the village grew from a small settlement into a thriving community centered around the Glaeser General Store. Mayor Rick Reinbold, who’s led the village for 25 of those 100 years, envisions even bigger things: a potential Chicago Bears relocation, a racino along Sauk Trail, and major infrastructure upgrades connecting the Town Center to I-57. With beautification projects and bold growth plans, Richton Park’s future is not just bright—it’s brilliant. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a461a2230a8be75e