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Ford Heights mayor outlines Dieselmax project, says it will bring jobs and revenue
Summary
Mayor Fred Wilson introduced Dieselmax, a proposed truck repair center and four-story hotel with driver-only floors, plus a gas station and truck parking on Stony Island, saying the development will bring jobs and revenue to the Village of Ford Heights.
Fred Wilson, mayor of the Village of Ford Heights, introduced a proposed development called Dieselmax and said it will bring jobs and revenue to the village. "It's going to bring jobs, it's going to bring revenue to the village of Ford Heights," Wilson said, identifying the project as a major new economic opportunity for the community.
Wilson said Dieselmax would locate on Stony Island and include a large truck repair center and a four-story hotel. "This company is bringing a truck repair center, huge, to the village of Ford Heights, also bringing a 4 story hotel," he said, adding that two of the hotel floors would be reserved for truck drivers and two for the public. He also listed a gas station and truck parking among planned facilities. The transcript excerpt does not record any formal approvals, votes or project timelines; Wilson said he is "looking forward to moving this job to the next level."
