06 Apr 2000
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 2000
Page
1
Children join in egg coloring activities as Lent customs prompt families to observe Easter preparations. Fish fries draw crowds at local halls and churches, with volunteers serving meals to parishioners and visitors amid community gatherings.
Matteson officials plan a Village Board workshop next week to discuss widening residency limits for emergency service employees. Trustees noted Monday that the two advisory referendum questions on the March 21 ballot clearly asked whether residents favor a radius for employees and reflected broad support for some rule.
Business page story discusses Matteson village efforts to retain JC Penney amid phased plans. Questions arise about emergency recall eligibility for Matteson employees and residency requirements within 18 months of finishing probation under ordinance 1553. limits are explored on police leadership placements.
Frankfort trustees approved an ordinance to annex future land into the Frankfort Fire Protection District if the village adds the land and it currently lacks protection. The measure targets disputed property east of Harlem Avenue where the ITV plant at 21555 S Harlem Ave sits, raising jurisdiction questions among Frankfort, Matteson, and Richton Park.
The village board reviewed five year capital requests from Police Chief James VanSchepen and Fire Chief Mike Spain. Police budget stands at 132150 while Fire requests 65260. VanSchepen urged raising police pay to retain qualified officers amid 14000 training costs for a 12 week course.
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Six high schools across three districts collaborated on a historic research project funded by a $225,000 grant. Students studied economic political social and cultural changes in the South Suburbs while learning web design digital photography and presentation tools. A May display at Rich East High School will culminate the year with student leaders from Rich Township Crete Monee and Bloom Township districts coordinating the event.
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