Popcorn Tour of Suburban Movie Houses
A rundown surveys cinema venues across the southern and southwestern suburbs. Prime Time Weekend highlights notable theaters, seating, and film offerings.
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1994
Page
1
A rundown surveys cinema venues across the southern and southwestern suburbs. Prime Time Weekend highlights notable theaters, seating, and film offerings.
A Dimensions column notes that harassment at school harms students' spirits, not just bodies, highlighting the emotional impact and call for awareness.
The article quotes AES retired Judge Henry X Dietch critiquing the growing prison population and costs while arguing social ills behind crime remain unaddressed. It also mentions related features on cellular phones shopping, business, and education opinions in other columns.
A brief classified notice lists contact numbers 755-6161 755-3344 and 755-3993 for circulation and advertising inquiries in the newspaper.
Richton Park officials debated a 35 thousand dollar tornado siren at a budget work session for the 1994-95 year. The village would add a 360 degree rotating siren to warn residents of severe weather, seen as essential after a near miss in a park.
Two men were charged in separate Matteson shootings over seven days, while a third man faces charges in an April 1 incident. Dorian M. Lawrence was shot in the buttock on Allemony Drive, linked to gang activity. Kenyatta Banks and Cordell Wise face aggravated battery and discharge charges, with Wise involved in a Willow Road shooting.
Brenda Sotiros and private investigator Andy Zehme say two witnesses link two men to the 1991 slaying of Joe Sotiros, 53, founder of Hegewisch Discount Records. Will County Sheriff Thomas Fitzgerald says authorities will review the claims as they probe the unsolved case.
The Matteson Village Board gave preliminary approval to an ordinance requiring some new full time workers to live in the village within one year of enactment. The plan targets police and fire department officers and supervisors, plus community relations staff and certain maintenance workers. The measure could take effect April 28 with applicability to hires after approval.
A former Chicago Heights officer testified that Deputy Police Chief Sam Mangialardi knew of illegal actions and guided an arrest by planting drugs. Testimony shows Mangialardi paid 25,650 in cash for 500 gold coins on Oct 28 1987. The witness, Allen T Vehrs, a friend, faces bribery extortion money laundering and witness tampering charges in a 16 count indictment. His former girlfriend also said Mangialardi paid off a 3700 lien on her 1984 Mercury.
Matteson residents voiced worry after multiple shooting incidents. On Willow Road near Allemong Park at least six shots were fired in the air. Dorian M. Lawrence, 21, was struck in the buttock during a drive-by. Earlier, shots hit a home on Central Avenue while a woman and children were inside. The village board discussed honoring four police personnel and a local official.
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