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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1979
Page
1
Tomorrow the cast from The Deer Hunter will learn if the motion picture earns its nine Oscar nominations. Inside magazine runs critic Ken McMillan's predictions and the Oscar poll of readers' favorites, reflecting industry and public anticipation.
Matteson plan commission sparred with Kal Rowan of Kaufman and Broad and Bertram Schwartz of Development Industries over a proposed town house ordinance. Developers argued eight of ten tenets are onerous while commission seeks minimums that fit both fee simple and home owners association ownership.
Matteson plan commission backs two large projects along Route 30 from Cicero to I 57. Prairie Federal Savings and Loan will develop a 10 million Prairie Center with seven story office blocks and a large branch. Team Enterprises plans a shopping plaza with Sportmart Childworld and other stores plus a 150 room Holiday Inn.
Regional Transportation Authority outlines a five year plan with new ICG stations at Homewood Flossmoor 211th street and Ivanhoe to begin after 1980 fiscal year Also planned are major upgrades at Midlothian Oak Forest and Tinley Park for 1980 The plan anticipates increased peak hour trains across the six county area with emphasis on Milwaukee Road and Burlington Northern growth Growth in the South and Southwest is slower as areas mature Public address systems will be installed in stations and trains Ninety rail cars eight locomotives to be added plus rehabilitation of 184 cars and 36 locomotives Improvements to downtown stations platform expansions for 10 car trains and a rebuilt South Chicago branch slated Capital funding projected around 1.5 billion depending on state and federal support
The Today's Star highlights a special 20 page Spring Fashion section with the latest styles for men women and children. Readers are invited to page 73 for a look at the area stores offerings.
A less than 24 hour old infant was found in a shopping cart at Country Squire in Chicago Heights. The baby wrapped in a blue windbreaker was taken to St James Hospital in good health. Police and Catholic Charities will place the child in foster care. mother sought. Call 754-2121 with information.
Severe winds wrecked roofs at Rickover grade school in Sauk Village and Deer Creek junior high in Park Forest South. Roof sections were torn free delaying repairs and canceling classes and events.
The Matteson plan commission is seeking applications for a seat vacated by Tony Lavarda who has resigned for a job change. Matteson residents interested in applying should contact Deputy Clerk Rita Smith by calling the village hall at 748-1559 or stopping by 3625 West 215 street.
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