14 Apr 1994
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1994
Page
1
A charmingly silly Gilbert and Sullivan operetta at Illinois Theatre Center entertains modern audiences with witty songs and playful staging. Also includes contemporary film reviews and weekend features offering light arts coverage.
A feature highlights Dimensions as a service addressing intergenerational caregiving. It targets families managing needs of young children and aging parents, outlining key vitals, available resources, and how to access assistance. The piece emphasizes practical steps for navigating caregiving across generations.
The VIEWS Out About Education columnist lists his favorite excuses for why children miss school and suggests readers research, ask pointed questions, and consider the Do a Little research and ask a few pointed questions. It Pays today columns offer tips across pages B-4 and C-1.
Local paper lists contact numbers for inquiries and classified circulation services. Includes main phone line and three separate numbers for classifieds, circulation support, and general inquiries. No additional context or events provided.
A fragment from the Education section highlights local schooling efforts and community programs. Details are unreadable, but the page references multiple education topics and a general townwide focus on learning initiatives.
Illinois officials announced they will devote $4 million in state funds to continue a site study for a third regional airport near Peotone. The second phase extends beyond July, with the initial $2 million budget set to expire, and officials expect the study to run two years, possibly with FAA support. Transportation dollars remain available, said Linda Wheeler of the Illinois DOT.
South suburb police chiefs won a reprieve as MEG and MANS funding from 1993 federal drug enforcement money remains, despite Clinton plan to shift funds. Illinois lawmakers and Rep. Sangmeister pressed Attorney General Reno to preserve about 125 million of 130 million for interagency undercover work. Richton Park chief Labus fears reduced funds may strain the anti drug push.
Richton Park Village Board unanimously approved applying for $100000 in Community Development Block Grant funds disbursed by Cook County to upgrade Helen Jones Park. Planned improvements include benches grills mini shelters bird feeders an extended walking path plus new security lighting and a border fence. The village aims to secure a similar annual program to address senior needs.
Former drug dealer Lemont Elam testified that Chicago Heights Deputy Police Chief Sam Mangialardi pressured him after he stopped buying cocaine from Otis Moore Jr. Elam said his operation faced police scrutiny until he returned to Moore as supplier. Moore testified he paid Mangialardi ten thousand dollars monthly in bribes.
More than 100 parents attended the Matteson Elementary School District 159 board meeting as officials said a January incident involving Principal Richard Lesniak and veteran teacher Joyce Codgell is under review. The board declined to discuss details, citing a personnel matter, while a board member labeled anonymous letters about the case as false and misleading. The district secretary and superintendent denied any physical contact occurred and urged calm as the investigation proceeds.
A clash between police and Teamsters at the Roadway terminal in Sauk Village led to a court injunction restricting picketers. Six strikers were arrested for throwing bottles and rocks, bringing the week’s total to 12. Police say more than 100 Local 705 and 710 members surrounded a freight van, prompting a large police response with about 70 officers. Teamsters deny the report, calling the disturbance overstated.
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