Alleluia stained glass windows draw southern suburbs churches
Houses of worship across the southern suburbs showcase stained glass artworks described as vivid windows to heaven in a feature noting Dimensions.
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1995
Page
1
Houses of worship across the southern suburbs showcase stained glass artworks described as vivid windows to heaven in a feature noting Dimensions.
A lifestyle focus in today’s edition highlights Easter decorating ideas for home styling and features a special section on senior citizens. It notes the busy post retirement schedules and how readers can balance elegance with practicality.
Illinois officials propose a 9 488 acre buffer outside the 23 000 acre airport site to control noise by preventing housing and other noise sensitive developments near the future airport. The plan would have the state buy buffer land then lease it back under zoning rules. Beecher officials say the move intrudes on the village boundary and tax base, with questions about property valuation and how leases would work. May 23 is the decision deadline for local zoning of the buffer area east and west of the site.
Kathy Vogt recalls Easter as a family centered holiday tied to faith and spring. Her family gathers with husband Jim and teens Brian and Kristin, sharing special dishes, small gifts, and the meaning of loyalty and love, a tradition she hopes to pass on despite distance. See EASTER Page A-4
Newsrooms escalate push to unseal records in U S Rep Reynolds sexual misconduct case in Illinois. Chicago Sun Times and Associated Press filed an emergency motion in Cook County Circuit Court to force Judge Fred Suria to release sealed grand jury material, including testimony by Beverly Heard who once claimed an underage relationship. Prosecutors allege a second accuser recanted and allege Reynolds offered money to recant. Page A-4.
Matteson officials approve a 2000 dollar budget amendment to supply bullet proof vests for the property inspection officer and three community service officers. Police Chief Lawrence Burnson says these uniformed staff face similar risks as sworn officers and need protection. The village notes no officer has been shot in Matteson, but safety remains a priority. The two roles perform duties including ordinance checks, parking violations, and citizen outreach amid a recent rise in violence locally. Last New Year’s Eve saw gunfire reports in the village with no injuries or arrests.
Local officials push to keep criminal addresses public. Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow seeks amendments to the Bail Bond Statute requiring defendants on bond to report address changes and keep their address on public record. The move follows the Steven Pfiel case in Crete Township involving murder and sexual assault charges.
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