21 Apr 1994
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1994
Page
1
Tattoo artists seize opportunities to use the body as a canvas for fashion statements and trend driven designs. The piece explores how ink choices reflect personal style and societal shifts while professionals adapt to evolving tastes in body modification.
A south suburban woman turns farming into vocation and embraces hands on work. The Dimensions feature highlights her drive, soil stewardship, and community impact through sustainable practices and daily chores on the farm.
The Illinois High School Association's mandate to switch spring season balls draws discontent, with our Upon Further Review columnist noting broad unease and questions about the move's impact.
An About Education columnist explains how home computer use will soon enable thorough college searches. The piece highlights upcoming tools and tips to streamline selecting a school.
The fragment lists contact numbers for the newspaper’s operations with main line 755-6161 and circulation 755-3344 plus a classified line 755-3993 for reader ads and notices.
Prairie State College board approved a $3 per credit hour hike raising tuition from $48 to $51 effective in the fall. The president cited projected revenue needs and ongoing state aid declines as reasons for the higher cost, keeping PSC the state’s priciest community college.
The Matteson Village Board approved an anti graffiti ordinance to ban street art and bar owners from allowing graffiti on their properties. It also prohibits carrying items usable for graffiti in public view. The measure initially proposed fines of 50 to 500 dollars for owners who fail to remove graffiti within 15 days, sparking debate on penalties.
Matteson trustees back an ordinance requiring new full-time police, fire, and public works staff to move to the village within 18 months of hire. The measure passed 42 yes with Dominik and Junge opposing the amendment and main ordinance. Starting salaries for three departments are about 25,000 dollars, raising housing affordability concerns.
Governor Jim Edgar says a regional airport study faces headwinds from Washington and cautions progress depends on federal participation. He spoke at Governors State University about the Peotone site, noting Bush administration backing waned and Clinton era politics may have influenced it. County residents seek added air capacity for Chicago.
The Sixth District Circuit Court at Markham partners with area high schools to reform non violent juvenile offenders through a bonding plan that rewards good behavior with avoidance of jail. Judge Will Gierach notes a shift from monetary bonds to behavioral requirements, replacing the former $7500 bond norm.
FBI Special Agent Ray Spoon testified in Chicago Heights federal court that Deputy Police Chief Sam Mangialardi hindered a joint investigation into Otis Moore Jr. The defense argued the FBI case depended on informants and not Mangialardi.
Nine Rich South High School students were arrested after two Tuesday morning cafeteria fights. Richton Park police charged eight with disorderly conduct related to the incidents stemming from a Monday night confrontation in Matteson. A 16 year old Richton Park youth was charged as a juvenile with multiple counts including attempted murder and weapons offenses.
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