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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1994
Page
4
Gierach outlines a program where arrested youths return to school under strict conditions. Requirements include daily parental residence, limited car rides, random drug tests, and ongoing school reports to judges. Violations trigger bond hearings and possible jail time. District 227 supports but seeks safeguards against violent offenders.
The testimony portrays Mangialardi allegedly taking ten thousand dollars a month in bribes from Otis Moore over years while protecting Moore’s operation and pressuring arrests of rivals. FBI agent Spoon described failed informant handling and concerns over Moore's network as Mangialardi claimed. Walter Jones argued McNeese’s criminal history and dual informant roles compromised the case.
Governor candidate Edgar comments on voter outreach and the contrast with opponent Netsch a state senator. He notes the race centers on Illinois politics with no national office factor, highlighting parental notification on minors and pro choice stance. He criticizes a pool commercial as attention grabbing over issues.
A 16 year old, unnamed due to age, fired a shot during a Monday night argument at Willow Road and Allemony Drive in Matte son. He is held at Audy Home awaiting a hearing to decide on release or continued detention. Eight other students aged 15 to 17 were arrested for disorderly conduct after separate fights at Rich South High School. No external suspects or weapons were involved. School officials say fights trigger police involvement and zero tolerance, with officers assigned near the campus to prevent further incidents. The dean will determine who may return to school by today or Friday.
The article notes a $550 monthly residency unit cost and a $113000 average new house as key affordability facts. Dominik questions whether residents can afford to live in Matteson, while some locals back the ordinance citing improved views of municipal staff and potential wage adjustments. Trustees discuss quick response needs, probationary periods up to 18 months, and a proposed amendment granting up to 12 months after probation to move into the village.
Lightfield cited that Prairie State College receives 23.8 percent of state support and expects a drop for FY95 while urging Gov. Edgar and officials to boost aid for community colleges. He argued community colleges educate 65 percent of the state’s college population yet get only 12 percent of Monetary Award Program funds, and that local tax dollars cannot compensate for the funding gap with universities.
The board approved a graffiti ordinance with a fine range of 10 to 50 dollars for building owners who do not remove graffiti within 15 days. Fines could accrue daily for flagrant violations. Village Attorney Perozzi urged penalties for noncompliant individuals and noted possible superseding state graffiti legislation. The measure passed with Perry's amendment. In other business, the board honored Detective Sgt. Lawrence Miller Commander Kenneth O'Keefe and multiple detectives and officers for arrest efforts in two shooting cases. Debra Bell and workers Robert Ellis and Otis Buckley were also recognized.
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