Western funding pursued for road improvements on Western Avenue
The discussion centers on funding for Western avenue road upgrades in Park Forest South. IDOT data show 113 accidents, including a fatality, over two miles in three years, with 40 percent of incidents near the S-curve south of Steger road. Officials seek alternative funding as traffic volumes near capacity and local officials plan a meeting with village and state leaders.
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Munthes
Park Forest South
Pierce
IDOT
Park Forest
Fred Romano
Western Avenue
Steger Road
Exchange Avenue
Crete-Monee Road
Wentzel
Barton-Aschman
Michael Scholefield
Mayors and Managers Association
Cook
Will
Richton Park Fire Chief Injured Battling Garage Blaze
Richton Park Fire Chief James Waitekus was lightly burned helping rescue two trapped firefighters when a garage wall collapsed during a garage to house fire at 22147 Rockingham Drive. Firefighters Bill Nuding and Mark Logan escaped unharmed. other crew members also avoided injury as the home and car were destroyed. The cause will be investigated by the state fire marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richton Park
James Waitekus
Rockingham Drive
Waitekus
Bill Nuding
Mark Logan
Gary Mohr
Roger Tuftedal
James Lovegren
Lovegren
Steger Road
Ridgeland Avenue
Richard Stuenkel
Monee
Women’s 12 Inch Slow Pitch Softball Signups Open
Matteson parks and recreation department accepts registrations for the first season of the women’s 12 inch slow pitch league. Rosters and guidelines are at 3619 West 215th Street. Games are Monday evenings at 6 30. For individuals not forming teams, call 748-1080 to be placed on an interest list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matteson Parks and Recreation Department
Parks and Recreation Department
West 215Th Street
Crete Trustee Pleads Guilty to Tax Return Violations
Crete trustee Albert T. Krebs pleaded guilty in U S District Court to two counts of filing a false income tax return. Krebs, 55, of 80 Hereford Drive, lost his bid for re election Tuesday and was named in a federal information released April 13 as part of the Northern District of Illinois pre tax filing charges. He reported lower adjusted gross income in 1972 and 1974 than his actual earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Albert T
Ted’’ Krebs
U.S
Krebs
Hereford Drive
Thomas P. Sullivan
United States
Northern District of
Illinois
U.S. Attorney’s Office
Scott Lassar
Sullivan
George Layton
U.S. District Court
Lassar
Opposition Managers Question IEPA Landfill Permits
Opponents praise a ruling on the landfill permits while accusing the IEPA of arbitrary action. Mraz cites persistent objections since 1975 and notes the agency ignored site impacts and faced classification of permit information. Local pressure and legal efforts are credited with shaping Wednesday’s decision. Krebs case timelines and possible IRS action accompany the sentencing date of May 25 in Judge Layton's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IEPA
Mraz
Griffith reelected PSC board chair as bids approved
The PSC board re elected Griffith as chairman and accepted Trai nor Glass's bid of 108 500 to retrofit main building window areas. Trustees had set 91 000 as the limit, but rebidding was deemed futile due to inflation. Cost recovery through energy savings expected in four to five years. Graduation ceremonies planned for May 19 at 2 p m in the college mall with brief remarks by Dr Griffith Dr Moore and Patty Fitch. Entertainment will be provided by PSC dance team the Troupers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trainor Glass Company
Troutman
Joseph W. Sims
Griffith
James R. Moore
Patty Fitch
PSC
Aerial sight seeing tour and Matteson kite day planned
A Saturday aerial sight seeing tour from Matteson features a 1 p.m. departure from the village hall parking lot for families to tour Kankakee airport with a flight instruction intro and ground parachuting for 10 dollars per person, including transportation, with registration at the park office. Woodgate park hosts Matteson’s first kite day with prizes for categories such as largest kite and highest flying kite, meeting at noon at the northeast baseball diamond, information at 748-1080.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matteson Parks and Recreation Department
Matteson
Kankakee
Matteson Village Hall
West 215Th Street
Woodgate Park
Evelyn Harney
Central Avenue
Woodgate residents sought for owners association board
Woodgate residents in Matteson are invited to a 7 30 p m meeting at Woodgate school to join the Woodgate Home Owners Association board. The agenda includes a session with the Matteson human relations committee to discuss fair housing and how the committee can serve the village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodgate
Matteson
Woodgate Home Owners Association
Woodgate School
Matteson Human Relations Committee
Friendship Sunday Observed at Faith United Church
Faith United Church of Christ in Matteson observes Friendship Sunday with an 11 am worship service followed by a reception honoring newly confirmed youths. Refreshments will be served. The evangelism committee meets next Sunday at 7 30 pm at Dr and Mrs Gary Friederichs home in Matteson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith United Church of Christ
Matteson
Gary Friederich
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Park Forest Star
Williams Press Inc
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Plaza
Carrie
USA
Internal Revenue Service
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Faith United
Suburban Federal Savings
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Federal Savings
South Suburban Federal Savings
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Vollmer Road
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