24 Apr 1994
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1994
Page
1
Gardeners are advised to begin preparation now to reap a bounty of fresh vegetables later this year. Meanwhile teachers in driver education share memorable behind-the-wheel horror stories from their classrooms and instructors.
Senior volunteers demonstrate how to stay productive and active in later life, modeling community service and ongoing engagement as a pathway to well being and purpose.
Real estate feature on Page 6 highlights flaws in the housing market with visuals and tips. Includes contact numbers 755-6161 755-3344 and 755-3993 for circulation inquiries. Describes housing trends and current listings to aid readers in house hunting.
Matteson Village Board set to approve the 1994-95 budget with projected revenue of 11,031,050 and expenditures near 11.31 million. The gap is to be covered from a fund balance around 3.65 million. Major revenue sources include 4.64 million from sales tax and 1.75 million property tax. Capital plans total about 742,000 with street work 275,950 and water system projects 301,200.
Richton Park officials discussed an ordinance to abolish the Zoning Board of Appeals and transfer its duties to the Planning Commission. The unified body would be named the Planning and Zoning Commission, consolidating review of residents’ zoning variance requests.
CHA Chairman Vincent Lane proposed using Section 8 vouchers to place residents from inner city areas into suburbs across the state. Suburban leaders, including Country Club Hills Mayor Dwight Welch and Tinley Park Mayor Ed Zabrocki, oppose citing current regional concentrations and doubts about job opportunities.
South Suburban Mayors expect to learn within weeks if Schiff Harden and Waite will pursue a lawsuit to curb Section 8 housing. Mayor Dwight Welch of Country Club Hills led a meeting noting HACC plans to lease 500 new certificates this month. Welch, SSMMA housing task force chair, says 72 percent of recipients live in the South Suburbs, with Chicago Heights and Harvey housing the majority.
A Chicago Heights case reveals Deputy Police Chief Sam Mangialardi allegedly threatened the officer’s children if he cooperated with federal agents. Lt. Anthony Murphy testified Mangialardi helped dodge taxes on security details and paid cash for hours not worked, while defense lawyers challenged Murphy’s credibility and noted prior questionable conduct. The 16 count indictment accuses tax evasion, witness tampering, racketeering, extortion, bribery, and money laundering, including a claim of $10,000 monthly bribes from a noted drug dealer.
Rich South High School students form the Fusion acting group to write and perform skits based on personal experiences with racism. Guided by Praseela Feltenstein the troupe aims to force audiences to confront hidden prejudices and suspicions. The program evolved from a Rich Central idea developed over four years.
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