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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1995
Page
1
The Great Plains Folk Fest brings a wide array of sounds to Moraine Valley Community College with films dining and many activities over a Prime Time Weekend featuring unexpected performances and engaging settings for festival goers.
Four south suburban residents rise above adversity, displaying courage and determination. Each story highlights personal triumphs, resilience, and community support, illustrating how they beat the odds through perseverance and steady effort.
Dimensions VIEWS reports a new program that blends money for college with repayment incentives for students. Also notes TV Close-Up May edition with a month of programming tips and HomeGuide Spring Showing of Homes real estate bonanza.
Classified section contact lines list main number 755 6161 and circulation numbers 755 3344 and 755 3993 for reader inquiries and subscription services.
Metra will start a new 1.7 acre commuter lot east of Sauk Trail and widen capacity to 967 spots, funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation at 530,000 dollars. Construction starts mid May with completion expected in October while a weekend resurfacing of the monthly lot is awarded to Gallagher Asphalt for 34,607 dollars.
About 25 African-American residents protested the elimination of the village last part-time police officer position. Officer Robert L. Houston, in service 19 years, faces termination with May 1 removal from payroll though village officials seek a mutually satisfactory resolution. Houston received notice of possible April 11 termination, sparking demands for forewarning and continued service.
Air Transport Association President Carol Hallett told a Chicagoland Chamber breakfast that airlines cannot bear a new airport project or higher fuel taxes. She cited industry losses, a $537 million annual tax impact, and Denver's $2 billion DIA cost as context, noting studies are state funded and Peotone faces opposition.
Richton Park Village Board adopted the fiscal year 1995 1996 budget totaling 7 297 161 after months of review. Village President Rudolph Banovich praised department heads and Finance Director Timothy Hammond for delivering a sound conservative plan while funding water improvements with 1 million and staffing increases of 170 000 tied to police tax implications.
Park Forest Village President F Patrick Kelly plans talks with Matteson about the Matteson Station town house project. Park Forest seeks an evergreen tree buffer along Homan Avenue and potentially a sidewalk on the west side, plus no parking on Front Street both sides, but may drop sidewalk and parking asks to avoid hindering the buffer. Trustee Anthony Petersen floated the sidewalk idea during a Monday board meeting. See STATION Page A-4.
Village officials authorize a curb cut and sidewalk replacement under the ADA. A $25,000 contract with Gem Construction Co is approved for work in Glenridge Cricket Hill and Creekside subdivisions at last week’s meeting. See ACCESS Page A-4.
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