Matteson plan commission thrashed signs guidelines
Plan commission members thrashed out commercial sign guidelines aiming to prevent Matteson from resembling a Las Vegas strip. The draft ordinance limits free standing signs to 120 square feet in small districts and allows two 120 foot signs or one 180 square foot sign for larger shopping areas, with building signage limited to twice frontage and capped at 70 percent of store fronts.
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Matteson Plan Commission
Dale Johnson
Matteson
Las Vegas Strip
Johnson
Las Vegas
Market Place Plaza
Lindenwood Plaza
Bikeathon aims for 27000 dollars in South Suburban area
The American Cancer Society South Suburban unit announces its annual 30 mile Bikeathon on Sunday May 20. The route runs through Chicago Heights Park Forest Park Forest South Richton Park Matteson Olympia Fields and Flossmoor with mileage checks and sponsor coordination by Jaycees. Last year the event raised 25000 with sponsors contributing portions from Homewood Chicago Heights Park Forest and Flossmoor. This year's goal is 27000 with prizes for top sponsor fundraisers and T shirts for riders donating 50 or more. Call 747-0403 or pick up sponsor sheets at five Plaza Park Forest Ada's restaurant 525 Dixie Highway Chicago Heights or local libraries.
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American Cancer Society, South Suburban Unit
Chicago Heights
Park Forest
Park Forest South
Richton Park
Matteson
Olympia Fields
Flossmoor
Ralph Cacciarri
Ada’s
Homewood
Steve Fitzgerald
Bikeathon
Geraldine Delaney
Glenwood
William J. Marshall, Jr
Leo Hoecker
American Cancer Society
5 Plaza
Dixie Highway
Peninsula travel stories highlight Copper Country and Spain
In Inside magazine travel, the Copper Country region in Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula is the feature domestic destination, while the foreign section explores Spain's sherry heartland for armchair travelers.
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Copper Country
Keenenaw Peninsula
Michigan
Upper Peninsula
Inside Magazine
Spain
Eban Addresses 1000 in Olympia Fields South Suburbs
Abba Eban former Israeli foreign minister spoke to a crowd of more than 1000 in Olympia Fields last week in his first appearance in the south suburbs. The event was highlighted as a notable political gathering in the area.
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Abba Eban
Olympia Fields
Eban
Bloom High Star Ron Leoni Shines as Trojans Win TTT Classic
Bloom's Rocket Ron Leoni, a football standout and 1953 state high hurdle champion, earned the nickname for his speed. The Trojans dominated Friday, winning the prestigious TTT Classic as part of his storied track saga.
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Bloom High
Ron Leoni
Rocket Ron
End of Stauffer probe on pesticide exposure examined
Federal and state health officials will wrap up an eight month study into potential health effects from the Stauffer Chemical explosion at the Chicago Heights plant on August 18. Interviews and exams of area residents exposed to EPN will not yield immediate results as data is analyzed by Illinois Department of Public Health NIOSH and the CDC at Chicago Rehabilitation Institute.
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Margaret Seltzner
Stauffer Chemical Company
Chicago Heights
Illinois Department of Public Health
National Institute of Occupational Safety
NIOSH
U.S. Center For Disease Control
Chicago Rehabilitation Institute
Stauffer
Drainage cleanup explained in Richton Park meeting
Homeowners in the Lakewood subdivision crowded into Richton Park village hall to hear a plan to clean and stabilize a drainage ditch along Imperial drive. Public Works Director Robert Burns said erosion worsened after last summer and recent rains, with Alpha Construction contracted to perform the rebuild funded by developer Burnside. Owners agreed to temporary easements and possible lawn and fence disruptions, with guarantees of restoring damaged property at no cost.
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Nancy H. Waitz
Lakewood
Richton Park
Imperial Drive
Steger Road
Robert Burns
Burnside
Alpha Construction
Department of Public Works
Burns
Public Works Department
Alpha _ construction
Library friends organize tomorrow in Matteson
Friends of Matteson public library call an organization meeting for tomorrow evening at 7 30 in the library at 4240 Lincoln Way. The Star incorrectly stated Friday. the meeting occurs Monday April 30. Residents and library users may attend.
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Friends of Matteson Public Library
Lincoln Way
Matteson
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