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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1989
Page
1
Suburban Danes feature in a local ethnic roots page with notes on community life. Inside dimensions highlight page F sections, while sports teams claim titles in the area. Pineapple appears in fresh salads on page C.
Southern Cook County gas stations report early effects of a three cent per gallon state tax increase set to take effect Jan 1. Drivers flock to Munster Indiana and Will County to avoid Illinois charges, with Al Isenberg of Al's Ridge Road Gas noting slipping sales and consideration of selling his Lansing station. The tax gap widens as cigarette taxes add to costs.
School District 162 budget and Finance Committee votes to postpone the November tax referendum after reviewing fiscal 1989 and 1990 budgets. Holm notes 1989 deficit trimmed, 1990 receipts may exceed expenditures, aided by state income tax changes and a planned bond sale.
South Suburban supporters hail Mayor Daley's praise of a Southeast Side site near 135th Street as a potential third airport. Daley endorsed a location south of Chicago, signaling a possible move from strict O'Hare expansion to adding a new facility. Critics note land mass and buffering challenges. Local officials seek further talks with Daley as planning continues.
State crime reports show theft dominates in Matteson and Richton Park. In Matteson 1988 major crimes numbered 1,014 with thefts at 822, down from 902 in 1987, a 8.9 percent drop aided by a two-officer tactical team. Vehicle thefts fell to 106 from 133, while robberies rose to 13 and aggravated assaults to 15. Overall major crimes declined 10.7 percent.
Will County Forest Preserve District plans to convert the abandoned Penn Central railroad right of way into a hike and bike trail over 20 miles from Chicago Heights to Joliet. Construction could start this spring after final plan approval and title work.
Richton Park officials discuss granting Cook County CDBG home repair funds to village employees who own homes in the village. Assistant manager John Heckler proposed three options including eligibility by county rules, exclusion, or priority when no waiting list exists. Trustee Farrell rejected the exclusion option and trustees Amerino and others urged including residents who are employees if they live in the community.
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