13 Aug 1989
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1989
Page
1
Mel Harris dominates ABC coverage in a feature profile. The piece highlights Harris’s rise, style, and contributions to recent games, framing the story as a plucky portrait in a busy sports section.
Communities face shrinking traffic fine revenues as Cook County court costs and surcharges are subtracted from fines. Richton Park and Palos Heights note that after deductions only a few dollars remain for the town, while DUI costs and court waits can push town losses higher. Chiefs say enforcement remains the priority despite cost pain and expanding surcharges.
Emergency training session at Mr. Frank Industrial Disposal in Matteson drew 200+ officials from 50 northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana communities. The Matteson Fire Department and Third District Emergency Response Team organized a simulated chemical truck crash using a vented tank, colored water, and smoke to teach hazardous release response amid college sponsorship and cross county participation.
Construction of the Tinley Park Music Theater at Flossmoor Road and Ridgeland Avenue will not open until next spring due to soil conditions and engineering changes. Project consultant Edward Gregory said most work will finish before winter, with fine tuning to follow. Discovery South has paid permits and is current with village obligations.
At a Friday hearing before the Illinois Advisory Committee to the U S Commission on Civil Rights, South Suburban real estate representatives debated integration and fair housing. Opposing views on affirmative marketing emerged, with NAACP and Dearborn Real Estate Board leaders warning of racial manipulation, while others defend its goal of integrated, culturally rich neighborhoods.
District 159 voted new contracts for teachers and administrators last week. Teachers receive a 6 percent raise. Superintendent Donald Tesmond gets a new three year contract at $86,658 with future year salary negotiations. Tesmond’s ninth such contract marks his 25th year. The board praised his leadership and student achievement. Other raises include the director of business services, assistant superintendent, psychologists, and principals of four elementary schools. Universal salary schedule increases non certified staff about 6.7 percent. Assistant Superintendent Mullins will earn $59,530. principals’ salaries range from $43,990 to $51,527. Negotiations with the teachers
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