15 Aug 1999
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1999
Page
1
The Orland couple, led by Nancy Norkiewicz, presents ideas to maximize August relaxation. They share practical tips for creating a calm, inviting living space and routines to slow the pace of the season.
A brief note from Editorial Desk highlights upcoming coverage of main number circulation trends. It mentions World Wide Web site availability and transparency for readers seeking access to papir and news via interaccess and cpapers platforms.
Chicago Heights eyes Lincoln Highway as a national historic corridor to revitalize the south suburb town. Local historian Barbara Paul notes the route’s early paving Linked East and West coasts, aligning with efforts to elevate Route 30 alongside I M Canal and Route 66.
Rich Township High School District 227 plans several new programs and updated facilities as the new school year begins. At Rich Central High School in Olympia Fields, lab computers were replaced for Y2K compliance and faster Internet access. The Distance Learning Center now includes Governors State University and links with Beecher and other Joliet area high schools, expanding student opportunities. The school continues its mentoring and tutoring partnership with the Enhancement Organization of Olympia Fields.
Gov. George W. Bush and Gov. George H. Ryan seek presidential support for the Peotone third airport as Illinois Republicans rally behind the plan. The FAA rejection of a downsized, single-runway design spurred renewed commitment from Ryan and allies, with Gore potential involvement questioned.
Students from Bloom 206, Rich 227, and Crete-Monee 2010 districts undertake a year long project to evaluate a potential Peotone airport. Funded by 225000 Technology Literacy Challenge Grant, the program buys Internet ready computers and digital cameras for research. Students will share findings across districts via the Internet.
FHA foreclosures dominate the South Suburbs with 96 percent of county foreclosures though the area holds 25 percent of Cook County housing. In-Town Management Groups, hired by HUD to sell and maintain properties, is blamed for neglecting HUD homes, sparking concerns from Diversity Inc. executive director Joe Martin. See HOMES. Page A-8
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