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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1994
Page
1
A lively note promotes Second City performances at Freedom Hall Park Forest with a cheerful tone and mentions a featured edition covering movies and more.
For soon-to-be mothers experiencing pregnancy for the first time the sense of joy may clash with uncertainty about what lies ahead. Experts acknowledge common concerns about health routines support systems and the emotional transition.
Experts say car theft deterrence may rely on methods beyond bells and whistles. The piece highlights proven security approaches and practical measures to protect vehicles.
Political Bytes columnist Myra Guindon analyzes the long rumored probe of U.S. Representative Mel Reynolds now in public discourse. The piece surveys the undercurrents that have circulated for weeks amid political and media attention.
The Matteson Village Board voted 4 1 to follow Plan Commission recommendations to deny a request by area homeowners associations to amend the sign ordinance to permit meeting and event signs. Trustee Mike Perry dissented, citing their simple need. trustees cited concern signs would clutter the village. The issue has been postponed multiple times while the commission's view stands.
Mary Paleologo reports that districts expand police presence in schools. Liaisons mediate conflicts, teach crisis intervention, and serve as role models. In Rich High School District 227, Sgt. Patrick Fitzgerald coordinates the program, noting widespread adoption and positive outcomes across states. A Tennessee district reported 19 personal crisis interventions in year one, earning a President's Citation, matching District 227's 1993 honor.
Richton Park officials plan a municipal parking court in the Village Building to handle minor cases such as parking and compliance tickets. They discussed software from MSI and an administrative hearing officer, estimating about 89000 dollars in annual revenue and savings on court costs by directing tickets away from the Markham Courthouse.
U S Representative Mel Reynolds denied charges leveled by former campaign treasurer Earl Worthington who accused him of stealing a Sears card, racking thousands in charges, and writing bad checks to cover 1991 1992 campaign costs. Worthington filed with the FEC while Reynolds dismissed media coverage as sensationalism.
Mitch Martin reports the Matteson Fire Department celebrates a century with past firefighters recalling its shift from a volunteer pumper pull to a modern full time department. Melv Mahler, captain 1931 to 1951, notes family ties to the Mahlers who run Marathon service station for 80 years. He recalls hand pulled pumps and small town limits as fires included farm blazes and well-fed hydrants.
Kirby Griffin, 17, of Richton Park, faces first degree murder charges after the death of his 3 month old son LaShawn Lee. Griffin was charged Aug 9 with attempted murder, bond set at 1 million, next hearing Aug 18 in Markham. Police say the infant died Aug 12 after Griffin allegedly struck him for crying.
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