21 Aug 1994
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1994
Page
1
A broad spectrum of buyers is driving a booming market for suburban town houses and condominiums. The surge reflects strong demand across demographics, with developers expanding offerings to meet appetite for midrange housing in multiple regions.
Experts unveil pre season picks for top 10 area high school football teams. Coverage highlights standout contenders and expectations as the season approaches. Also noted is the 1994 Women Together luncheon honoring winners with full coverage in today’s edition. See Dimensions.
A special section focuses on medical issues of concern with an emphasis on keeping children fit. It outlines practical health advice for parents, encouraging physical activity, balanced meals, and regular checkups to support kids' wellbeing.
Dealers push to move new and used cars now, offering discounts as inventories clear. Call 755-6161 for sales and 755-3344 for circulation or 755-3993 for classifieds.
Matteson motel owner Claude Jackson vows to contest village demolition orders after health code violations closed the Covert Motel at 21609 S Crawford. He has hired a lawyer and seeks an appeals board to review village actions as officials pursue court demolition. village administrator disputes claims of unfair treatment.
South suburban communities push advisory referendums opposing unfunded state mandates. The South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association notes the high local cost, with Beth Ruyle calling it tremendous. A prior advisory faced a constitutional hurdle before any policy could take effect.
Houston Industries Energy Inc will present Ford Heights with 40000 in cash and services to aid village cleanup. A 34000 check will be given to Village President Saul Beck at 10 30 a m in Village Hall. The tire to energy plant is planned for Cottage Grove Avenue and Route 30. Sandy Frohman administrator.
U S Representative Mel Reynolds faces a Cook County grand jury indictment on 20 felony counts for alleged sexual acts with a minor in 1992 93 and for obstructing an investigation. The charges include criminal sexual assault aggravated criminal sexual abuse child pornography and witness interference. He is due to be arraigned Monday.
The first of a three part series examines Matteson’s changing racial makeup from a pattern of segregation to integration and re segregation. Officials warn a decade may remain to stabilize in the middle phase before the town becomes racially identified. A Quality of Life Task Force formed two years ago produced a report predicting danger of resegregation and noting discriminatory housing practices with weak monitoring.
Matteson Quality of Life Task Force says a fair housing market stabilizes the village racially. It cites four 1992 audits by the South Suburban Housing Center showing white buyers steered away and Black buyers steered to sellers, plus critique of village government actions.
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