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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1995
Page
1
Joliet looks to a new persona as Rialto Square Theatre undergoes a transformation to offer a broader range of performances. The feature highlights a philosophy of staying youthful through active engagement and promises more shows for diverse audiences.
U.S. Representative Mel Reynolds was found guilty on multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct involving a minor and obstruction of justice. He faces four to fifteen years for the sex abuse and three to seven years on related counts, with probation possible on some. The verdict occurred after a 13.5 hour jury deliberation in Chicago. Reynolds remains free on bond as federal and state probes continue.
Richton Park officials push five year street lighting plan in Lakewood with 23 lights awaiting installation. Some residents denied or not responded to easement requests for 5 foot electrical corridors, delaying work. Public Works Superintendent Ben Adcock notes six lights installed, 23 more awaiting approval.
Matteson officials unanimously moved to file a formal objection with Cook County over a proposed used car lot on unincorporated land between Harlem and Ridgeland Avenues north of Lincoln Highway. The zoning board meets September 6 to decide rezoning to commercial and a watchman's residence on half an acre.
Early petitions filed for Matteson and Park Forest Chicago Heights districts as incumbents and newcomers announce bids for three four year terms and two two year terms in the November 7 election. Matteson SD 159 sees incumbent Michael Grammer and newcomers Michael Schram and Wilburn Wilkins Jr. enter bids. Matteson SD 162 notes Roger Brown and Arthur Giesler seek four year terms. Park Forest-Chicago Heights SD 163 will have one incumbent and three newcomers vying for a board seat.
Matteson Village Board approved a 5303 000 tennis court resurfacing project to curb non tennis uses by inline skating and roller hockey. Officials plan bolder signs and possible police enforcement to keep Memorial and Oakwood Parks courts for tennis only, with traction for eight years.
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