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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1995
Page
1
A durable construction method once prized mainly for safety now adds decorative appeal. Hearty glass blocks enhance lighting and aesthetics while maintaining strong protection features in homes and public spaces.
A south suburban woman guides readers into underwater realms and the other worlds beneath Earth's seas, inviting a bold journey through dimensions and hidden depths.
TV Close-Up reviews September program listings for football coverage and related sports features in today’s edition, outlining forthcoming games and schedule highlights.
Columnist Tom Houlihan blasts the Mel Reynolds verdict as lousy in a sharp, opinionated take. The piece reflects strong reaction to the court outcome and the broader implications for public trust.
Officials in Richton Park see promise in an industrial park after annexing 115 to 150 acres of farm land. The village considers an engineering firm contract for off site sewer and water work for the Bohlman property as a light manufacturing firm eyes 60,000 square feet. Bids from Christopher B Burke Engineering and Baxter Woodman cover wetlands assessment and construction administration. Two studies costing 4775 were approved to support road work and an archeological survey.
Local districts face a Monday filing deadline for the November 7 school board elections. At Matteson District 159 incumbent Michael Grammer and newcomers Michael Schram and Wilburn Wilkins filed for a four year or two year post. Matteson District 162 sees Alicia Rodman McCray running for four years, with appointees Roger Brown and Arthur Giesler seeking two year terms.
Park Forest authorities and Thorn Creek managers have begun sharing notice of gang related and other undesirable tenant activity. Police Chief Robert Maeyama and Thorn Creek manager Donna Rayford say warnings to leaseholders could lead to eviction for future misconduct. Some Thorn Creek and Cedarwood Cooperative families have already been evicted and moved from the village, as police document dozens of calls at a single Seneca Street residence. The effort targets gang activity excessive loitering loud parties and other disruptions while denying police harassment claims. See CLEANUP Page A-6.
The Old Plank Road Trail phase 2 construction is delayed six months, with IDOT postponing work on the 12 mile bike-hike path from Park Forest to Frankfort. Rita Miotti cites IDOT as the postponing authority, though no reasons were given. If begun in mid 1996, parts may open late that year and full completion is planned for spring 1997 after two decades in planning.
Cook County officials expect property tax income to arrive by October after delayed bills due to 1994 Chicago assessment appeals. Blue Island District 130 relies on taxes for about 75 percent of revenue, while officials fear cash shortages if funds trail by two months. Appeals surged to 93,500 in 1994 from Chicago and suburbs, boosting scrutiny of the tax system.
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