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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1995
Page
1
A regional feature describes how Labor Day weekend signals travel and nearby Illinois treasures for visitors. It notes the emotional first day for children starting school and teachers meeting new classes, with moms aiming to pack appetizing lunches for kids.
Vis Karen Caffarini explains a hotline that pays off readers with an inside story about the toll free Auto Safety Hotline. Business Main number 755-6161 Circulation 755-3344 Classified 755-3993.
An Illinois Appellate Court ruling upheld Matteson Country Club Hills and Matteson noise complaints against the New World Music Theatre. Residents reported concerts overpowering homes despite closed windows and HVAC hum, with past loud shows including U 2 prompting city lawsuits and a settlement funding extra emergency dispatch workers.
Richton Park officials delay annexation of the 115 acre Bohlman farm property for an industrial park. A revised plan proposes buying 10 acres while negotiations continue. hearings on a $200000 Community Development Block Grant and the required readings process were noted.
Debbie Halvorson announces a bid against Sen Aldo DeAngelis in Illinois 40th District. The event at Sam's Restaurant in South Chicago Heights drew about 100 residents, many women, with Halvorson stressing change and a goal to improve children's lives. The district covers parts of Chicago Heights, Ford Heights, Olympia Fields and surrounding towns.
Stricker expects to fill a Village Board vacancy within weeks after Nancy Dominik resigned July 17 leaving her seat open. The Sept 1 deadline for applications produced only a few candidates as officials plan interviews and a mid September board vote. The appointee will serve a nearly two year term until the April 1997 municipal election.
Robin Tank reports filing in Matteson School District 159 and nearby District 162 shows incumbents defending seats and newcomers entering contests. Four candidates seek three four year terms in Matteson and two vie for two two-year terms. Richton Park residents run an uncontested race for two two-year seats. In District 162 Alicia Rodman McCray leads four-year bid while appointees Brown Giesler and Bean seek two-year terms.
Harold J. Campe 87 known as a pioneer and humanitarian dies of heart failure at St James Hospital. He lived in Matteson Richton Park and helped shape the southern suburbs. He will be buried in Assumption Cemetery. Obituary continues on Page A-14 and Page A-4.
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