Court decisions aid racial goals in housing settlement
Six south suburban municipalities reached a federal settlement with 15 real estate companies over alleged racial steering. Most firms agreed to terms. two face further litigation. The housing center will supervise implementation, funded by 500 dollar payments per named company, and seminars will boost fair housing awareness and buyer activity. Participating firms include Stephens and Associates, Hart, Russo Draves and Associates, Archway Rome, Percy W. Camp, ABC, Sirles Son, Bolhouse Coates, Governors Park and Harthside.
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Calumet Park
Country Club Hills
Glenwood
Hazel Crest
Matteson
Park Forest South
Evergreen Park
Ms. Klepper
Klepper
Stephens and Associates
Hart, Russo Draves and Associates
Archway Rome
Percy W. Camp
ABC
Sirles/Son
Bolhouse
Coates
Governors Park
Harthside
Village board weighs resident complaints and bids for doors
Mall licensing plan prompts resident calls to village director Peter Cioni as board agrees to add the ordinance to a future agenda. Fire Chief Waitekus seeks approval of a $3,563 bid from House of Doors for three steel overhead doors while other bids are listed. Police reports 30 residents queued for commuter lot parking permits, eight remain unsold, with permits shifting to quarterly on February 1 as parking lot opening nears December 15.
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Peter Cioni
Frank Farrell
James Waitekus
Municipal Building
House of Doors, Inc
Brookfield
Waitekus
Overhead Doors
Illinois
McKee Doors and Service
Door Engineering, Inc
William Burke Jr
Redistricting discussion expands with committee input
The board debates multiple boundary options while a parents advisory panel prepares to submit recommendations on redistricting to the board of education. Officials review attendance boundary plans for Rich South High School and discuss a county landfill reactivation and local cable franchise plans involving Michael Fraser leaving for Continental Cable.
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Parents Advisory Committee
Rich East High School
Board of Education
Rich South High School
Mittee
Thom
Alex Leith
Frank Annerino
Farrell
Richton Park
Annerino
Michael Fraser
Chicago
Continental Cable Company
Boston
Fraser
Gift game night at Matteson Public Library
Tonight at 7:30 the Matteson library hosts a slide-tape session explaining popular electronic games and how to pick them. Displayed games will be available for viewing. Saturday at 1:50 p.m. Kid Flicks presents a triple feature The Tinder Box The Stolen Necklace and The Seven Ravens. The library newsletter was mailed to residents and can be picked up at the circulation desk if not received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matteson Public Library
Matteson
Suburban Black Migration Study Draws Mixed North Suburban Reactions
South suburban officials debate De Wise migration study amid estimates from 1977 78 with Park Forest South and Park Forest leaders noting steering worries and calls for fair housing guidelines. Officials see integration as positive yet fear adverse publicity while Realtors stress equal housing opportunities and community stability.
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DeVise
Park Forest
de Wise
Keith Marks
Matteson
Friendship Sunday at Faith Church in Matteson
Friendship Sunday is scheduled to be held at Faith Church United Church of Christ in Matteson after the 11 am worship service. Refreshments will be served by the evangelism committee. The youth fellowship group meets Sunday at 7 pm to decorate the Christmas tree. Greeters include Mr and Mrs Hobart Jackson this Sunday and Mr and Mrs Vern Williamson on December 14 and Mr and Mrs Robert Klein on December 21 and Mr and Mrs Jack Miller on December 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith Church
United Church of Christ
Matteson
Evangelism Committee
Youth Fellowship Group
Hobart Jackson
Vern Williamson
Robert Klein
Jack Miller
Confirmands Field Trip Set Today At Zion Lutheran Church
The second year confirmation class of Zion Lutheran Church in Matteson meets at 3:30 p.m. today to tour Olympia Fields Osteopathic Medical Center. Students will eat out, then return for discussion. Parents should pick up at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Lutheran Church
Matteson
Olympia Fields Osteopathic Medical Center
Supreme Court redefines Great Lakes water allocations decision
The Supreme Court approved a report by Special Master Albert Maris, opening river water use for domestic needs and altering a 1967 order. The ruling ends years of talks, spurring up to 500 million dollars in new lake water mains and treatment plants over 15 years, with several south and southwest suburbs set to benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page
Frankfort
Westhaven
Orland Park
Albert Maris
Supreme Court
Great Lakes
Flossmoor
Charles Stinnett
Sign-up required for Richton Park annual Yale party
Richton Park public library and Friends of the Library sponsor the Drop n Shop holiday party for village children and parents on December 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at 4045 Sauk Trail. Admission is limited to 65 children ages five to 12 who reside in Richton Park. under fives may attend with an adult. Children must bring a homemade ornament for the library tree. Renowned magician Ron Fitzgerald returns with doves and a rabbit. Registration deadline December 11. sign up in person at the library or by calling 481-5333. Further details from the library or Mrs. Ann Shuart at 748-1693.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richton Park
Ron Fitzgerald
Ann Shuart
Ski Trip to Crystal Mountain December 28 29 Michigan
Matteson Parks and Recreation hosts a two day ski event at Crystal Mountain Thompsonville Michigan December 28 29. The program includes lift tickets two meals coach transportation lodging in a elementary school gym cross country skiing rental equipment optional and registration at Matteson Community Center. Participants meet at 1 PM December 28 departure from Matteson village hall and return December 29 9 PM.
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Crystal Mountain
Thompsonville
Mich
Matteson Parks and Recreation Department
Matteson
Matteson Community Center
West Oakwood Lane
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Jon Jacobs
Rosemary Kaul
Sarah
Amy
Cindy Jacobs
Jacobs
Marks
Harvey
James Haines
Markham
William Sparger
Mark Levin
Joseph Martin
Blize
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Richard Sebok
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Christine Klepper
South Suburban
Stinnett
Water Commission
Chicago Heights
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Michigan
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Park Forest Star
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