07 Dec 1997
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1997
Page
1
Natural Noel Greenery with pine cones berries and bright ribbon ornaments evokes old-fashioned Christmas charm. The festive display emphasizes rustic elegance and seasonal color, appealing to readers seeking classic holiday decor.
Cafeteria crews at area schools prepare hundreds of pounds of food each day with tacos, pizza and french fries among their top choices. The article highlights daily meal prep and popular items in the school lunch program.
Business feature notes that Santa’s assistants face demanding work and many require college education to qualify for roles at the North Pole. The piece discusses qualifications, career paths, and industry context for Santa's operation.
A brief line quotes Bill Spellering delivering a sharp line about a political scene, using rhyme with scammed to comment on alleged conduct. The remark appears in a column or segment titled UpFront.
A list of contact numbers is provided including Main 802-8800 Circulation 802-8000 Classified 602-8888 Display 802-8001 Editorial 802-8080 and a World Wide Web site at www.starnewspapers.com plus newsroom email access.
Local items include brief notes on editorial content and community obituaries. Police beat highlights and political bytes offer short updates, with previews of projects and share activity.
Danielle Hirsch reports that two area districts fear shrinking future budgets as a new school funding bill passes in Springfield. Crete Monee and Rich Township 27 worry loss of hold harmless money, with potential decreases from $5.4 million to $4.4 million if the clause lapses, or smaller cuts if funded at 80 to 90 percent.
Governors State University professors threaten a strike over salaries amid a stalemate since August. The faculty union seeks more than 6 percent while the administration offers 3 percent funded by state allocations. If talks fail Thursday, a vote could set the end of semester as a strike deadline impacting about 430 graduates and 5,600 students. The dispute also covers gender pay disparities cited by UPI.
Matteson hosts its sixth annual Multi Cultural Holiday Festival at the Community Center starting 7:30 p.m. Highlights include a Christmas tree lighting, a Santa visit with photos, Rich Central High School Chorus and Zion Lutheran Bell Ringers, and a dessert table with Italian French Greek Mexican and American pastries. Residents will learn language names for Seasons Greeting and Happy Holidays for a cash prize.
Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan distributed free Polaroid cameras to about 60 south suburban law enforcement officials at a East Hazel Crest conference on domestic violence. The event, supported by the National Council of Jewish Women and others, aimed to overhaul police response and policies, with cameras donated and training provided to strengthen evidence gathering.
Richton Park and Matteson pilot a teen peer jury where offenders are judged by youths close in age and background. The program, led by Matteson detective Richard Walsh, grew from the South Suburban Gang Initiative and is praised by Police Chief James Van Schepen and Det Rich Gerlack. Jury sessions rotate between Richton Park and Matteson deliberation rooms.
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