Holiday event registration opens for Matteson recreation
Registration is open for Matteson parks events including a Friday shopping trip to Michigan Avenue and Water Tower Place from 8 p.m. to 5 p.m. with transportation and a $3.50 fee. Saturday offers a two hour Christmas crafts workshop for ages five to 18 at $5. Sunday features a trip to the Museum of Science and Industry from noon to 5 p.m. at $3 with transportation. Santa’s workshop is at the Matteson community center.
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Matteson Parks and Recreation Department
Michigan Avenue
Water Tower
Museum of Science and Industry
Matteson Community Center
West Oakwood Lane
Matteson
Zion Lutheran teams schedule volleyball and basketball games
The Lutheran schools in Matteson announce tomorrow games for Zion teams against St Paul Lutheran of Chicago Heights at 6 30 p m. On December 19 Zion plays Trinity Lutheran in Tinley Park while Immanuel Lutheran teams meet St John Lutheran of Lansing at Sieden Prairie School 4 nm.
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Zion
Lutheran
Matteson
St. Paul Lutheran School
Chicago Heights
Trinity Lutheran School
Tinley Park
Immanuel Lutheran
St. John Lutheran School
Lansing
Sieden Prairie School
Residents vote on funds and liquor revocation actions
Trustees discussed using federal revenue sharing for a project pending congressional action. Lakewood Liquors’ license was revoked after minors sale allegations, with a rehearing request noted. A proposed $30 license for contractors was introduced while parking lot work nears completion.
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Lakewood Liquors, Inc
Sauk Trail
Frank Farrell
Bruno Zorzi
John Minder
Route 30 widening plan prompts resident concerns
Kriss and others note that building permits issued to Straley Construction occurred while the Route 30 road improvement plan had long been approved. Board member Beverly Goldberg questions how a volunteer village board can enforce plans and notify every resident. Residents seek state and local recognition, greater hardship payments, and clearer obligation to flag impending projects to homeowners.
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Kriss
Straley Construction Company
Beverly Goldberg
IDOT
Small
U.S. 30
Robert Kaysen
Holy Trinity Yule Play at Matteson Sunday
Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity in Matteson hosts a Sunday church school Christmas program starting with a 6 p.m. potluck. The play It Really Is Worthwhile by Rev. Armin G. Wong depicts Christmas Eve in a church similar to Holy Trinity with a long cast of shepherds angels wise men Mary Joseph and other roles. After the performance the church youth will carol under Laurie Miller and Chris Heavner.
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Calvary Memorial Baptist Church
Matteson
Calvary
Thelma Klos
Chicago Heights
West 204Th Street
Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity
Armin G. Wong
Holy Trinity
Sheperds
Adam Mather
Christine Blake
Susan Johnson
Angels
Patrice Carr
Erica Smith
Claudine Brawthen
Tammy Gibbs
Maggie Anders
Trista Nagele
Kevin Parker
Todd Scovill
David Grasman
Mary
Beth Olsen
Joseph
Jeff Gibbs
Lisa Penegor
Matthew Barbknecht
Julie Taterka
Altar Guild
Elsa Bell
Leslie Parker
Carlynt Nagele
Trina Turner
Megan Schuetze
Lynn Manuell
Arnold Barkk
PTL Bake Sale and Santa Shop at Zion Lutheran School
The PTL of Zion Lutheran School in Matteson will host a bake sale in the church narthex on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A Santa shop sponsored by the PTL will run in the learning center Monday through Wednesday December 15 to 17. Students may buy gifts during school hours.
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League of Zion Lutheran School
Matteson
PTL
Orientation luncheon at Zion Lutheran Matteson
The congregation invites new members welcomed since June to an orientation luncheon after the 10 45 a m worship service on Sunday at Zion Lutheran Church in Matteson. It is hosted by church leadership and sponsored by the board of evangelism led by Arthur Widen.
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Zion Lutheran Church
Matteson
Board of Evangelism
Arthur Widen
QuaAn
Youth Newspaper Drive at Immanuel Lutheran Church
The youth group of Immanuel Lutheran Church at Cicero avenue and Sauk trail Matteson will host a paper drive on Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. Residents may drop newspapers at the church parking lot during those hours. The group meets at the Larry Florom home Sunday at 7 p.m and will gather at the church Saturday 6 30 p.m. to carol to shut ins.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
Cicero Avenue
Sauk Trail
Matteson
Immanuel Church
Larry Florom
Zion Teens to Go Caroling Next Sunday
Zion Lutheran youths of Matte son will meet at the church at 6 30 p m Sunday to carol with peers from Hope Lutheran Park Forest and other area churches, then return to Hope for a period of fellowship.
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Zion Lutheran Church
Matteson
Hope Lutheran Church
Park Forest
Hope
Matteson Richton Park Star local postage and rates notice
Local postal notice from Matteson Richton Park Star detailing mailing, office center, and subscription rates. Includes delivery zones and prices for monthly and yearly plans, with mailing and post office information.
Singerman Defends Talk in Clash Over Integration Policy
Singerman defended his Congress of Cities speech on integration maintenance while North of the NAR accused him of advocating illegal racial steering. North urged a public discussion at Freedom hall in Park Forest, inviting impact from the Greater South Suburban Board of Realtors. North hinted at escalating the dispute, noting the NAR's ongoing push for a new fair housing program in Washington.
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North
NAR
Singerman
Freedom Hall
Park Forest
Congress of Cities
National Association of Realtors
Bruno seeks re election as Bloom supervisor
Bloom township Supervisor Raymond Bruno declared his bid for a third term in the upcoming April 7 township election. He criticized the party caucus process and denounced control by a five man nominating committee led by Panici while highlighting his eight year fiscally sound tenure and pledge to voters over party insiders.
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Bruno
Bloom
Bloom Township
Raymond Bruno
Republican Party
Chicago Heights
Charles Panici
Panici
Don Prisco
South Chicago Heights
Robert Pitrowski
Glenwood
Rudolf J. Salehar
Robert Grossi
Committee of Five
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Lakewood Liquors
Illinois Liquor Control Commission
Leland Rayson
County Board of Commissioners
Sexton
Rayson
County Zoning Board of Appeals
Davis
Kaysen
Holy Trinity Yule
Richton Park Star
Park Forest Star
Onan Williams Press
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Charles W. Williams
Publaner
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Lester G Sona
Piese Park Forest
Hliners
Park Forest Linois
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Avatabie USA
Talk
Greater South Suburban Board of Realtors
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Grossi
Peter Lippman
Michael Berenstain
Berenstain Bears
Stan and
Jan Barenstain
Dr. Seuss Paperback Classics
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Moose Bartholomew
Zoo
Circus
the Empire
Patricia Wynne
James Razzi
Gerry Daly
Wayne Douglas Barlowe
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