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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1993
Page
11
Readers urge reevaluation of a proposed 2 am to 6 am parking ban on Pine Road and other streets, arguing it worsens safety on a flat arterial with few stop signs. They warn thieves and burglars could exploit quiet hours, stressing that a child’s life outweighs convenience and urging careful residential policy.
Springfield filings closed Monday, finalizing the March primary ballot for the South and Southwest Suburbs. The Illinois State Board of Elections noted five additional candidates in the 11th Congressional District to challenge incumbent George E. Sangmeister. Jeffery J. Tomczak of New Lenox, John D. Leinenweber of Joliet, Daniel L. Kennedy of Joliet, Martin J. Gleason of Joliet, and Dave Neal of Morris will vie for the party nominations as judges have a later filing window.
Thornton Fractional Township High School District 215 officials and Lan sing High School students pursue a new flag design after the Rebel emblem was dropped earlier this year amid complaints. Richard Spivey notes student interest in a Ritchie Rebel element for upcoming entries, reflecting ongoing school spirit efforts.
Harvey police officers Greg Box and Greg Smith, who joined a weekend sickout, say overtime rules force 16 hour shifts with no notice and prevent vacation. Their illness was declared over Schaumweis after picketing before a city council meeting. Arbitration remains on the table as contract talks stagnate after two years.
Illinois State Police 1992 crime data for southern and southwestern Cook County suburbs reveals Harvey at 17,786 crimes per 100,000, Matteson 12,129, Calumet City 9,691, with Palos Hills 1,724 and Palos Park 2,001 the lowest. Palos Heights leap 57 percent, Dixmoor 13.4, Steger 27.9 drop. Alsip 27.8 and South Chicago Heights 26.9 fall.
Lucille Poroli plans to plead guilty to a misdemeanor as part of a plea deal with Will County State's Attorney Alan Bruggeman. The former Crete Township supervisor faces official misconduct charges stemming from a 50 thousand dollar town hall subcontract case. The agreement would end a year and a half long inquiry into bid practices.
Two more plaintiffs seek to become parties in the Flossmoor PADS shelter case as churches Flossmoor Community Church and Infant Jesus of Prague contest zoning administrator Patrick Finn's ruling that shelter use is an accessory church use. The ZBA will rule on the appeal after an intervention motion.
The Illinois filing list shows candidates across multiple townships and counties. Republicans Bill W Balthis and Julius Ware seek posts in Lansing and Markham, with Harold Washington Party nominees Elliott Forte and Marvin Thomas in Harvey and Oak Lawn. Will County races include clerk candidates Jan Gould and Ann Karkut, a mix of Republicans and Democrats for treasurer, sheriff, and regional superintendent, plus numerous township committeemen. Interstate News Service and Star report the staged filings and party lineups.
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