18 Dec 1997
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1997
Page
1
A feature reviews how the Blockbusters approach redefining learning on the internet. Critics weigh interactive lessons, user engagement, and the role of online platforms in education.
Jackie Lynch calls on African Americans to become organ donors in a Dimension feature. The piece highlights outreach efforts, donor awareness programs, and community benefits of donation while noting cultural considerations and ongoing education initiatives.
A festive note promotes special pancakes for Christmas morning. The brief mentions main number circulation and classified display, with reference to the Star Newspapers website for more details.
An assortment of short items covers education updates neighborhood happenings and obituaries. Police beats and health watch notes appear alongside local cinema and community events in a compact roundup.
Matteson trustees approve a combined 1997 tax levy of 3.856 million dollars for the village and library. The village levy rises 5.1 percent to 2.9 million, with the library at 658,560 dollars up 4.9 percent. Homeowner bills rise modestly, about 6 to 10 dollars depending on value, under a 3.3 percent cap with automatic adjustment if needed.
Rich ton Park officials continue examining revisions to the dwelling unit size code. In R-3 the minimum would rise to 1,400 square feet for single family attached homes and 1,200 square feet for apartments. In R-4 the minimum would move from 500 to 1,200 square feet for single family attached homes and apartments would reach 1,400 square feet. A zoning change would allow rebuilding non conforming structures if destroyed by more than 50 percent of replacement cost via a special use permit. See SIZE, Page A-4.
Matteson officials approved a 363 147 contract with BASCOR of Chicago to supervise and inspect the I 57 205th Street bridge and connected Central and Cicero Avenues. The three lane span includes a sidewalk lane for pedestrians and bikes. ISTEA funds 80 percent of the 4.2 million grant with 20 percent state share. Public Works will maintain the bridge after completion.
Christmas tree sellers and shoppers in Park Forest Chicago Heights and Frankfort area spots describe the joy of choosing fresh trees. Charities and staff from Ludington to Lincoln Estates smile through snowfall as families hunt a 10 footer. Dealers note weekend rushes and seasonal nerves, with couples often quarreling over height while workers praise the spirit of the season.
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