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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1984
Page
4
The college sought to issue its own parking tickets and have them prosecuted by city counsel. A full time meter maid has enforced parking rules since 1976, funded by the college, with sheriff patrols deemed unworkable. The city has not responded to the college's bid for direct ticketing, leaving the current contract in place while hopeful for a resolution.
Water and pump station construction at 183rd and Cicero Avenue total $1,272,314.25 funded by a $1,050,000 general obligation bond sale and $550,000 from Conill Corp. Improvements include a two million gallon reservoir, a brick pumping station, a 24 inch transmission main to Country Club Hills, and required modifications to Oak Lawn’s Harker station. An interim water rate increase to $2.60 per 1000 gallons began July 1 to cover debt service and interest.
Lawrence Olson 36, owner of Chicago Heights Auto Clinic, was found dead Christmas morning in his garage. Police say probable accidental carbon monoxide poisoning from an idling car with hood and door open. Employee Daniel G. Ireland found the scene at 10:30 a.m. and reported a cold engine, dead battery, and closed garage. Detectives questioned Ireland, who noted Olson sometimes worked after hours.
A 32 year old A Sauk Village man, Michael L. Persiani, was attacked by two black men as he left the Vagabond lounge in Chicago Heights around 12:30 a.m. They demanded cash, slashed him on the left bicep, and fled with $2. He was treated for a two inch laceration at St. James Hospital. Police describe the suspects as in their mid 20s, about 5'10" and 165 pounds.
Tinley Park trustees approve a 10 page ordinance consolidating and raising building construction fees for single family homes and overhead projects. The schedule adds a 75 dollar water tap fee and aims to fund an additional inspector while improving service.
A committee of the whole meeting of Matteson School District 162 board of education to discuss possible future reorganization of the schools will be held at 7:30 p.m. January 22 at the administration office.
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