04 Feb 1996
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1996
Page
1
Builders report a shift to single level designs and straightforward layouts as aging Baby Boom buyers seek easier living. The market also features a wide array of real estate listings, highlighting demand for accessible homes and practical floor plans.
A south suburban family navigates the difficulties of raising two children with divergent needs one gifted and one severely autistic within a Dimensions feature. The piece highlights daily challenges, resource access, and adaptive strategies used to foster growth and balance at home.
Columnist Tom Houlihan questions why a Tinley Park resident threatened with losing his home has received little coverage. Page A-8.
A preview notes Valentine themed ideas and sweet treats coming Thursday on Page A-9 with guidance for readers planning romantic gestures.
Classified line shows main number 755 6161 and circulation line 755 3344 755 3993 for the newspaper's classified ads and circulation contacts.
Four township boards Rich Bremen Bloom and Thornton will continue the legal challenge over The Greens subdivision to de annex from Rich Township High School District 227 and join Homewood-Flossmoor District 233. A pending filing deadline looms as district officials weigh options while HF District 233 takes a passive role in review.
The Chicago Crime Commission’s Thomas Kirkpatrick questions fairness of prison conditions as eight south suburban offenders convicted on federal corruption and drug charges serve in minimum or low security facilities. Bureau of Prisons officials describe camps as campus like with no perimeter fencing, dormitory housing, and closed institutes with double fences.
FBI spokesman Bob Long says South Suburbs are not more corrupt than other areas. He notes similar bank robberies and official corruption exist across north west and south suburbs as populations shift from the city. Criminals, once caught, go to federal prisons.
South suburbs report few problems during the bitter cold as Park Forest Olympia Fields and University Park stay mostly problem free. Richton Park and Matteson face water main breaks, with crews working in sub zero temperatures to repair lines and keep residents supplied.
Rabbi Ellen Dreyfus of Park Forest led 55 American rabbis on a nine day tour to Israel Egypt Jordan and the Palestinian territories to back the peace process. The delegation met with officials in Cairo Amman Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and discussed tourism growth and trade linking Israel with neighboring countries.
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