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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1995
Page
1
Analysts argue cold weather months are not inherently slow for housing. Savvy buyers and investors leverage slower competition and market volatility to win deals, rental demand remains steady, and some regions show continued activity with favorable financing and inventory shifts.
February runs hot as the Chicago Auto Show returns with a bigger lineup and new models. A special section highlights featured debuts, event dates, and showtimes for enthusiasts and buyers alike.
A south suburban girl overcomes a handicap with steadfast resolve in a heartwarming profile. Her journey highlights resilience, community support, and personal growth despite substantial challenges, casting a hopeful light on determination and achievement.
Columnist Tom Houlihan writes about his ongoing malaise since the new year and shares his candid take on the good life. Readers are invited to respond via the main line and circulation classifieds contact numbers.
Matteson residents allege irregularities in the April 4 general municipal election. Lamar Chapman accuses Village President Mark Stricker and Village Trustee Emmanuel Imoukhuede of unlawfully circulating petitions. Chapman warns of a conflict of interest complaint if the electoral board members do not resign. Harry Freudenheim objected to Chapman and his wife Vanessa running for trustee. Stricker calls petition circulation legal, while the village attorney defers comment. Hearings on objections planned.
Richton Park Village Board of Trustees will consider an ordinance to ban possession of tobacco by minors, building on Rich Township High School District 227 no smoking rules. The measure would prohibit sale, gift or delivery of tobacco to anyone under 18 and may require a button control on cigarette machines for enforcement.
In the late 1980s the Park Forest Jaycees numbered over 100, but now total 26 with about eight active. Park Forest president DeAnn Soltysik cites a general decline in community service groups. Yvette Hodges notes Park Forest Jaycees under 10 members. Soltysik recalls the 1950s as a peak for civic involvement. See JAYCEES Page A-4.
Downstate Democrats claim a coalition can block a suburban Republican scheme to shift 45 million in state aid, offset by Chicago and downstate losses. They cite specific district impacts and note the bill’s committee hearing occurred yesterday, with Democratic lawmakers asserting broad potential gains and losses.
George DeTella, a 36 year old Matteson native and 1976 Rich South graduate, is the youngest Illinois prison warden. He presides over Stateville Correctional Center Joliet a 2400 acre facility housing 2350 adult male inmates. Former Rich South coach Egofske praises his work ethic teamwork and athletic leadership. DeTella's lifelong friend Dermody recalls his discipline and willingness to help others.
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