District 159 Board Actions Move Education, Finance Forward
The District 159 board awarded Cornerstone Insurance a contract for fire and liability protection while noting a $3 million rise in total liabilities to $10 million. Superintendent Tesmond reported a Woodgate subdivision developer failed to provide a promised donation and may face Matteson village action. The meeting covered class algebra programs, grounds contractor change, security updates, graduation format, summer school plans, and staff appointments including replacements and leaves.
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Cornerstone Insurance
Donald Tesmond
RWS
Woodgate
Matteson
Tesmond
Matteson Village
Alderman Calls For Investigation On Heritage Vote
Alderman Madd erom backs an investigation and followup to preserve heritage. Trustees debate sending a board representative to a March 3 homeowners group forum to explain the need for a new Matteson police facility, tied to the April 9 referendum.
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Madderom
Adams
Matteson
Burglary at Sauk Trail School Nets About 3600 in Equipment
Richton Park police investigate a weekend break in at Sauk Trail School that removed 3600 in computer and electronic gear including an Apple 2E, two smaller recorders, a film projector, video monitors and a chrome stopwatch. Detectives believe a library east window may have been left unlocked and that the thieves targeted a classroom computer. No vandalism reported and evidence suggests the burglars knew what they wanted.
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Richton Park
Sauk Trail
Jim Klaman
Blaze at Arbor Trails Apartment Blamed on Child Playing With Matches
A Friday night fire at Arbor Trails apartments in Park Forest caused at least 80,000 dollars in damage and sent more than 20 residents to area hospitals for smoke inhalation. The blaze began in Apartment 512 at 111 Sycamore Drive around 9 15 p m. Shannon Draper 16 told investigators he found his sister’s bed on fire and tried to fight it then enlisted help. Firefighters from Park Forest University Park and Steger Estates fought stubborn flames amid frozen equipment. Authorities noted two fifth floor residents suspected of freebasing cocaine accidentally exploring a hose to douse their unit. The Red Cross reported no housing requests. renovation is expected to commence next week.
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Michele Horaney
Arbor Trails
Park Forest
Sycamore Drive
Shannon Draper
Shannon
Karen
Karen Draper
University Park
Claude Hudson
Hudson
Draper
St. James Hospital Medical Center
Olympia Fields Osteopathic Medical Center
Edna Epley
Bernard Mitchell Hospital
University of Chicago
Rick Griffith
American Red Cross
Steger Estates
John Morrissey
John Marshall
Marshall
Village discussion on refuse service faces mixed reactions
Village President Murell Reeves voiced support for residents to decide. Trustee Rudolph Banovich pressed for senior discounts, while Muthart floated a municipal collection to save costs. Trustee sentiment favored minor ordinance tweaks and caution on a large capital program.
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Murell Reeves
Muthart
Reeves
Benson
Banovich
Boundary changes topic of Matteson 162 board meeting
The Matteson School District 162 board will hold a 7:30 p.m. meeting on February 26 at the Matteson Elementary School gym to discuss four boundary proposals affecting all elementary schools or parts of Matteson. Officials will also report on primary intermediate centers and paired school systems under consideration. The session is open to the public.
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Matteson
Public Works
Kostner
Matteson Community Center
Matteson Public Library
Central Avenue
Pizza Hut of America
Stricker
Board of Education
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Gerald Moton
James Madorma
Keith McRae
Cunningham Lawn Care
Regan Management Company
Palos Heights
Woodgate School
Neil Armstrong School
Moton
Barbara Manestar
Jane McCormick
Judith Porter
Mary Elliot
Audrey Boyadjian
Susan Margraff
Kathryn Oppe
Teri Thanasouras
Lois Murphy
Armstrong School
Diane Bukovsky
Donna Hartfield
Wittenkeller
Rangel
Mark Stricker
Murphy
Richard Lythberg
Martin Avenue
Matteson Medical Center
W. Vollmer Road
P. A. Edwin MD
Beauty Center
S. LaGrange Rd
Frankfort
Rudolph Banovich
Sauk Trail & Central 4
Ge Eee Ees
Mae
Graf Brothers
Corky Siegel
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