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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1995
Page
1
A special section presents parenting advice and fresh insights for navigating the challenges of raising children in the decade. It highlights practical tips, expert guidance, and evolving attitudes to support families.
March brings top shows like the Grammys NCAA and PGA finals as TV-CloseUp previews a fresh association opening day and its 3500 members in the TV book for viewers.
Larry McClellan explains the individuals behind street names in a feature on Page B1. Timeframe reference noted with main number 755 6161 and classifieds line 755 3344 755 3993 for circulation inquiries.
Village officials approve a four percent pay hike and salary restructuring for Matteson police officers after a year of negotiations. The retroactive terms begin May 1994 with back pay, plus 3.5 percent in May and 0.5 percent in November, and require higher insurance premium contributions.
Village officials vote to oppose state firearm preemption under House Bill 568 after Denise Clemons request. They plan a letter to legislators and Gov Edgar, joining Cook County and the Illinois Municipal League in opposing the measure. Matteson currently lacks local gun rules under county control as a non home rule municipality.
District 162 parents express rising confidence in Matteson Elementary and district schools. A 51 percent response rate shows high approval of discipline, atmosphere, and basic skills teaching, with 82 percent calling the environment comfortable and 88 percent satisfied with core instruction.
Ruth Thomas reports plans for the Amoco station at the southwest corner of Route 30 and Harlem Avenue are still being revised. A public hearing was postponed to March 6 as negotiations over architectural style continue. The project adds a brick facility with a gabled roof, a drive through McDonald’s and a carwash amid local opposition and ongoing annexation discussions.
The village gained approval from the U S Department of Justice for a COPS grant to fund up to 75 000 over three years for a new Frankfort police officer. Police Chief Darrell Sanders said a second and third officers might follow if permitted, with 10 weeks of academy training and 12 weeks of field training. A bicycle patrol unit would serve the historic downtown and Old Plank Road Trail when it opens. The grant was confirmed at the Board of Trustees meeting.
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