New License Fast Track Clears Pinnacle Bingo
The Pinnacle faced possible shutdown after officials pressed to revoke its initial license. A new city food distribution license was issued quickly, with no additional inspections, amid a state bingo probe and publicity. Three bingo licenses tied to two Chicago churches and a Franklin Park club were explored, with church sites boarded up and questions raised about ownership and sponsorship.
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Seek Donors for Blood Shortage
The report outlines a widespread hospital blood shortage with area centers appealing for donors. Ingalls Memorial notes 3,500 pints used last year. Olympia Fields Osteopathic Medical Center plans a drive January 18. St. James and South Suburban hospitals report low back-ups and ongoing urgent needs.
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St. James Hospital
South Suburban Hospital
Recreation Lake A Possibility For Residents
Federal aid to local taxing bodies totals 287000 for elementary School District 159 771 per student 343000 for Rich High School District 227 1895 per student and 92000 for Matteson. The village will gain revenue from sales tax on commercial property planned along Cicero with space for an office building a large restaurant and a supermarket drugstore complex and a church site planned for the area.
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Cicero
Scholarship Fund Set For Late H F Freshman
A memorial scholarship fund is established for Homewood Flossmoor High School freshman Jonathon Williams who died December 14 from meningitis. His family, led by Dana Hielema and Kenneth Hielema, invites contributions to the Jonathon Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund at Matteson Richton Bank, Route 30 and Kostner Ave, Matteson 60443. Don Whetstone says the fund will help young people and reflects Jonathon’s love of sports and life.
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Matteson
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Don Whetstone
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
Group Meets On Tuesday At Faith United Church
The Faith United Church of Christ social club in Matteson meets Tuesday at 1 p.m. Hostesses are Lorain Weishaar and Lydia Reese. Attendees should be 55 or older, retired or semi retired. Games and cards planned. January greeters are Mr. and Mrs. Howard Smith today, Mr. and Mrs. David Barr next week, and Mr. and Mrs. William Hartt and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Stahl later in January.
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Lorain Weishaar
Lydia Reese
Howard Smith
David Barr
William Hartt
Stanley Stahl
Pay Hike Session Irks Area Legislators
Area lawmakers debate a rollback on an eight thousand dollar pay raise, with supporters citing fiscal prudence and a part time legislature. Key figures include Steezo Kelly Mahar Moore Getty Miller Langmeister Van Duyne Leinenweber Davis Yourell and others, while figures like Lane Matejek Ozinga opposed or abstained. Debate centers on constitutionality, phase-in terms, and taxpayer savings.
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Chicago Heights
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Mahar
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Evergreen Park
Matteson Sign-up Starts Saturday
Matteson parks and recreation begins in person registration for winter spring programs January 13 from 9 a.m. to noon and continues Monday to Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mail in registration accepted until January 18. Recreation supervisor Evelyn Harney notes the broadest program offering in the department’s history.
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Hope Lutheran Scouts Present Tree Turkeys to Lao Family
Hope Lutheran Church of Park Forest reports Scouts from Hope Lutheran and Boy Scout Troop 169 hosted a Christmas event in Arbor Trails. The presentation included a tree, turkey, and presents for a Lao family, correcting a misattribution in Thursday's Star. The photo of the presentation ran on page 3.
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Matteson Ski Trip Opens Michigan and Wisconsin Tours
Matteson residents can join a cross country ski trip to Bendix Woods in Southern Michigan on January 20. The $10 fee covers equipment rental round trip transport a ski lesson hot chocolate and cider. Registration runs through January 17. Teens and adults may also enroll for a Cascade Mountain Wisconsin trip January 26 to 28 with a $50 fee including transport lesson lodging and gift tickets.
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Matteson Parks and Recreation Department
Bendix Woods
Michigan
Evelyn Harney
Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation Department
Cascade Mountain
Wisconsin
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