07 Jan 1996
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1996
Page
1
Land developers and Realtors forecast steady home building and sales in 1996 with brightening prospects. The feature notes growing listings and market activity alongside industry optimism and regional growth signals.
Columnist Tom Houlihan shares thoughts on Social Security, outlining concerns and perspectives for Boomers. Contact numbers listed include 755-6161 for Page A-12 reference and additional lines 755-3344 755-3993.
Local notices and columns present a mix of obituaries police beat items and political bytes. The readable text hints at community sections including films and editorial notes with neighborhood focus and local happenings.
Richton Park officials weigh options to reduce Interstate 57 noise affecting Lakewood subdivision near EJ&E to Steger Road. Trustees discuss sound barriers or landscaped berms, with South Holland prompting the move and a decision deferred after safety and value concerns.
Barbara Dargis profiles Olympia Fields resident Helen Burleson who founded the Enhancement Organization of Olympia Fields in March 1995 to spotlight Rich Central High School students and counter a longstanding negative reputation. The 34-member group, including 15 new recruits, hosted a Dec. party with Rich Central performers and Key Club volunteers, and plans a Jan. 25 police honors event and a March fashion show highlighting Rich Central talent.
Mary Valeologos reports on furloughs from Dec 15 hitting Charlene Chess and other workers including a Railroad Retirement Board analyst. The piece details personal hardships, mortgage and bills, and the relief of a temporary funding bill signed by Clinton to reopen essential services through Jan 26, with broader fiscal-year funding for Meals on Wheels, VA payments, unemployment, visas, and park services.
Details about the condition of a man seriously hurt while working on the 4 Matteson water and sewer project remain unavailable. An Hulett Corporation employee fell 25 feet into a water line and was airlifted for surgery. Officials would not comment and names could not be released.
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