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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1989
Page
1
Hamel Cross headlines in a twist magazine showdown dubbed Bearmania. Details appear in sports section with basketball highlights across pages D Dimensions and B-C sections, including contact and circulation numbers for the paper.
StarPoll results show 87 percent of respondents favor electing the Illinois Commerce Commission rather than appointment by the governor and Senate. The ICC approved a controversial rate hike for Commonwealth Edison, and callers were invited to vote on a new question in the Thursday edition.
Matteson's village building permits show a record 1988 total of 22.5 million dollars in new home and business construction. Occupancy permits rose to 112 in 1988, with Creekside and Woodgate subdivisions leading residential activity and values up to 130 thousand dollars per home.
Chicago may seek a 14 percent water rate increase starting in May affecting suburbs that receive Lake Michigan water through Oak Lawn and Chicago. Oak Lawn has notified clients of the hike, with Harvey still weighing its move. Officials say costs will be passed on to residents as village boards face higher charges, with no guaranteed service improvements.
Richton Park attaches to employee health coverage with choice of physician and hospital, facing as much as 44 percent rise this year. Village President Banovich warns against a mere 35 percent increase as council deliberates options at the first work session. Manager Dorgan notes time to pick a carrier by month end and cites HMOs rising 17 percent, creating a blended about 30 percent increase as staff remain split between plans.
Richton Park Fire Chief James Waitekus, 47, was honored with a plaque for twenty years of continuous service. He joined the department July 1, 1968, became chief within four years, and plans to keep leading and training his team. He emphasizes ongoing training as key to firefighting success.
Park Forest inspector Lawrence Kerestes notes about 34 single family houses are vacant, with 53 empty in 1984, while Richton Park has 20 to 22 unoccupied homes and Matteson about a dozen. Officials say vacancies are caused by foreclosures or personal hardship and threaten neighborhood appearance. efforts include closer monitoring and keeping homes occupied.
Park Forest Matteson and Richton Park report high vacancy rates with over half of foreclosed or abandoned houses carrying HUD or VA guaranteed loans. Officials note easy qualification for these loans and emphasize securing properties, inspections, and lien actions to deter vandalism and ensure status visibility.
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