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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1989
Page
2
The village fire chief recalls the demanding, unglamorous side of service, from 3 a.m. cold drives and snow drifts to tough leadership. He praises his department's readiness, notes 20 years of service, and shares a humorous wall-walking mishap that left him briefly sidelined.
The village discusses switching to HMO through American HMO while Blue Cross/Blue Shield offers a PPO option. Officials estimate a $20,000 overall increase as employees cover 15 percent of hospitalization costs. Governor State University funding and a land purchase for park expansion are also on the agenda, with a $4,000 Richton Road parcel set for picnic use until development.
HUD guarantees loans to help borrowers likely ineligible obtain homes with lender authority. VA figures show about two percent of its guaranteed loans foreclose, down from 2.7 percent in 1986. HUD intervenes only to prevent foreclosure and seeks arrangements with lenders or other resources.
Water officials say drought excuses mask summer issues as Chicago plans a rate increase to fund expanded pipelines and equipment. Gary Sutherland notes costs rise, yet the city boasts low rates. If approved, all customers including Harvey and Oak Lawn would share the higher charges. Chicago Heights uses water from Hammond, Indiana.
Matteson trustees approved a $3000 budget for a foreclosure counseling service to help residents avoid losing their homes. A contract with Community Service Council of Northern Will County in Bolingbrook will provide guidance at Matteson village hall for $15 per hour, up to nine hours per client. Park Forest also informs residents of foreclosure options, noting homes can still be sold even during foreclosure.
Federal agents followed Albert Tocco and his seven year old son Michael from a Bloom Township ranch to O'Hare and Athens then Rome, leading to his arrest in Chicago. The 59 year old was held without bond on 48 counts of racketeering, conspiracy and tax fraud after a three month fugitive hunt involving flights, deportations and international police cooperation.
A free 7 pm Tuesday barbershop harmony concert will be at the Matteson public library. The local SPEBSQSA chapter presents a history of the form followed by selections from its repertoire including Wait Till the Sun Shines Nellie Zip A Dee Doo Dah and There Will Be No New Tunes on the Old Piano.
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