11 Jan 1998
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1998
Page
1
A feature outlines how choosing a caregiver shapes family life. Area builders predict a potentially strong year for new home construction, signaling broader economic activity and opportunities for home buyers and buyers.
Health experts urge staying active across ages with practical tips and routines. The feature outlines simple exercises, daily activity goals, and balanced meals to promote longevity and well being for all readers.
Rich South faces Rich Central in a pivotal Big Dipper title showdown with both teams aiming to reclaim momentum. Olympia Fields surveys merchants to foster dialogue as Star Newspapers publicizes circulation details and contact options.
A compact, mixed page summary highlights local items including editorials, home guides, relative features, obituaries, police beat notes, and a political bytes column. Also mentions sports notes and a second nature feature with page references in the A to G sections.
School District 162 Superintendent Sandra Lynne Schmutzler will end a 10 year tenure in June 1999. She will serve as deputy superintendent for the 1998 1999 year to ensure a smooth handoff to the new leader. The board says the move helps align curriculum and professional development with community and staff during the transition.
Matteson marks its sixth annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at Lincoln Mall beginning 8:30 a.m. on January 19. The event features live entertainment and a sermon from a local reverend, emphasizing the theme A day on not just another day off. Robin Kelly notes the day should spur positive community action as Dr. King did.
Students at Homewood District 153 mourn 8 year old Samantha Carlson who died after a horse fall at a Crete Township farm. Flags fly at half staff as counselors assist Willow School staff and families, while Principal Swanson recalls the girl’s four year presence in kindergarten and the school community supports grief.
Trustees discussed creating a scholarship fund for Prairie State College residents to attend college. Trustee Rick Reinbold introduced the idea as representatives asked the board to sponsor endowed scholarships. Under a plan, awards would total about $240 per year.
Illinois tax caps limit school revenue from tax increment financing TIFs in Will and Cook counties. Tax officials say raises would come only from new development or bigger building footprints. otherwise schools lose funds despite rising property values. Schools estimate losing millions as TIFs divert increases to developers and towns.
Crestwood Mayor Chester Stranczek earns praise for widely popular property tax rebates funded by sales taxes from RiverCrest center. Critics call the scheme a money laundering move while a tax expert likens him to a snake oil salesman. He also began rebates for business property taxes as part of the program. Stranczek refuses to release $8 million in property taxes held by tax increment financing.
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