Housing standards spark debate in Matteson trustees meet
Village trustees weighed how to maintain high quality housing in Creekside and Oakwood Manor as few tools curb development. They urged staff to study building codes subdivision rules and zoning constraints while village relations coordinator Gromala revises Realtor data collection for houses shown in Matteson amid ongoing regional controversy.
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Fay
Joseph Perozzi
Dubruiel
Creekside
Oakwood Manor
Stricker
Karen Gromala
Gromala
Matteson Officials Back Library Referendum Plan
Village president Vance endorsed a March referendum on funding a new Matteson library to serve growing, changing demographics. Trustees approved placing the question on the April ballot, noting central, accessible location near Lincoln Mall and services.
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Matteson
District 162 weighs Presidential awards for academic excellence
The district considers a new Presidential awards program for fifth and eighth graders who maintain a Bplus average through the first semester of their final year and score at the 80th percentile or higher on a national test. Extraordinary effort and inclusion of mentally handicapped students are discussed. A 7:30 a.m start at Huth Upper Grades is to be addressed at a future work session.
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U.S. Department of Education
Dornseff
Joy Rogers
City water on schedule to reach Oak Lawn by month end
Alderman Charles Bunting says lake Michigan water delivery to Country Club Hills is on schedule and residents can expect a rate increase from 2.60 to potentially 2.95 per 1000 gallons. The council will discuss exact timing, sewer rehab, and Oak Lawn bond costs as construction continues.
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Lake Michigan
Oak Lawn
Charles Bunting
Country Club Hills City
Water and Sewer Committee
Bunting
Chicago
Country Club Hills
Richton Park eyes opening of new ice rink at Glaeser Park
Richton Park officials urge residents to wait for an official opening this weekend as public works crews finalize the ice surface after heavy snow and warm days. Patrols will curb driving on grass and signs warn skaters not to use the rink before it is formally opened. The village also notes a separate Matteson permit application for channel excavation and maintenance dredging on Butterfield creek.
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Parks and Recreation Commissioners
Richton Park
Glaeser Park
Public Works
Troy Benson
Public Works Department
Benson
Frank Amerino
Matteson
Illinois Department of Transportation
Division of Water Resources
Butterfield Creek
Lincoln Terrace
Governors Highway
Ej&e
Department’s
Woodfield Plaza
1000 Plaza Drive
Schaumburg
Illinois
Jaycees Host Blood Drive and Teen Dance in Matteson
The Jaycees will host a Red Cross blood drive at the Matteson Community Center tomorrow from 6 to 10 p.m. Appointments are via phone at 720-2491 or 720-2384. A teen dance for ages 13 to 19 follows from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday at the same center, costing $1 per person.
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Matteson Jaycees
American Red Cross
Matteson Community Center
Jaycees
West Point Founded to Train Best Men Under Washington
The military academy at West Point was established during President George Washington's administration to train the best men for service. The aim was to create a disciplined cadre of officers, shaping the future leadership of the United States.
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West Point
George Washington
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