District 227 Board Reviews School Mathematics Programs
Rich Township high schools undergo math program review led by Larry Matheny and Lou Schmitt who report high enrollment and strong ACT scores. They credit low student to teacher ratios and new computer education. Board actions include adding music and PE to GPA calculations, and considering a global studies course. Resignations and leaves were approved and a Spain trip permitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich Township
Rich High School
Larry Matheny
Rich Central
Lou Schmitt
Rich East and South
South Suburban
Matheny
Schmitt
Patrick J. Sullivan
Rich South
Spain
Winter Strikes Again Continues Across Suburbs
Snow drenched Park Forest Homewood and nearby towns as front loaders damaged hydrants causing floods. Police issued many parking tickets and towed dozens while crews battled water mains. A robin and sun activity note hint at shifting weather and harsher winters ahead.
Richton Park Expands One Acre Adds Zoning Change
Richton Park trustees okayed annexation of a one acre parcel along Sauk Trail near Rich South High School. The land will be zoned R-1 for single family homes. Garages and car ports may be built in side or rear yards with specific setback rules. front yard accessory buildings are prohibited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richton Park
Board of Trustees
Sauk Trail
Rich South High School
Enrollment Dip For 1983 84 At Homewood Flossmoor High
Homewood Flossmoor High School forecasts 1983 84 enrollment of 2 589, down from 3 305 this year, as part of District 233’s comprehensive plan. The plan ties instructional needs to anticipated revenue for the next budget, with further study scheduled for March 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Byrnes
Homewood-Flossmoor
District 233 Board of Education
William Burghardt
Strike Days Debate Shapes Homewood District Calendar
Homewood School District 153 adopts a 1979-80 calendar with 11 strike insurance days amid contract stalemate fears. Superintendent Dr. Irving Miller presented four proposals. the adopted plan starts September 4, trims winter break, and could extend to June 30 during emergencies. Howard Gordon and Tom Mikes opposed the strike insurance provision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homewood
Irving Miller
Howard Gordon
Miller
K and B Lawsuit Against Village Is Continued
K and B pursue zoning dispute with village over dormant upzoned land. Property has lay idle for eight years, with village and plaintiffs insisting on differing positions. Circuit court continuances persist as December meeting ends with threats of court action.
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Village Is
Rowan
Historians Set Member Meeting Feb 1 in Matteson
The Matteson Historical Society will hold a membership meeting February 1 at Faith United Church of Christ at 8 p.m. Dr. Michael Cohen of Governors State University will speak on Historic Preservation the Sense of Times Flow. Elections for officer seats and four directors will be held, followed by a social hour. open to area residents.
Rich Souths Cabaret Opens Tomorrow
Rich South high school choral department presents Cabaret IV in the school cafeteria tomorrow at 7 30 pm. Admission is 3 dollars, covering food and drinks. Tickets must be bought in advance from choral members due to limited seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Stege
Joseph Ciccone
Matteson
Bobbe Smalter
Park Forest
Reid Rozen
Rich South High School
Ciccone
Randall Doggett
Rich South
Aoor
Jay Hoel
Graham Lewis
Historians Set Member Meeting February at Matteson Church
Matteson Historical Society holds its first year meeting on February 1 at Faith United Church of Christ 213th and Maple in Matteson at 8 p.m. Dr Michael Cohen of Governors State University speaks on Historic Preservation the Sense of Time’s Flow co author with Jayne Priester of Historic Preservation for South Cook County Illinois. A brief business meeting will elect officers and three directors. Refreshments served. Open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Cohen
Jayne Priester
South Cook County
Illinois
Matteson Historical Society
Faith United Church of Christ
Maple Street
Matteson
Michael Cohen
Governors State University
Cook County
Campe’s Insurance and Real Estate
Dettmering’s
Youth Sunday Observed at Holy Trinity Church
Youth Sunday will be observed at Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity Crawford Avenue and Lindenwood Drive Matteson during the 9 30 a m worship service. Youth participate with Sue LaRue and Trina Turner as speakers. Lectors are Laura Backus David Turner Bonita Freitag. Liturgists are Hildy Bell Megan Schuetze and Wendy Schaefer. Acolyte Julie Taterka. Greeters Paul Blake and Matthew Barknecht. Ushers David Skold David Barknecht Steven Blake and Henry Freitag. This is the last use of the service book and hymnal from the past 20 years. A new book of worship will be introduced in February. Sunday Church school is at 10 45 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church of the Holy Trinity
Crawford Avenue
Lindenwood Drive
Matteson
Sue LaRue
Trina Turner
Laura Backus
David Turner
Bonita Freitag
Hildy Bell
Megan Schuetze
Wendy Schaefer
Julie Taterka
Paul Blake
Matthew Barbknecht
David Skold
David Barbknecht
Steven Blake
Henry Freitag
Snowstorm Forces State Hearing On Bingo Palaces Rule
The committee faces three options from silence to opposing or rewriting the rule. If legislation results, the General Assembly would vote on the change. Legislations would only be pursued if the sponsoring agency ignores the committee recommendation or chooses to modify or withdraw the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
Zion Lutheran Church Centennial Memorabilia Presented
At Zion Lutheran Church in Matteson a Centennial committee chair presented a leather case with an engraved plaque containing church memorabilia. The collection spans from 1883 to 1978 and includes records, receipts, archives, cornerstone items, confirmation photos, scrapbooks, a film from 1961, anniversary booklets, and two newspaper issues marking Zion’s Centennial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Lutheran Church
Matteson
Diane Wunderlich
PTL
the Star
The
Chicago Tribune
Zion
Wunderlich
Conference Canceled In Matteson Lutheran Teachers Meet
The Lutheran Teachers’ conference scheduled for Immanuel Lutheran School at Cicero Avenue and Sauk Trail in Matteson has been canceled. Schools in the area will instead remain in session to make up one lost day from the recent snowstorm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Illinois District
South Suburban Lutheran Teachers’ Conference
Immanuel Lutheran School
Cicero Avenue
Sauk Trail
Matteson
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Richard J. Pikosz
Elizabeth A. Ritter
Rich East
David Barr
Don Habermehl
Homewood Public Works
Chicago Heights
Tony Villasenor
Harvey
Ilinois Division of Highways
William Tollefson
Commonwealth Edison Company
Northern Illinois Gas Company
William Nolan
Edward Olson
Chatham Rug Company
South Western Avenue
Chicago
Public Safety
Contract Carpet and Interiors, Inc
West Wacker Drive
Robert Burns
Public Works
Neil A. Armstrong Park
Klawitter
Edward Klawitter
Lincoln Crossing Park
Pierce Park
Mary Pierce
Tower Park
Richard Koeller
Sup
Edward Rachford
Rachford
Floss
Philip Laven
Robert Barrett
Roy Cogdell
Northwestern National Life Insurance Company
Donald R. Stoegbauer
Thespian Club
London
New York
Camille Root
Gordon
Tom Mikes
Manor
Oakwood Manor
Homeland Road
Indiana
Crawford Countryside
Lioncrest
Richton Square
213Th
Maple Streets
Greg Stein
Betsy Peterson
James Beckwith
Cindy Patton
Nancy Sheppard
Larry Rothbard
Richton Park Star
Park Forest Star
Williams Press Inc
WE Willams
Charles W Williams
Bill Williams, Jr
Plaza
Ili
Star Carrier
U.S
Carrie Boy
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!