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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1996
Page
4
Officials consider refinancing two water sewer bonds totaling 1.885 million to avoid rate increases through 2002 while targeting future capital projects. Mayor Rossi and trustee Egan caution growth may necessitate occasional rate rises. a nonprofit utility purchase plan was deemed legally infeasible.
Community Relations Director Robin Kelly announces a volunteer mediated program to resolve disputes without litigation. Trained mediators will handle noise, lifestyle, and racial tensions with neutrality and confidentiality. The initiative aligns with Matteson police and regional groups promoting unity and anti prejudice efforts.
Governors Plaza Corp seeks bank review of Stamp-Altman financing viability and terms to rehab and fill the shopping center. The plan proposes tax relief avenues and incentives including market value, vacancy reductions, Class 8 tax incentives, tax increment financing, and a county commercial rehabilitation block grant. A $300,000 Community Development Block Grant application targets the south of Sauk Trail and east of Governors Highway for rehab.
Wall County PADS disbanded its night shelter ideology while Daybreak Shelter Services and Morning Star in Joliet continue to aid the homeless. The article details site operations, meals, linen care, and toiletries, plus police relations and community reception, and previews future coverage of daytime PADS services.
Advocates say no figures exist to determine local homeless numbers. South Suburban PADS reports 678 people served in 1994-95 across four townships with 430 men, 145 women, 103 children and an average stay of 15 nights. By January 10, 271 men, 113 women, 78 children were served.
Town officials weigh inviting the Chicago Bears to relocate near Tinley Park as trustees urge caution. Some favor sending a formal inquiry to owner Michael McCaskey, while critics warn a pro football stadium would overwhelm the village and prefer keeping the team in Chicago.
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