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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1994
Page
1
A guide to warming the table for summer with style and practicality. Highlights include hot and not fashion and decor trends for the season. Also previews The Abby Foundation origins aims beneficiaries and a profile of a southern suburb group. Sports coverage previews the Western golf tournament at Cog Hill drawing top pros.
After nearly four years as Illinois Lt. Gov under Jim Edgar, Robert Kustra pursues a fresh path as a talk radio host, per columnist Tom Houlihan. The piece highlights Kustra’s transition and potential for a more dynamic public role.
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Earl L Harden, 47, was shot once in the head while pumping air at an Amoco in Matteson. Police say the killing appears planned and not tied to theft or robbery, with Harden known to the shooter. Harden was with his wife when the incident occurred and collapsed beside her car.
South suburban resident Virginio Pi ucci, named cavaliere in the Italian Order of Merit, received the award on June 2 at the Italian National Day reception in Chicago. The 69 year old, retired after four decades in higher education, cited his roles at Governors State University, the University Laboratory School, SUNY, Rhode Island College, and his influence as an Italian American educator.
Police commend Olympia Fields and Matteson officers for catching three 14 year olds tied to a car theft at Lincoln Mall. The suspects fled into the Maynegaite area after an attempted break in in Matteson. one 1988 Oldsmobile was stolen from Homewood and recovered.
Local flag distributors in the far south suburbs report rising sales of larger American flags and more units per customer as patriotism surges after Desert Storm and the Gulf War. GB Feld Co in Mokena and The Signery in Glenwood say demand remains strong, with flags flying from homes and businesses before the Fourth of July.
Supporters of the Robbins garbage incinerator celebrate as the Illinois House again fails to pass legislation ending state subsidies for trash to energy plants. Robbins Mayor Irene Brodie recalls the risks of loss and opponents vow continued efforts to eliminate subsidies while sponsors consider another vote before summer.
Olympia Fields engineers and residents question the detention pond at Sgt Means Park. Hancock Engineering inspector James Walkowski says the drainage network was not installed as approved. Former trustee Henry Flock and Plan Commission member Myra Flood pushed for answers at the Village Board meeting after water remained in the pond after a heavy rain on June 13.
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