07 Jul 1994
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1994
Page
1
The 1994 Lollapalooza festival arrives at World Music Theatre offering two days of breakthrough bands and an eclectic vendor marketplace, delivering a high energy lineup and wide-ranging musical experiences.
A couple navigates the strain of divergent work hours as day and night shifts pull apart their shared time. The piece explores longing for togetherness amid rotating schedules and personal routines.
A look at workers braving summer heat across roles from construction rooftops to chillers. Some seek relief while others endure stifling conditions, highlighting how different jobs cope with extreme temperatures and exposure.
In this It Pays column, guidance is offered on avoiding carnival barker tricks and not getting ripped off by tempting prize promises. Contact numbers include 755-6161 for main, 755-3344 and 755-3993 for circulation.
Tinley Park Police Chief James Wade says mosh pits may be studied rather than banned as a six month review begins. Sgt. Tom Boling backs not banning pits while Village Trustee David Seaman questions ordinances. The department plans to study venues from Seattle to New York for guidance.
Matteson police pursue leads in the brazen murder of Earl Harden, 47, shot in the head at an Amoco on Governors Highway and Route 30. Authorities link a Country Club Hills connection, note no motive or suspect yet, and say homicide cases take priority as they boost resources.
Matteson Village Board moved from heated duels over the Greenways Project to routine items. A tax incentive hearing for Sears move to Lincoln Mall drew no public attendees. Officials noted Sears decision remains private. The village considers up to 2.8 million in eight years. CPR training for dispatchers discussed, with concerns about tying up phone lines. Possible addition of a second dispatcher debated. A local housing court and zoning enforcement issues were raised amid ongoing violator cycles.
Officials in Cook and Will counties say this year’s mosquito problem is milder than past years while Frankfort faces breeding in a water retention area between Sauk Trail and Laraway Roads. Bruce Stone cites local ponds as a hotspot, Prestwick area residents affected, and Frankfort sprayed twice by June 29. Dr. Khian Liem of the mosquito abatement district notes biting counts align with normal activity, tracked by 10-minute forest checks.
English Valley Condominiums residents receive warnings of a private Flossmoor investor offering about 20000 per unit, far below the average 35500, with no real estate license. Four associations total 92 units. Village officials suspect panic peddling possibly tied to race.
Matteson officials reported a weekend rise in illegal fireworks, with bottle rockets buzzing overhead and a rocket landing on a roof. Fire Chief Wilcox noted two minor blazes tied to fireworks as Trustee Backus and President Stricker urged action against Indiana sale signs visible near US Route 30.
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