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Matteson Star

Location

Matteson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1996

Page

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Vacation Bible School Opens for Youngsters’ Summer Days

Youngsters attend Vacation Bible School to learn about God during summer days at the church. Volunteers guide activities, crafts, songs, and Bible lessons aimed at children in the program.

Inside look at the Western Open behind the scenes

Readers get a final inside view of how the Western Open operates and what it means to players and fans. The piece delves into prep, course setup, and the tournament atmosphere shaping the event.

Comera Ready to Play in the Sand and Swim in Waves

Thursday's First Look magazine previews the 1996 beach season with Comera eager to hit sand and surf. It highlights sun, sea, and social scenes shaping summer recreation and local style at popular shoreline spots.

First Look

Tinley Park hosts three big events with strong police presence

World season runs smoothly as Tinley Park sees large crowds for Ozzy Osbourne and B-96 show. Police and MEG task force monitor drug sales at the Further Festival and flea market crowds. About 13,000 hippie followers and 25,000 concertgoers filled the weekend, with arrests for marijuana peddling at the flea market.

Oak Park Avenue Tinley Park Ozzy Osbourne Ponce eBt Northeast Metropolitan Enforcement Group Mike O'Connell the World Meg See World

Indiana gambling impact disputed in Midwest markets

Illinois observers debate the short and long term effects of Indiana’s Gary and Hammond boats on Illinois floating casinos in Joliet Aurora and Elgin. They weigh proximity to Chicago market, competition share and timing as Gary Majestic Star and Trump Casino open, Empress III in Hammond, and Joliet Empress I and II plus Northern and Southern Stars eyed for 15-20 percent short term and 5-10 percent long term business.

Nerstate Springfield Indiana Gary Hammond Illinois Joliet Aurora Elgin Midwest Iowa Rock Island Daviess County Chicago Missouri Majestic Star

All Day Kindergarten Expands Across Two Districts

Two dozen Matteson Elementary District 162 students will attend Rich Central High School in Olympia Fields for a full day kindergarten program. District 227 offers extra space in its child development classroom to support the effort as high school students assist as classroom aides.

Matteson Rich Central High School Olympia Field Sandra Lynne Schmutzler Brian Knutson Schmutzler

Wennlund successor sought as state rep to step down

State Rep Larry Wennlund R New Lenox will not seek re election in November and will finish his term ending January 1997 Three Republican hopefuls emerged for the 38th Illinois House District including Frankfort Mayor Ray Rossi Jim Dodge and Renee Kosell Wennlund cited family and private practice for stepping down while facing criticism over gaming industry ties and alleged legislator lawyer conflicts Democratic candidate Lois Mayer urged immediate departure Wennlund plans to remain until the veto session in the fall and Democrats target the open seat Page A 4

Illino Larry Wennlund New Lenox Weinlund Frankfort Ray Rossi Jim Dodge Orland Township Orland Park Renee Kosell New Wennlund Lois Mayer Mokena

Summer forecast steadies at normal heat in suburbs

Weather expert Scott Dickson of the National Weather Service in Romeoville says July and August will bring temperatures around 84 degrees with 60 degree nights and normal rainfall. He notes last year’s 100 degree days were extreme and tornadoes remain possible but not yet evident this spring in the Chicago area. See WEATHER Page A-4.

Scott Dickson National Weather Service Romeoville Dickson Chicago O'Hare

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Comera AIO Patricia Briske The Indiana Gaming Impact Star Proto Oy Park Forest Paul Page Gilda Williams By Jo. Ann Mathews Ion Warren
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