09 Jul 1998
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1998
Page
1
A look at reasons behind humans feeding or attracting wildlife to residential spaces. The article discusses motivations, risks, and practical considerations for coexistence with wild animals in urban and suburban settings.
Cook County will fund a $1 million project to repair and modernize a strip of Main Street through Matteson Richton Park and Park Forest. The work adds curbs gutters and storm sewers from 216th Street to Sauk Trail, with maintenance shared afterward.
The Richton Park Village Board narrowed the plant site to two options after engineer John Boldt presented analyses. One site is at Steger Road and Cicero Avenue, the other near Tower 4 in Lincoln Crossing. Cost estimates favor Tower 4 at 1.1 million vs 1.5 million for Steger Road.
Matteson Board of Trustees refused to amend its Lake Michigan water service agreement with Oak Lawn. Oak Lawn seeks to extend the water transmission system as nearby villages grow, but Matteson officials say the village has nothing to gain and lacks capacity. The 30 year pact currently routes Matteson water through Oak Lawn pipes.
Six year old Kyle Glenn excitedly explores the New Lenox Public Library as Brad Nielsen shares his love of snakes with a group of children. The scene captures what libraries mean to youngsters, a summer trend as many kids dive into books statewide.
Teen readers are hard to engage and libraries try tech infused programs. Tinley Park and Flossmoor offer teen oriented events like Cafe Olé open mikes and youth advisory councils. Lansing hosts a teen cafe and Young Critics Club with plans to expand to short story writing.
The Village Board weighs a special use permit for a new day care at 22700 Richton Road to serve about 60 children with seven providers. Gina McNeil plans to move operations from University Park, with support from Village President Banovich and planning staff. Conditions include DCFS approval, lighting, dumpster enclosure, and a compliant alarm system for the kindergarten room.
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