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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1994
Page
1
Good day invites youngsters to a cozy, imaginative nook they can call home. Tree houses and play houses transform into castles for children, offering a special retreat that sparks creativity and comfort.
South suburban photojournalist Cecily Hunt chronicles a mentor’s long cancer struggle in a lens-eye view. A side note previews an educational and employment feature for the 21st century job market and a controversial mash phenomenon explored by columnist Tom Houlihan.
Elsewhere items include Around Town business class reunions editorials and neighborhood mentions. Obituaries and On Campus police beat are noted in this digest of community items.
In Matteson the Parental Irresponsibility and Parental Responsibility ordinances let police cite parents whose children commit crimes or cause thefts. Village officials say the laws deter delinquency, though judges vary in enforcement and confidentiality limits hinder financial restitution. Detective Walsh notes some parents now monitor youths more closely, while officials seek broader use and publicity to boost impact.
Residents escaped with no serious injuries after a Thursday night fire gutted a two story building at 18110 Kedzie Ave in Hazel Crest's Versailles Apartments. Three residents were rescued from a second floor window by Homewood firefighters. One firefighter suffered a minor foot injury. The wood frame building houses 16 apartments and is unsafe to enter. Nine families were placed in hotels while others stayed with relatives as the management company arranges accommodations.
Nancy R. Allen 38 of Richton Park and Norman Vassel 38 of Chicago were arrested and charged with child pornography and aggravated criminal sexual assault in a case involving a 9 year old girl. Officials said the pair were linked to a Montana child pornography operation.
Chicago Heights names Karla Osantowski as chief effective August 1 replacing retiring Charles Nardoni. Osantowski, assistant state's attorney and former Republican judge candidate, was unanimously chosen by the City Council with August Anzelmo abstaining. Anzelmo pledged full support for the new chief, citing trust in her leadership for the community.
In Matteson during the Fourth, residents faced a maze of legal fireworks classifications. Teenagers were briefly taken into custody for firing model rockets on Metra property, later released as authorities tested materials and returned them. Art Green objects to the action, arguing rockets are safer and foster scientific interest. Public officials defended action amid unclear rules and store sales of rockets.
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