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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1985
Page
1
The editorial notes Illinois lawmakers tackled four of seven major issues. Robert L. Harris focuses on expanding health care at Ingalls Hospital. Anne Gallagher explores business topics. New laws now compel child support payments from fathers who previously evaded responsibility.
Homewood semi pro baseball team edged Chicago Heights A's twice by one run in a weekend Independence Round Robin tournament. Coverage details appear in Sports on Page F-1.
The Illinois General Assembly approved a one year hold harmless provision allowing districts to compute state aid under the old or alternate formula, reducing harms from a new plan. Suburban Cook County lawmakers sought a two year hold harmless but were rebuffed, with implications for unit versus dual district funding and potential consolidation incentives.
Richton Park residents faced a near disaster when a back hoe damaged a 20 inch force main feeding the sewer system. Emergency repairs were swift and praised, with the J Bongi Construction Co. of Cicero commended for full cooperation. Officials warned the situation could recur during ongoing bridge abutment work.
Prairie State College board in Chicago Heights selected James O. Tegtmeyer as vice president of instructional services. The 48-year-old former Olney Central College dean will start July 29 on a two year contract with a $44 000 salary. He succeeds Dr Joseph Forest who resigned earlier this year to pursue opportunities outside the college.
Richton Park trustees move to address an abandoned Balmoral Drive home empty over a year. The 4420 Balmoral property, owned by a Waterloo Iowa savings and loan, has drawn chronic neighbor complaints about overgrown grass and holes allowing entry. Officials plan temporary cleanup, new locks, and window mesh while pursuing mortgage holder contact, with possible condemnation if no response.
The Park Forest village board unanimously hires TPAP of Chicago to guide a tax increment financing plan for Plaza redevelopment. Up to 40,000 dollars will fund the effort to attract a developer and fund revitalization through future tax revenues. John Pettigrew notes school districts may be affected.
The plan funds South Cook and Will counties with sewer and flood projects and an airport feasibility study. Key items include 2.25 million for Hickory and Spring creeks flood control, 2.5 million for Palos Park sewers, plus numerous sewer and drainage upgrades in Frankfort Thornton Sauk Village Rich ton Park and Lynwood. The five year program may reallocate unspent funds.
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