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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1996
Page
1
Citizens explore backyard ponds while home improvement and leisure trends shape suburban life. Senior readers receive lifestyle coverage as the Star highlights active aging. A suburban pool controversy emerges as residents report maintenance and safety concerns.
Myra Eder reports in Political Bytes that AFL-CIO endorsements are shaping local political dynamics while the Peotone airport project status remains a focal point for community debate. Page A-9.
Residents recount a century rain event that flooded basements and raised river levels across Cook Will DuPage Lake Kane and Kendall counties. William Bowman watched a garbage dumpster drift into his yard as neighborhoods along the Little Calumet River faced rising waters and widespread damage. Local officials reported multiple towns declared a disaster and public works crews cleared downed trees while assessing widespread property losses and recovery needs.
John Harris reports that Bloom Township Supervisor Robert Grossi, convicted in an April bench trial of theft of government funds graft and racketeering, seeks a new trial citing new evidence. Attorney Julian Solotorovsky states chiropractors Guzzo and Piscipo misled the court and hid illegal practices, with IRS scrutiny noted. The motion, filed June 27, questions testimony and the court’s knowledge of the chiropractors’ finances and relationship to the government.
Community policing efforts expand in University Park Richton Park and Park Forest as officers form a network with ISPs Mark Karczewski. They target youth with nature hikes driver safety and Internet tools while debating demilitarization and greater street discretion. Terrance Alexander of Richton Park and teen Joran Washington are pictured at a basketball game.
Thorn Creek Sanitary District plant in Chicago Heights withstood two days of heavy rainfall. Plant Supt Robert Bond said 15 million gallons flowed in Tuesday and 100 million by Thursday as flood waters drained, testing infrastructure and power feeds. The district serves nearly 100,000 people across Chicago Heights South Chicago Heights Park Forest Crete and Steger. A power feed outage briefly hampered operations but was quickly fixed. Raising the discharge point a decade ago proved crucial as water rose—without it flooding would have left the system overwhelmed.
The Star apologizes for missed or late deliveries due to Thursday's flood. Readers are urged to contact the circulation department at 331-0440 or 895-7260 with questions or concerns about their orders.
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