02 Jun 1994
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1994
Page
1
A roundup of upcoming summer activities and entertainment in Illinois and neighboring states highlights a busy season for residents and visitors with diverse listings and events across the region. The guide emphasizes local happenings and opportunities to enjoy concerts, fairs, festivals, and cultural experiences.
Educators keep learning alive during summer by guiding their own children through educational activities. They emphasize continued practice, reading, and exploration to prevent gaps in knowledge before the new school year.
Warm weather delicacies promise to elevate a special summer gathering. See Foods for ideas on seasonal dishes, crowd-pleasing bites, and planning tips to boost flavor and atmosphere.
A focus on new construction in southern and southwestern suburbs appears in today’s edition. Main number 755 6161. Circulation 755 3344. Classified 755 3993.
The 12th annual Matteson Fest runs June 10 to 12 at Memorial Park. Officials say the municipal, non profit event relies on $16,000 from village taxpayers and $18,000 donated by 41 local businesses, with the rest earned from food, beverages, and crafts fees. Highlights include organ grinder Chico, Mighty Morphin Power Ranger acts, cake and pie judging, Bill Skowron appearance, and performances by Those Funny Little People, the Buckinghams, and Lonnie Brooks. Admission is free, and organizers aim to keep the festival family friendly and diverse.
About 400 supporters from Matteson Olympia Fields Park Forest Richton Park and University Park are invited to a Friday breakfast at Olympia Fields Country Club with Illinois DOT Secretary Kirk Brown. The event covers Interstate 355 to 80 rail plans and a Peotone airport.
Mary Paleologos notes dry spell could signal drought as April rainfall fell to 1.07 inches and May to 1.15 inches at south suburban stations. John Taylor of the National Weather Service in Chicago cites low soil moisture and Palmer drought index readings, while local experts warn crops and lawns already show stress. Glenn Ginder in Peotone is cited.
Chicago Heights saw a night of three major fires as about 100 firefighters battled blazes at a vacant furniture warehouse on East End Avenue, Thrall Car warehouses on State Street, and the old Bisbee building at 21st and Butler. Only one firefighter was injured, and officials praised the crews for their efforts through the long, demanding ordeal.
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