09 Jun 1985
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1985
Page
1
The Star Sunday Magazine lists the June 29-30 Tom Dreesen Celebrity Weekend and Park Forest Pizzazz celebration lineup. EMS chief among the features notes the state’s largest EMS readiness. Camille Root’s EMS feature appears on Page 0-10.
RWS Development, building Woodgate subdivision homes in Matteson, faced a workshop with village officials after more than 20 houses showed flaws. Residents signed a petition listing issues from squeaky floors to improper grading and unfinished landscaping, with warranty work promised within 30 days.
Rich South sophomore Stephen D'Andrea, 16, charged with murdering his mother Janice D'Andrea on May 26, reunited with maternal grandparents in Matteson after securing $10,000 bail. Indicted for murder and concealing a homicide, he and cousin Ronald Hileman planned to dispose of the body in Cal-Sag channel but were prevented by a police stop.
Police respond to a reported gang confrontation at Woodgate Park in Matteson as officials vow zero tolerance. Two juveniles were arrested for refusing to leave while officers patrol on bicycles, amid reports of youths from Black Disciples and Vice Lords.
Ele mentary School District 159 weighs a voluntary full day kindergarten proposal amid potential state funding. Board members seek information on benefits and costs, aiming to decide at the July 9 meeting at Woodgate School in Matteson. The district also votes to end its lunch contract with Preferred Meals after testing shows FCF offers better, fresher fare prepared daily in Markham.
Matteson District 162 board discussed inviting community input into administrator searches for principals and senior staff. Proposals include PTA questions and community interviews while noting final hiring rests with the board. Members weigh timing, past trends, and need for practical evaluation of paired schools.
Matteson village officials failed to move Melvin Simon associates from a proposed 281000 square foot shopping center at Governors Highway and Route 30 despite meetings with Village President Joseph Feehery and administrator Daniel Dubruiel. The plan includes a 24 hour Cub store and faces strong neighborhood opposition over crime, noise, traffic and flood control impacts near St. Lawrence O Toole Church and school. The plan commission will continue hearings Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Matteson Community Center.
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