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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1983
Page
1
Hatch highlights a championship arm wrestling event held last weekend at Lincoln Mall in Matteson drawing participants with big muscles. A photo essay on the competing lifters appears on Page 13.
The page highlights local business movements including openings, closings, and market shifts. It notes key players, company names, and regional economic signals shaping the area business scene. The report emphasizes trends, notable deals, and community impact without sensational detail.
Matteson trustees approved two Stillman Midwest Continent proposals for annexation and rezoning to commercial and mixed use north of 207th Street, despite resident objections over traffic and Creekside homes by Town and Country. Residents near Homeland Road say zoning changes threaten a residential area. staff noted final site approval lies with the plan commission.
Richton Park trustees discussed a proposed CATV commission ordinance with Village Attorney Leland Rayson. Debate focused on resident versus nonresident experts, meeting frequency, and a broad catch all duties list while seeking clearer rules and board liaison.
Rich Township District 227 staff outlined a spring launched student substance abuse program at the regular board meeting. Glen Hartweek explained student intervention teams at Glen, Hartweek and Central campuses train, visit local and Chicago agencies, and refine plans for fall term. Each team includes five to seven volunteer certified staff tasked with reaching students at the earliest sign of alcohol or drug problems. Louis Patras called the program one of the district’s most important efforts, noting acknowledgment of a problem and proactive action.
Undersecretary of the Treasury Beryl Sprinkel told business groups that Reagan administration policies are working and a period of sustained job creation is under way. He cited lower inflation, falling interest rates, gains in GDP, and noted unemployment remains a concern while predicting joblessness will improve. He defended the July tax cuts and criticized Democrats and House Speaker Tip O'Neill, arguing the tax plan helps lower and middle incomes.
A rare subdued gathering heard the Illinois Department of Revenue justify a 1.9288 multiplier for Cook County, about four percent higher than last year. Charles Powell urged state restraint, arguing the multiplier should not set County assessments at one third of market value, while critics pressed for local control amid overlapping taxing districts.
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