30 Jun 1983
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1983
Page
1
A narrowly defeated General Assembly vote blocks funding for private and parochial school busing though supporters argue the measure may return. The article notes no AIDS cases yet in the south suburbs, with officials reporting zero cases so far.
Local feature profiles area women in the Navy Reserves highlighting economic security personal and career development opportunities. Coun try Club Hills resident Rosalyn Howard a Cook County jail guard is noted among those serving.
Markham residents may again have a community bank as organizers push an organizational drive for the proposed First State Bank of Markham. A subscription drive aims to raise 1.5 million dollars for operating capital, with a related business-page feature on Pages 31 and 32.
Matteson elementary students from School District 162 celebrated the year’s end with a Memorial Park picnic featuring moon races and games. Fourth graders led activities as the PTO organized the event, captured in Star Publications photographs by Mike Voss.
Governors and legislative leaders pressed ahead with a compromise tax plan after days of summits. It raises income and sales taxes, excludes food and medicine, and adds a gas tax hike. It faces mixed support with critics warning of local impact and political expediency.
Richton Park village officials outlined events leading to a weekend water ban in effect until further notice. Village Manager A Douglas Fenske said notices were delivered and the Star publicized the restrictions, with watering allowed 5 to 9 PM on alternate days amid declining reservoir levels.
The 1982 fair housing awards honor Park Forest Bank and the village for a housing rehabilitation program with three homes renovated and a fourth under way. Chicago attorney Jeffrey L. Taren earns recognition for rental discrimination litigation yielding Illinois’ largest such settlement. Hazel Crest is cited for housing equity efforts and a new affirmative marketing ordinance, and William Matluck Jr. of Century 21 Host Realty is noted for formalizing an affirmative marketing plan.
The Richton Park village board voted unanimously against permitting parking on both sides of Amy Drive near Klawitter park during ball games. Police Chief Jim Klaman opposed east side parking, citing reduced visibility and hazards for motorists and pedestrians including children. Continued on Page 10.
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