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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1994
Page
8
Lester G. Sons is announced as executive editor with Dennis Wheeler named vice president and senior news editor Joanne M. Zerkel promoted to features editor, reflecting leadership changes at the publication.
The RAP 2000 study in the south suburban Chicago area aims to build a grassroots regional plan defined by the people not scholars. Ron Bean of Governors State University leads outreach across the region from Chicago’s edge to the Indiana line and Kankakee Joliet. The project, funded by MacArthur and the Chicago Community Trust, seeks 3 5 proposals that can be accomplished swiftly while strengthening regional identity and collaboration with GSU as a core resource. Town meetings at community colleges will gather input and guide proposals, focusing on linking diverse communities and addressing shared problems and aspirations.
This summary reviews dangers during the three day Fourth of July weekend including amateur fireworks, drunk driving, and barbecue risks. It urges using only community displays, warns that sparklers burn hot, notes alcohol related accidents make up over half of holiday crashes, and advises careful grilling and wind awareness to prevent injuries.
Rio Burke, 90, former mob wife, visits the Star offices and recounts her life with Dominico Roberto, Al Capone’s associate. She says he told her nothing and mafia wives never asked questions during their turbulent era.
A letter from Margaret Harder of AARP criticizes a June 18 Illinois Summit on Health Care Reform for bias toward the Clinton plan and lack of coverage for other proposals, while Susan Merry of Park Forest commends Homewood’s Fine Art Fair and Star’s community coverage. The piece also mentions a May school campus safety concern and calls for proactive district food service and safety steps.
A Rich Township parent criticizes open campus policy and calls for door locking in District 227. The writer cites lax lunch‑time exits, suggests monitoring all entrants, notes concerns about junior senior lunch privileges and potential contract impacts, referencing past safety actions after the Laurie Dann incident.
On June 3 at 6 30 p m a van forced a car off Illinois 394 near Glenwood Dyer Road. A group including Edwin Evans stopped, pulled the girls from the upside down vehicle, a woman paramedic stayed until ambulances arrived, and witnesses reported the van’s license plate. All four girls had minor injuries and are expected to recover.
State Rep Ostenburg seeks penalties on businesses that abandon towns after cash concessions. He notes municipal workers also leave communities while retaining their jobs, suggesting a broader approach to curb local departures and protect citizen interests.
The Chicago Heights American Legion Auxiliary Unit 131 thanks business establishments for hosting poppy collection doors and volunteers who gave their time. Poppy chairman Kitty Molyneaux extends personal gratitude for community cooperation in the annual fundraiser.
Eastern Will County Senior Services thanks residents of Beecher Crete Monee Park Forest Peotone Steger and University Park for June 10 tag day support. Funds raised 3316.12 will fund kitchen improvements at the center. Special thanks to Park Forest Kiwanis Wade Robinson and all volunteers. Judith Parker executive director.
Our Star newspaper is placed on the doorstep not tossed in the yard and delivered earlier than before. After more than 20 years of subscription, we note the carrier’s excellent performance over the past couple of months with consistently timely and early arrivals.
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