03 Mar 1996
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1996
Page
1
The piece argues today’s contemporary interior trends favor warmth over sterile minimalism. It suggests balanced colors, natural textures, and versatile layouts create inviting spaces while keeping a crisp, uncluttered mood.
Guidance on supporting someone who has lost a loved one. The piece frames death as a difficult topic and offers practical steps for offering empathy and presence during mourning. It also mentions Dimensio Prep basketball regional results as a side note.
Tom Houlihan reports in a Page A-12 column on a planned March 27 march in Springfield urging serious action on school funding. The piece stresses public concern and civic responsibility, urging readers to participate and demand policy changes.
Three years into the South Suburban Gang Initiative area law enforcement reports a drop in juvenile crime. Police Chief Lawrence Burnson and Judge Michael Stuttley credited mentorship and tough sanctions, noting schools urge self monitoring. Stuttley outlined the program at Olympia High School during the Community Awareness Conference.
Alberta H Leak reports Raleigh Place at Richton Park won initial village board approval for a 140 unit town house development by Jo-Na Inc. After talks, 20 conditions were set for preliminary approval. First 35 four unit buildings rise on Karlow Street near Sauk Trail and Governors Highway behind Burger King. A final plan is required for each phase.
Chicago Heights and Park Forest officers halted a large drug operation on Feb 23, arresting four men at 200 E 23rd St. They seized 43 pounds of marijuana 19 grams of cocaine a 9 mm pistol and a 300 automatic handgun after officers entered a fortified home guarded by armed sentinels no injuries were reported and little gunfire occurred during the operation.
About 2,159 motor voter registrations at the Chicago Heights driver service facility were not filed. Cook County Clerk David Orr says 2,159 people can vote in the federal primary on March 19, but cannot vote in local or state races unless registered elsewhere. Judge Barth allows federal ballots for these registrants. local elections require district deputy registrars not available at the facility. Orr blames Gov. Edgar and Ivan for loss of local voting rights.
Park Forest liquor commission fined Centre Mart Shopmart Park Forest Food and Liquor Walgreen s and 7 Eleven 150 each and Stop N Shop 650 after a sting in early February. A 20 year old bought alcohol at six licensed stores, with staff charged for selling to a minor. Village President Patrick Kelly warned further violations could suspend licenses.
Gov. Jim Edgar reinforced support for a regional airport in the South Suburbs during Prairie State College dedication ceremonies. He said the project would create Illinois jobs and supplement O'Hare and Midway, despite airline opposition and rumors it would replace existing airports.
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