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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1995
Page
1
In observance of Women's History Month, professional women highlight role models within the sisterhood who inspire their careers. Columnist Tom Houlihan notes Orland Park’s odd link to major news items, prompting reflection on local connections.
Springfield and Washington buzz fuels Guindon column on political bytes. Myra Guindon analyzes current events and implications in a compact take on page A-13.
The season opens with March games as south suburban prep basketball teams prepare for key clashes. Details appear in Sports Main issue number 755-6161, with circulation 755-3344 and 755-3993 for classified listings.
Park Forest area girls aged 5 to 17 form one of Illinois's largest softball programs. Tim Hannagan notes the league helps shy children gain self assurance as families participate in practice at the Keeling Center every Sunday. The association emphasizes family involvement over purely competitive play, with 480 girls last year across the region.
Gregory H. Sloan 42 year Park Forest resident, longtime Rich Township High School District 227 official, died after a short illness. He led four Illinois high school basketball teams to state tournaments in the 1950s and retired as assistant superintendent in 1980 after 27 years in the district. He previously coached Lions Township High School to a 32-0 state title in 1952 and built a three year undefeated run at Rich Township. He left a legacy of tough quality and strong impact on students and teachers.
Matteson residents are invited to fill surveys mailed this week by the Parks and Recreation Department to rate current programs and facilities and offer ideas for future improvements. Professor Zito and Director Sharp urge broad participation as a five minute, no cost activity aiding a village strategic plan set for July final proposal.
Richton Park and Alter Group Ltd will fund refunds to Matteson School District 162 after the Crossings Tax Increment Redevelopment project area is adjusted. Trustees gave first reading to removing 27 residential properties once enrollment triggers are met, per a 1988 settlement and improvement agreement.
The Olympia Fields Village Board weighs amendments to zoning to define group homes and set local rules under the 1988 Fair Housing Act. Village attorney Thomas Thanas cites possible administrative occupancy permits and special use permits based on resident numbers as part of the proposed ordinance.
Convicted stalker Robbie Longnecker will be released from prison on June 28 without a parole board hearing per Illinois corrections spokesman Nic Howell. A petition signed by over 3,000 residents asking for a parole review does not delay release as the law dictates a fixed sentence.
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