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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1995
Page
1
Teach them well in digital literacy for the family
A Dimension feature suggests empowering children to handle instructional tasks to boost a family's computer skills. The piece advocates delegating tech learning to the youngest generation to foster competence and independence.
All-Area prep basketball stars profiled regionwide
Region wide profile highlights top prep boys and girls basketball players with standout seasons. Notable names, teams, and performances showcased in a roster style feature reflecting local sports coverage.
It Pays column spotlights vacuum cleaner deals today
A brief promotion notes readers to check the It Pays column for vacuum cleaner shopping tips. It lists contact numbers for related pages and sections including Business Main, Circulation, and Classified departments. The message emphasizes evaluating old vacuums before buying a new one.
Matteson officials defend diversity push amid white outreach flap
Matteson officials reaffirm a diversity outreach push after reports accused the village of targeting white homeseekers. The Quality of Life Task Force, hiring a PR firm, says the goal is open doors while protecting a diverse population as white numbers decline from 8,288 in 1980 to 5,871 in 1990.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matteson
Matteson Quality of Life Task Force
Ralph Coglianese
Matteson Village
Coglianese
Richton Park to hire architect for community center design
Richton Park may move closer to a state-of-the-art Community Center as the search ends. Pollock Holzrichter and Nicholas Ltd. is recommended to provide architectural design, programming, space analysis, exterior and interior concepts, cost estimates, site review, future expansion, and referendum assistance. Initial service cost is 11200, funded from Village Fest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richton Park
Alberta H. Leak
Parks and Recreation
Pat Ryan
Commission
Terry Pugh
Village Board of Trustees
Pollock, Holzrichter and Nicholas Ltd
Ter
Springfield
Ryan
Park Forest opposes Matteson Station town houses plan
Park Forest Village Board chairs opposition as Lincolnwood residents protest the 36 ranch town houses on seven acres near Front Street and Homan Avenue. Developers seek a 36 foot curb cut to connect streets, while residents fear traffic endangers homes. board cites lack of village benefits and potential problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Forest Village Board
Matteson
Lincolnwood
Matteson Station
Front Street
Homan Avenue
Homan Street
Park Forest
George Kachavos
Bill Bolker
Homan
Antietam Street
Norma Brown
Antietam
Patrick Kelly
Kelly
Stickers eliminated for now in Matteson Village vote
Matteson village trustees after months of delay vote 4-2 to extend the life of current 1994 vehicle stickers until March 30, 1996. Two trustees opposed the extension, preferring a $15 per vehicle fee for 1995. The president would have voted no, citing fiscal caution ahead of a potential reconsideration next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matteson Village Board
Patricia Backus
Emmanuel Imoukhuede
Mark Stricker
Village weighs cost of removing vehicle stickers
Village president Mark Stricker questions whether the community can afford to eliminate car sticker requirements, even on a temporary basis, highlighting financial constraints and long term impacts.
Village weighs sticker fee repeal amid tax cap strain
Village administrators warn a $60,000 1994 95 property tax loss plus stagnant sales tax could jeopardize budgets. Sticker revenue might add about $120,000 with $40,000 in fines, but trustees debate honoring a November pledge to eliminate the sticker tax. Residents seek to fulfill promises while others urge correcting an earlier error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Coglianese
Coglianese
Caglianese
Dale Graham
Imoukhuede
District 227 staff demand answers on inquiry
A former Rich East High School teacher testified that staff and students feel cut off about allegations surrounding Principal Brian Barry. The State's Attorney's Office is investigating irregularities in computer equipment purchases and resale. The board met in closed session to discuss the case as a medical leave shadows the principal's status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich East High School
District 227
Brian Barry
Rich East Barry
Rich East
Tony Scariano
Barry
Kathy Pohndorff
Olympia Fields
Carnes
Pohndorff
Shirley Phillips
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