10 Mar 1985
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1985
Page
1
A compact roundup of short global and national news briefs drawn from United Press International, highlighting notable events across world regions and the United States. Concise summaries cover politics, economics, and international happenings in a rapid overview.
Gov. James Thompson heads a 150-member Illinois trade mission arriving in Hong Kong for two weeks to seek foreign investment and new markets. The group bases at the downtown Hilton during a four-day stop. In Paris, Mubarak urged Washington to press Jordan on the PLO, while seeking up to 900 million dollars in extra U.S. military and economic aid.
A surgeon who performed two heart transplants and used an unsanctioned blood pump says he probably would not change his approach. Thomas Creighton, 83, died Friday after more than 35 hours with two hearts.
New Orleans Mayor Ernest Morial, president of the US Conference of Mayors, says the proposed 1986 budget will cause disruptive problems and higher taxes in cities nationwide. Illinois and Indiana workers get federal aid for Inland Steel layoffs, plus training programs. A clerk credited with saving a Statehouse aide's life is honored. Illinois weighs a new tax to fund Build Illinois, while Madigan aides say he misspoke on tax hikes.
Public interest in Melvin Simon proposed 281000 square foot shopping center at Route 39 and Governors Highway grows as Matteson plan commission hearing continues. Residents from Matte son Residents for Responsible Development and others urge relocation to Cicero Avenue and express concerns over traffic signals, barriers, and potential impact on neighborhoods. Continued remarks on Page A-8.
Frank Gasior of Finacial Federal Savings and Loan association in Olympia Fields, owner of 30 acres at Route 20 and Governors Highway, authored a mysterious mailing to Matteson residents urging support for a Melvin Si shopping center. The letter, signed by Committee of Citizens United for Buying and Saving, prompted questions at a St Lawrence O'Toole church meeting as Village President Mark Stricker denied any village address list sharing.
More than 200 residents, including many St. Lawrence O'Toole parish members in Matteson, attend a hearing on the center at xoate 30 and Governors highway. Christine DGradney, co chair of Matteson Residents for Responsible Development, voices group concerns as the plan commission again continues the case to next month.
Matteson officials discuss tax increment financing at a meeting with Matteson Residents for Responsible Development. Village President Mark Stricker explains TIF to fund public improvements around the Melvin Simon shopping center site and how bonds would be paid from future tax gains while preserving school and district funding. residents urge caution as the plan is in early stages and may evolve.
The Glenridge Crickethill Homeowners Association will host an open forum in Matteson to discuss ballot referendum proposals. Matteson Police Chief Donald Story and representatives from Rich High School District 227 and the Matteson library board will speak. The meeting is Thursday at 7:30 PM in the Sieden Prairie school gym at 725 Notre Dame Drive.
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