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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1994
Page
7
Metra struggles to restore Electric District service after a late winter snowstorm damaged 45 traction motors on Highliner cars. Air intakes clog with powdery snow, causing motor burnout. Crews and contractors rewind motors around the clock, with 10 cars still awaiting repairs as of Tuesday morning.
Gov. Jim Edgar addressed about 200 attendees at the White Fence Farm Restaurant in Lemont for the Will County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner. He touted his three year tenure as governor and urged voters to elect more Republicans, arguing a clear difference from Democrats.
At a Neighborhood Watch meeting in City Hall, Chicago Heights Mayor Douglas Troiani and Bloom Township Democratic committeeman candidate John DeSimone clashed over his removal from the private session. DeSimone, one of four contenders for Democratic leader in March, issued a statement asserting Troiani escorted him out, while Troiani argued DeSimone intruded to frame residents' concerns for his campaign.
Peggy McCormack raised concerns to the Steger Village Board about ongoing legal action started in November against multiple property owners over abandoned junk cars. She noted the problem worsened as snow melted in March after initial promises of letters requiring cleanup. the board member Sherman said letters were sent to 11 owners with some complying and others requesting more time.
The Palos Heights Public Safety Committee voted to oppose river boat gambling and sent a resolution to the Village Board. Alderman Jim Murphy urged residents to support the council, with enough signatures calling a special City Council meeting on Thursday, March 10 to vote on the measure. Murphy and Alderman James Healy backed the resolution.
U.S. Representative Mel Reynolds announced the endorsement of more than 100 black ministers, listing 115 church leaders from Chicago and suburbs backing his bid for re election. The move comes after Harvey Mayor David Johnson accused him of snubbing black South Suburban officials during President Clinton's visit to Hillcrest High School.
Dropping anchor near Mile Craft, a Chicago boat dealer with about 2 million in annual sales, eyes five vacant acres on Cicero Avenue at 185th Place for a larger facility. It seeks a 50 percent property tax abatement from the city and four other taxing bodies for 10 years, as Robert Skurla of REDCO presented at an administrative meeting Monday.
William Lyons of University Park received a commendation from Police Chief Robert Maeyama for reporting screams from a blue van in the Jewel parking lot at 1388 Orchard Ave. The 16 year old suspect Kenyatta Turner faced adult charges of attempted murder, rape and armed robbery. the victim was hospitalized and released days later.
Cafe Borgia owner and attorney Dan Hanley sought a liquor license before the Lansing Village Board Tuesday. They cited Pipes and Pizza obtaining a special beer and wine license, while officials said no licenses are available beyond the single license for Landings tax increment financing district.
St Xavier University announces March enrollments for Macintosh courses. The program Going On Line with Your Mac runs March 24 from 6 30 to 8 30 p m, covering modems telephony and on line info. Other offerings include Macintosh Basics Word Processing Concepts spreadsheets and Lab. For details call (312) 298 3151.
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