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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1995
Page
1
Mythical and magical notes invite readiness for St Patrick's Day with Celtic roots and Dimensions Irish music described as more than a simple rendition. A new StarOlogy column promises celestial answers, inviting readers to page F-3 for guidance.
In Business Coming Sunday coverage, Wellness and medicine topics are highlighted in Health Quarterly. Main numbers 185 3344 and 755 3993 listed for reference.
The Richton Park Village Board delayed the first reading of an ordinance to allow Falcon Crest Estates Unit III as officials seek a clear definition of usable land. Mayor Banovich noted conditions must be met before final approval while longtime developer Emil Marske faces ongoing disputes over land donations and what constitutes usable land.
Robin Tanko reports that Matteson resident Lamar Chapman threatened to sue the village over promotional efforts aimed at attracting white home buyers. A prior ruling by Circuit Judge Curtis Heston upheld the Electoral Board’s overrule of Chapman’s objections to six village trustee candidates and denied charges against village President Mark Stricker as an impartial hearing officer. Chapman warned of suing if any taxpayer funds fund what he calls a discriminatory push to preserve racial diversity.
The Village Board unanimously approved spending 500000 for land acquisition to advance the 4.3 million 205th Street bridge project linking Cicero and Central Avenues. State and federal grants will reimburse the village, as plans extend 205th Street west across I 57 to Central Avenue with two lanes and a bicycle lane.
Illinois may begin buying land next year for a proposed international airport near Peotone amid airline opposition and without firm federal approval. IDOT weighs options from buying out willing sellers to acquiring all 20 000 acres, spending an estimated 1.9 billion to open by 2001 and 4.1 billion by 2020 in 1991 dollars, while FAA and local leaders have not endorsed the project.
Richton Park voters face a three seat library board race with only two candidates. Michael L. Rudd and Joan Harrigan appear on the ballot as April 4 nears. Harrigan, appointed last July, serves as treasurer and urges space expansion while stressing fiscal prudence.
Three candidates contest two Olympia Fields Park District seats in April. Incumbents Donald Ransford and Charles E. Ofenloch face challenger Joseph M. Mann. Ransford has served 25 years on the board and leads as president for 12 years, stressing accountability and responsibility to improve the South Side.
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