17 Mar 1996
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1996
Page
1
A seasonal garden event announces its first major flower show with a distinct south suburban flavor and ideas to add new features to outdoor decorating. Businesses expand online to reach new markets as HomeGi and HomeGuide preview upcoming community events and services.
Tinley Park police charged Paul Hanlon, 39, with three counts of first degree murder for stabbing his mother Margaret 63 and sisters Mary Ellen 40 and Claire 30. Investigators recovered two steak knives and said a witness saw him near the car abandoned off Central Avenue and Vollmer Road. The killing occurred after his daughter Mary Ellen was found dead earlier in her bed.
A 90 piece Zimbabwean Shona sculpture exhibit opens at Matteson Public Library with a March 1 reception and runs through May 5. Curator Joyce Willis notes the green and black serpentine stone carvings explore spirituality reflected in the art.
Gov. Edgar repealed the retail rate law that funded long-term loans for incinerator projects in Illinois, prompting mixed responses. Residents, boards, and developers weigh impacts as Robbins and Ford Heights prepare facilities, while Ford Heights faces lawsuits and Houston Industries questions viability.
U.S. Attorney informs Mahar’s attorney no charges will be filed against the popular Illinois senator in a ghost payroll scheme tied to former Cook County undersheriff James Dvorak. Mahar expressed relief, calling the ordeal a living nightmare ended as he and his lawyer vow to press on after months of leaks and scrutiny.
Park Forest residents heard a 1950s planning concept by Trkla Pettigrew Allen Payne to transform the Centre malls into a Main Street oriented downtown. Pettigrew cited Navy Pier redevelopment as a recent success while urging a mixed use, automobile and pedestrian friendly core from Western Avenue to South Drive. About 400 residents attended the town hall at Freedom Hall, with police turning back 100 to 150 others due to capacity limits.
Sherman Shepherd Dogs occasional presence in Huth Middle School aids locker searches to keep a drug free environment. Principal Earnestine Foster notes cooperation with surrounding police canine units. Matteson Police Chief Larry Burnson adds the Police Liaison Program strengthens community ties through ongoing collaboration.
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