District 162 weighs Richton Park TIF and funding plans
Mat teson School District 162 board debated a Richton Park tax increment financing district to spur blighted-area redevelopment. Questions focused on eligibility, timing, and long term impact amid other finances including special education funding and hepatitis B vaccination guidelines for eligible staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kim Kronwall
Matteson
Board of Education
Richton Park
Governors Highway
Sauk Tell T
Zayre's
A&p
Fortin
Tora Country
Western Lance Rats
Thys Vander Velde
Holm
District 162
TIF Review Board
Rogers
Wyoming
Illinois
Sandra Lynne Schmutzler
Parks Plan Promotes Five Year Park Upgrades Village Parks
Pugh notes Pierce Park courts and Glaeser pavilion in need of repair while neighboring towns maintain better facilities. Parks director Pat Ryan seeks a five year plan including resurfacing courts, turf equipment, benches, lighting and ballfield mix funded by a higher levy or other sources. The board weighs adding revenue through increased vehicle sticker fees, estimating a $27,500 rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pugh
Pierce Park
Glaeser
Park Forest
Olympia Fiel
Frankfort
Parks and Recreation
Pat Ryan
Board of Trustees
Ryan
Timothy Hammond
Hammond
Matteson festival to feature petting zoo and 5K run
A two-day festival from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on June 10 will include a petting zoo, magic shows, possible amusement rides, and nightly live entertainment. A 5K run is planned for June 11 with daily school group performances. Organizers expect about 14,000 to 15,000 attendees from 38 communities and five states. The village funds come from sponsors, vendors and liquor sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fes
Sharp
Matteson
Daley’s airport plan meets mixed support from lawmakers
A rural Chicago area airport proposal faces skepticism from state Senate Democrats. Critics warn the plan could kill the project if accurate, while Daley may reframe his site as the sole option to secure federal aid. Gov. Edgar's stance could influence backing and revenue sharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peotone
Bistate
Beecher
Kankakee
Dunn
Senate
Lake Cal
Daley
Chicago
Jim Edgar
Skunks Plague Suburban Homeouts and Local Response
A Richton Park area resident fights a persistent skunk problem spilling into housing. The family bears cleanup costs and seeks animal-control help, while village officials cite private-property responsibility. A vet warns wildlife near wooded areas is common and trapping is tricky without permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morden
Oak County
Ann Moore
Moore
Public Works
Richard Sopiarz
Richton Park
Moren
Commonwealth Edison
Biarz
Sopiarz
Essense
Thorn Creek Woods
Glacier Park
Matteson Library Sets Book Discussion On Saint Maybe
The Matteson Public Library Book Discussion Group will meet at 10 15 am Monday at 801 School Ave to discuss Anne Tyler s Saint Maybe The novel follows Ian Hedloe haunted by guilt over his brother s death and a quest to atone New members are welcome Copies are available at the circulation desk three weeks prior to the discussion The group meets the fourth Monday from September to May
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matteson Public Library
School Ave
Anne Tyler
Tyler
Ian Hedloe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Matteson Police Department
Rose Lane
Ubers
Ures
Oris
eTime
Findtete
Pat Bouchard
Skunks
Public Works Department
Bank of Matteson
Candice
Elaine
Dan
Betty
Great Lakes Bank
Lincoln Highway
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!