Regional airport planning council eyed for northeastern Illinois
University Park Trustee Polly Bernd backs a regional airport council to advise Gov. Jim Edgar’s planning board on zoning transportation economic development and environmental issues. Protesters challenged the process as talks begin with May feasibility work and a June target for council formation. John Paige of Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission supports the idea as a liaison to align state and local officials.
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John Paige
Northeastern
Protesters Rally Over Peotone Airport Plan Amid Tie to Daley Site
Demonstrators across Illinois push back against airport growth, citing land loss and environmental impact as Edgar backs the Peotone site with a $2 million federal grant for a two year preliminary study. Anne Teeling traveled from Lisle to protest on behalf of a rural Monee tree farm owner, George Ochsenfeld, whose 10 acre property sits near the proposed runway and who urges repairs to the city instead of farming land. University Park Village President Vernon Young, an airport backer, acknowledged passionate opposition but urged involvement in planning to ensure a balanced outcome.
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Teeling
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Ochsenfeld
University Park Village
Vernon Young
Crete Town Hall
Young
River Cities Philharmonic collapse fuels board clash
The River Cities Philharmonic failed April concert plans after a funding dispute with its board. Friedman accuses the Illinois Philharmonic of sabotaging the ensemble by selling to the highest bidder, while Misischia questions pledge receipts and tax-exempt status. Bonavia says consolidation with the Illinois Philharmonic could stabilize the region.
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River Cities Board
Illnois Philharmonic
Misischia
Illinois Philharmonics
Rialto Theatre
South
Bonavia
New Matteson postmaster vows customer first approach
Allison as new Matteson postmaster emphasizes customer first goals in postal reorganization. He plans to minimize complaints and meet books while boosting efficiency for shoppers. Rebecca Linda Vear notes his easy team leadership and commitment to speedy delivery.
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Sandy
Kankakee
Allisons
Matteson
Linda Vear
Reynolds plan ties crime to health care funding
Reynolds cites Chicago violence data with 40 shot daily and 24 children killed in 1982, arguing gun deaths outpace disease for black males. He proposes using half the higher taxes to shore up hospital care for the uninsured while hinting at broader health care funding measures discussed with Clinton aides. Olds praises the first lady’s long effort on health care.
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Tims
Reynolds
Clinton
Olds
District 162 honors Math Olympiad winners
Matteson School District 162 celebrates top finishers in the Math Olympiad with students from 21 districts. Daniel Chi, a first grader at Matteson, earned third place while Zachary Walz, Lauren Travis, and Steven Merkley represented Matteson and Arcl ia. Other competitors include Indiana School and various Huth Upper Grades Center students across multiple grades.
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Daniel Chi
Zachary Walz
Matteson School
Lauren Travis
Steven Merkley
Arca
Absentee ballot forms available for April election
Absentee ballot forms for the April 20 consolidated election are available at Matteson Village Hall 3625 W 215th St Matteson Public Library and four Matteson Richton Park District 158 schools. In house voting starts March 29 at Village Hall and runs weekdays 8 am 4 30 pm except Wednesday 8 am 7 pm. Contact Village Clerk Frances Brashares at 748-1559 for more information.
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Frances Brashares
Ladies Outing to Geneva Planned by Matteson Parks
The Matteson Parks and Recreation Department offers a ladies outing to Geneva on April 2 for adults 18 and over. Participants will tour the historic Fox River Valley with Victorian homes and gas lit streets, visit more than 100 antique boutique and gift shops, and dine at the Mill Race Inn overlooking the Fox River.
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Geneva
Fox River Valley
Mill Race Inn
Fox River
Correction The Physician's Weight Loss Center Moves
The Star notes a March 14 report claiming Gloria Robinson's center closed amid unsupportable diet pill accusations but that she continues operating the Physician's Weight Loss Center from a new location in Olympia Fields, not Matteson Towne Center, and apologizes for the error.
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Matteson
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