Creek Closing Plan Rejected by Butterfield Residents
Matteson village trustees hear residents oppose closing Butterfield creek citing flood risk and Little Calumet flood plain status. A survey shows 14 of 15 homeowners favor preserving the creek, with concerns about sewer impact and erosion. The historical society also opposes closure and officials note maintenance hazards along steep banks.
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Goyak
Little Calumet Flood Plain
Division’ of Water Resources
Little Cal Flood Plain
Matteson Historical Society
Roy Jung
Stricker
Keith Marks
Larry Matheny
Marks
District 162 Approves Fund Bids and Plans School Closings
District 162 approved state funds for gifted education programs, set an adjourned meeting to discuss closing two schools in 1979 and possibly a third, and extended three central administrator contracts by three years with staged raises. The board will hear options on grade reorganization and a potential tax-rate referendum, while pursuing a district gifted center site for regional service.
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Hal Burnett
Matteson
Oakwood
Richton Square
Jacob Schlenker
Illinois Office of Education
Huth
Matteson Historians oppose widening 216th Street
Matte son Historical Society board on April 27 voted to oppose widening 216th street in Matteson. They warn traffic increases would worsen congestion and require removing century old trees, destroying the village’s historic character. The group urges 216th street remain unchanged for future generations to enjoy its tree lined charm.
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Matteson Historical Society
216Th Street
Matteson
The
216Th
Block Grants and Richton Road Plans Face Village Vote
Richton Park trustees discussed applying for federal block grant funds via Cook County, targeting 100000 for housing rehab and 150000 for business redevelopment with a May 15 deadline and a public hearing next Monday. A report from Far South Suburban Housing Services will assess housing needs before approval. parking needs near Sauk Trail and Illinois Central Gulf line shape grant use. three Richton Road repair options were outlined by Public Works Director Robert Burns, from resurfacing Sauk Trail to 219th Street to a smaller resurfacing and a full rebuild from the Poplar Avenue intersection toward 219th.
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Richton Road
Richton Park
Cook County
Marilynne Davis
Far South Suburban Housing Service
Sauk Trail
Illinois Central Gulf Railroad
Plan Commission
Robert Burns
Public Works
219Th Street
Poplar Avenue
Village trustees amend committee appointments in dispute
Matteson trustees vote four to two to modify how standing committees are formed. Trustee Wittenkeller sponsors four amendments to the village ordinance, proposing the president appoint committees with board consent and a resubmission if rejected. Feehery opposed the changes, praising the current arrangement as working well.
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Madelyn Merwin
Matteson
Dean Wittenkeller
Matteson Village Board of Trustees
Joseph Feehery
Wittenkeller
Feehery
Mark Stricker
Albert Dunn
Gerald Goldstein
Feebery
Larry Matheny
Keith Marks
Board of Trustees
Richton Park Flags No Fire Ambulance at Sexton Landfill
Trustees require a joint safety inspection of the Sexton landfill before fire and ambulance services are provided. The EPA and village note the site shows general compliance, and no complaints have been received since 1977. The village attorney says a formal agreement to limit liability may be needed if services are refused.
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Sexton
Richton Park
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Frank Farrell
William McGill
Frank Amerino
Harold Altemus
Leland Rayson
Springfield
Petrilli
South Stolp Avenue
Aurora
Park Forest Woman Reflects on Holocaust TV Program
Mrs. Magrit Sugar of Park Forest recalls earlier life terror while watching the Holocaust television program. Story and photos continue on page 44.
Theater Teammates at Prairie State College Stage One-Act Plays
Two area women guide Prairie State College student performers in bringing to life the one act plays they wrote and directed. The production, featured on the college stage, highlights local talent and creative collaboration.
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Prairie State College
Strawberry Delicacies in Color Recipes Featured
TheToday's Star Food Guide highlights color recipes for the strawberry with full page spread beginning in the food section on page 33.
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Star Food Guide
Anniversary Programs At Rich Township District 227 And Prairie State College
Rich Township School District 227 and Prairie State College plan Sunday anniversary events with community programs. A feature on two veteran Rich Township teachers appears on page 77, and Prairie State College coverage is on page 15.
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Rich Township School District
Prairie State College
Prairie State
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Butterfield Parkway
Matteson Village
George Goyak
Albert C. Erikson
Butterfield Creek
Erikson
James Walkowski
Woodgate School
Woodgate Pto
Mathew Berger
Max
Bill Ridder
Allen Dornseff
Clyde Vasey
Louis Patras
District 162
Governors State University
Kankakee
Will and Grundy
Oak Park
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