Richton Park Faces Pool Purchase Debate Amid Community Pressure
The five member Parks and Recreation Commission voted 4-1 against buying the pool citing affordability and need for a feasibility study. Villagers urge trustees to reconsider, noting the pool as a longtime community staple and potential anchor for a future community center.
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Reinbold
Parks and Recreation Commission
Kim Riddering
Lakewood
Carl Anderson
Anderson
Arquilla
Lakewood Homeowners Association
Reinbolm
Gazebo donation funds from Rotary in Matteson area trail
Rotary club members from Matteson Richton Park and Olympia Fields funded a gazebo for the Old Plank Road Trail. Since 1984 they saved proceeds, paying $10,000 after 14 years for the structure. Portions of the trail are owned by Park Forest Matteson Rich Township the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Will County Forest Preserve District.
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Matteson
Richton Park
Olympia Fields
Park Forest
Rich Township
Sinois Department of Natural Resources
Will County Forest Preserve District
Richton Park Golf Outing Aids College Scholarships
Richton Park officials announce the President's Golf Outing at Urban Hills Country Club on May 23 to boost the village college scholarship fund. Parks Director Kime Riddering notes the event, now in its second year, supports residents pursuing higher education as costs rise and federal aid falls.
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Richton Park
Urban Hills Country Club
Kime Riddering
Mary Pierce
GSU and faculty reach early three year contract deal
Governors State University and its faculty union report a three year contract with annual raises above 4 percent, pending board signature. About 200 faculty members would receive 3 percent across the board plus 1 percent merit or recruitment adjustments, with potential increases if the budget allows.
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Governors State University
Marsha Katz
Tyan
Katz
Negtta
GSU
Paula Wolff
General Assembly
Matteson consolidates to new village hall
The old village hall at 3625 W 215th St. is moved after decades as Matteson transforms from a small frontier town to a media and business hub. Staff pack records and equipment for a Thursday move with a garage sale planned for Saturday. the district had already begun using the old hall for administrative offices.
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Matteson
Robin Kelly
Kareen Murray
San Sant
Margaret
Haldane
Kelly
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Rich South High School
Kara Bonfitto
Littleton
Colo
Mary Compto
Lakewood Pool
Dent
Vandals
Park Sommeres
Park
Plank Road
Hiley
Joseph Feehery
Matteson Village
Feehery
Alberta
H. Leak
Park and Recreation Department
Hall
Pit
Vilage
Rita Mott
Hal
Ren Roem
Kerrath
Psa
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Sta Carver
Skoperver
Ovary Vie
A Geen
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Andrea
Chicago Rd
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