12 May 1996
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1996
Page
1
A special feature spotlights several devoted mothers, sharing experiences and community roles. The piece weaves personal narratives with themes of resilience and family support, aiming to illuminate everyday kindness.
Tom Houlihan laments racist actions against an Oak Forest church and the harm felt by local residents. Caregivers and health professionals are highlighted in special stories, with pages D4-7 and A-12 noted for related content.
Richton Park officials study long term water demand with Baxter Woodman Consulting Engineers, projecting 2.7 million gallons per day average and 6.5 million peak. A new treatment plant and storage tower are recommended to reach 5.87 million gallons daily capacity and 2,750,000 gallons storage.
A lightning strike sparked a gas line rupture near 20000 block Western Ave. Fire units evacuated 13 homes as police and utilities halted traffic for about two hours until the pipeline was capped. Separately, Angelique N Little, 25, was arrested at Financial Federal Trust on theft charges tied to a May 3 fraud using a supervisor’s code.
The World Theatre in Tinley Park has expanded dirt piles along Ridgeland Avenue as erosion control for a planned crowd increase by the 1997 season. Village officials say any capacity rise needs formal approval, engineering plans, and permits, with a 30 day building permit issued while ownership works with trustees on the project.
Peotone Mayor Richard Benson with the Environmental Law and Policy Center leads a campaign against extending Interstate 355 to Peotone. A public hearing on the first phase is set for May 29 at 7 p.m. at Lincoln Way High School New Lenox. The plan includes a 20 mile link from I 80 New Lenox to I 57 Monee.
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