Matteson library chief reflects on growth and legacy
Longtime Matteson library director recalls slower than expected growth since the library's founding, a failed bond referendum, and a push for a modern building with full‑time staff. She also highlights founders role in the Matteson Historical Society and civic commissions shaping the village's pioneer spirit.
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Northeast Illinois Planning Commission
Matteson
Park Forest
Allis Chalmers
Goyak
Matteson Historical Society
Joseph Feehery
The
Historical Society
Commission
Library
Plan review for Hampton Inn at 198 acre Stillman project
Planners reviewed a proposed Hampton Inn motel as part of Jerry Stillman’s 198 acre office commercial industrial development from I 57 to Cicero and Lincoln Highway to 205th Street opposite his Holiday Inn complex and Town Center. A May 28 hearing will address only the motel site plan.
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Hampton Inn
Jerry Stillman
I-57
Cicero Avenue
Lincoln Highway
205Th Street
Stillman
Holiday Inn Complex
Matteson Town Center
Hampton Inns
Holiday Inns
Holiday Inn
Bus Hits Squad Car Injures Five In Matteson
Five area youngsters were shaken up and two treated for minor injuries when a Matteson School District 162 bus collided with a Matteson police squad car en route to a disturbance call on Main Street at 214th Place. Bus driver Joan Miller was ticketed for failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.
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Matteson
Prim
William Hedges
Main Street
214Th Place
Hedges
Joan Miller
Schilaci withdraws Richton Park vote contest bid
Mary Schilaci, a Richton Park village trustee candidate, decided not to refile an amended contest petition after missing the 30 day deadline. Village officials noted no vote irregularities and attributed the failure to strong campaigning by her opponents.
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Richton Park
Mary Schilaci
Schilaci
Board of Trustees
Michael Welsh
Deer dies after jumping through windows in Park Forest
A deer leaped through a plate glass window in the Lincolnwood area of Park Forest, later dying in a police animal control van before treatment. A second reported incident nearby involved another deer entering a garage window. Police linked the two sightings as the same animal, noting the unusual north side activity.
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LaRue Street
Lincolnwood
Park Forest
Park Forest Animal Control Unit
Ellen Clancy
Kentucky Street
Western Avenue
Willis Brunson
Matteson Jaycees announce Sports Challenge details
The Matteson Jaycees announce Sports Challenge 87 set for May 24 during the Matteson Memorial Day Festival. Registration opens to all students in kindergarten through eighth grade from Matteson schools or village residents.
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Matteson Jaycees
Matteson
P.O
III
Richton Park Library Starts Survey Tabulation
The Richton Park public library board is tabulating responses from its recent survey to gauge public attitudes toward services and future programs. Surveys were mailed to residents last month and additional copies are available at the library for return as plans are finalized. Trustees thanked respondents and urged more residents to share opinions.
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Richton Park Public Library
Richton Park
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