23 May 1996
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1996
Page
1
A new Field Museum exhibit offers a comprehensive look at spiders with interactive displays and expert insights. The feature explores species diversity, web architecture, and the role of arachnids in ecosystems, inviting visitors to explore through hands on stations and digital guides.
The area’s leading prep track athletes head to statewide competition as Dimensions previews the upcoming meet. The feature highlights standout performers, anticipated events, and the significance of the regional races for local programs.
A public private venture aims to turn baby shower events into primers for safer nurseries, promoted by the It Pays columnist in Business coverage. The initiative emphasizes risk awareness, safer products, and practical precautions for new parents.
The page lists main contact numbers for circulation and classifieds. Main number is 755 6161, circulation 755 3344, and classifieds 755 3993. No additional context or names provided.
Prairie State College faces a philosophical split as new limited tax bonds bring over 3 million dollars in spending. President E Timothy Lightfield with Oliver Alexander Diane Grossi and Bob Hirsch favor equipment replacements capital improvements and grounds renovations on the north campus. Trustees Michael Monteleone and Mark Fazzini vote against the tentative FY 1997 budget and spending plan citing caution on rapid spending.
Richton Park officers end a year without a contract as the Village Board approves a two year deal with the Police Labor Council Richton Park Lodge 163. The agreement includes three minor language changes and retroactive pay from May 1995, expiring April 30 1998.
Matteson Village Board unanimously approved resolutions to abate the 1995 levies on bonds for park improvements, water refunding, Old Plank Road Trail, and the utility extension project. The action removes 872000 from the 1995 levy, helping keep taxes lower while funding bond payments via sales tax, existing funds, and developers. A part time property maintenance officer will be hired May through October with 10000 compensation and use of an old police car for one year.
Matteson Village Board approved RTAA plans to build temporary five-field soccer complex on 10 acres at Southgate Commerce Center east of Central Avenue. The not-for-profit RTAA will lease the land for 10 years at 500 per year with volunteer construction, aimed at giving youth a stable home field and continuing programs since 1986.
The Country Club Hills Unit School District Committee holds a 7:30 p.m. panel discussion in City Hall to examine creating a K through 12 unit district. Experts in education law and finance will review educational and financial implications with input from four area districts and their superintendents.
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