28 May 1998
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1998
Page
1
A partial notice warns that sun exposure may affect vision, mentioning possible dimensional effects. It urges caution for outdoor workers and readers to protect eyes with shade and proper eyewear as the sun’s glare increases.
Richton Park village board approves a Tax Incentive Financing district at Governors Plaza and sets 1998 99 goals. Officials say TIF funds will redevelop the area and attract developers while district boundaries and redevelopment areas are defined. The board also approves a park pavilion bid and a Will County landscape business.
Superintendent Reginald Nolin urges full-day kindergarten as a district standard, arguing for extended hours to benefit academic and developmental progress. Other educators support extended days but emphasize parent choice, with Illinois law requiring half-day options when full-day is offered.
Teachers at Illinois Primary Center in Matteson reveal audio tapes of students favorite songs and nursery rhymes sent home to reinforce classroom lessons. The project Early Start program supports at risk children ages three to five. Parents report listening in cars and at home boosts listening and pre reading skills while keeping up communication with educators. The district serves Olympia Fields Park Forest Matteson and Richton Park with about 2451 students.
Trustee Dale Graham raised concern at a May board meeting about 52 vacant houses up from about 30, urging officials to monitor the issue for property values. He questioned bond plans to buy 10 acres for Olympia Fields Ford and a car dealership deal, suggesting a review of both matters before proceeding.
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