30 May 1999
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1999
Page
1
A coalition aims to classify Lincoln Highway as a heritage corridor like Route 66. New signs will mark it as historic next month, with coalition members from Chicago Heights Frankfort Matteson and Plainfield guiding the effort across Illinois 170 miles from Lynwood to Fulton.
Meadow Lake officials voiced concern over the park and boardwalk at Meadow Lake Estates. Trustee Greg Spathis criticized the man made lake and park area after touring the subdivision. Community planner Regan Stockstell said the Homeowners Association remains unhappy with repair progress promised by developers Financial Properties FDIC earlier this year.
The FY 2000 budget approved by the General Assembly designates 20,000 dollars for Rich Township infrastructure work and 5,000 dollars to promote and operate Rich Unit. Rich Township High School District 227 also receives 20,000 dollars for safety programs at Rich East High School.
Park Forest marks its 50th Memorial Day with solemn ceremonies and a community-wide observance. Veterans groups, residents and families gather at Juniper Park and St. John’s Cemetery to honor those who died serving the nation. The program features the Rev and speakers, flag folds, wreaths, parades, and a 9:30 a.m. service by Post 1198 and other veterans organizations.
A look at the end of the school year notes relief but also heightened concern over safety. Amid bomb threats and crises, educators and legislators plan enhanced crisis policies and drills. Administrators in many districts review protocols to prevent incidents and reassure communities.
A rapid sequence of deadly school attacks from Moses Lake Washington in 1996 to Littleton Colorado in 1999, including West Paducah Kentucky 1997 and Jonesboro Arkansas 1998, with teachers and students killed and many wounded, spurring debate and policy attention.
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