03 Nov 1994
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1994
Page
1
The Museum of Science and Industry unveils Take Flight, a long-awaited exhibit that explores aviation history. An interview profiles a south suburban woman who serves as the museum's logistics coordinator, outlining her role in coordinating the exhibit's opening.
A brief note reports that more single women are choosing home ownership as a residency option. It mentions ongoing tournament time for football and girls volleyball, hinting at local sports events in progress.
Less than a week to election day and ongoing campaign coverage with endorsements in county contests. Also previews a Sunday section on fall home decor and a special feature on how to dress up your house this season.
Matteson reports 45 percent resident participation in curbside blue bag recycling. Village director Rita Miotti says nearly half of residents embrace recycling, with first quarterly revenue from recyclable sales due at the Nov 7 Village Board meeting. Revenue amount undecided, as agreement with Sexton Disposal directs all proceeds to the village. Miotti notes staff will push to grow participation further and offset higher scavenger charges while Sexton handles collection costs.
Richton Park dispatchers Ed Leo Linda Virzi and Vizzi illustrate a demanding night in the 911 room amid Halloween pressure. The article covers their duties from answering calls processing notices securing entrances and monitoring facilities while highlighting a levy vote to fund more officers and a dispatcher.
State Rep. Larry Wennlund of New Lenox has drawn large campaign donations from riverboat gambling interests while his Democratic challenger Lois Mayer is mainly funded by the state Democratic Party. The Joliet area contributors include Ferro family members tied to Empress Riverboat Casino and related construction firms. Wennlund reported about 112000 in donations for January to October 1994, with specific large sums from Empress investors and local contractors.
Matteson officials loosened rules to allow residents without state licenses but with field experience in architecture construction electrical trades to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals. The board, rarely convening, handles disputes between contractors and building inspectors, though most disagreements are settled beforehand. Chief Building Inspector John Schury notes the change aims to ease finding qualified members for upcoming cases.
Ruth Thomas reports Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center Inc plans to obtain a group home permit for a Crete Township residence off Wolpers Road. Neighbors who opposed the four year ago decision return to the process as the facility previously housed girls despite a denied initial special use permit and a federal protest.
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