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Matteson Star

Location

Matteson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1995

Page

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Decorative ceramic tile shifts from floors to many uses

A HomeGuide feature explores modern ceramic tile designed for walls and columns beyond flooring. The piece notes a special revenue sharing program delivering grocery shopping deals to schools in the southern suburbs and hints at examining Market Days trends.

Home Furnishings Spotlight in Today’s Edition

Style and comfort cover furniture, floor coverings, window treatments and appliances in the special Home Furnishings section of today’s edition. Readers can preview trends, picks, and advice across a range of home updates.

Picks to click in Tuesday school and district races

Se Some picks to click our choices in Tuesday's school and special district elections. Main number Circulation 755-3344 755-3993.

AIDS speaker urges awareness at Rich East High School

Rae Lewis-Thornton spoke at Rich East High School about living with AIDS sponsored by Cook County Circuit Court and Alpha Kappa Alpha. She described her health struggles and personal history to students and parents, stressing the seriousness of the disease and the need for awareness.

Lewis-Thornton Rich East High School Naomi Campbell Rae Lewis-Thornton Cook County 6Th District Markham Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Theta Rho Omega Lewis Thornton Coun

Richton Park selects center site at Cicero and Imperial

Richton Park officials explain site choice for a proposed community center at Cicero Avenue and Imperial Drives citing central location accessibility and future expansion. Plans include a 4.8 acre parcel with 3 acre center, parking and landscaping. funding hinges on two referendum votes and soil studies before construction proceeds.

Alberta H. Leak Richton Park Ite Parks and Recreation Pat Ryan Cicero Avenue Imperial Drives Ryan Vil Imperial Drive Lakewood Subdivision Regieman Cook County Ilinois Michael John Construction

Reading scores fall in South Suburban schools

Local report cards show reading scores decline across several area districts. Rich Township District 227 and Bloom Township District 206 report tenth grade reading drops of 1 to 7 percent and 7 percent respectively, with some schools exceeding state averages in other subjects.

Rich Township Rich Central High School Rich East Rich South Brian Knutson Bloom Township Bloom Bloom Trail Beecher

School elections shape tax questions and board races

Voters across districts decide local school issues on Tuesday. In Matteson District 159 four incumbents and four newcomers vie for four seats, with two two year posts. Matteson District 162 features several candidates for four and two year terms, including appointed members seeking re election. Rich Township District 227 lists three four year terms and a two year post with multiple incumbents and challengers. See ELECTION, Page A-4.

Board of Education Matteson Michael Grammer Beaver Dam Road Jeffery Johnson Roberta Arquilla Drive Richton Park Wilburn Wilkins Jr Old Creek Lane Sonya Norwood Timberlane Victoria Prairne Arquilla Educati Plus Olympia Fields Roger Brown Academy Ave Rich Township Julian Freund Winnebago Park Forest W.A. Brunson W. 192Nd Place Country Club Hills

Wood burner opponents win court battle near Bloom Township

Illinois Appellate Court ruled Illinois Wood Energy Partners must obtain a special use permit to build the wood burner near Chicago Heights, triggering a required Cook County public hearing for input from residents and businesses. Activist Li Ussery led the anti burn effort, arguing no hearing had been held.

Bloom Township Chicago Heights Illinois Illinois Wood Energy Partners Mit Lincoln Highway State Street Cook County Li Ussery Ussery

Senator Demands Grand Jury Probe Into Ford Heights Case

Olympia Fields Senator Aldo DeAngelis urges the Cook County State's Attorney's Office to convene a grand jury investigation of the Ford Heights Police Department murder of Richard Will. DeAngelis said the office agreed to proceed and the inquiry will determine what happened, with results expected to be presented to the public.

Bill Schwingel Cook County Ford Heights Richard Will Aldo DeAngelis Olympia Fields Jack O'Malley DeAngelis Sffice Andy Knott

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