Proposed tax levy may yield slight hike in Matteson
The Matteson Board reviewed a proposed 1998 village tax levy of $2,810,053 with a small property tax increase. A hearing is set for Nov 16 and a Dec 7 vote will finalize the levy for village and library. Estimated increases are 1.5 percent on existing property and 3 percent on new property, with homeowners seeing a few dollars more.
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Matteson Board of Trustees
Ralph Coglianese
Matteson Public Library
Coglianese
Board of Trustees
Caglianese
Trustees move to meet EPA deadline for tank upgrade
Richton Park village trustees plan to approve upgrading fuel tanks at the municipal building to meet the Dec. 22 federal deadline. Public Works Director Mike Conley backs selecting Accurate Tank for 57,776, with bids ranging 57,000 to 125,000 and a 2 week project. Temporary tanks will be rented at about 1,000, and cathodic protection costs 8,647 to extend life and warranty.
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Richton Park Village
Niedergang
Conley
Bremer VFW Post 2791 members stand before wall of medals
Proud members of Bremen VFW Post 2791 in Tinley Park pose before a newly renovated wall of medals, celebrating a historic display and continued service.
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Bremen
VFW
Tinley Park
Veterans Day fades as Steger VFW post faces dwindling membership
In Steger and nearby towns the Honor Eleven VFW Post 8283 once drew crowds for socials and fundraisers. Ervin Hecht recalls busy bars, fish fry galas, and generous help for police and Little League. Now membership has shrunk with 300 deaths plus aging WWII and Korean War veterans, raising concern for future activity and possible closures like the nearby Dalton post.
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Chicago Road
Ervin Hecht
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Little League
VFW
Ervin
Dle
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Bosnia
Dalton Post
Jim Kraus
American Legion
Illinois Center premiers film strips for kindergarten learners
Illinois Center at the Illinois Primary Center unveils a new media center for preschool and kindergarten students with computers, film strips, cassette audio, puzzles, electronic games, and laser discs. Librarian Barbara Arola notes the center offers narrated story activities and professional development books for staff while students attend 35 minute sessions twice weekly to foster a love of reading.
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Illinois Primary Center
Barbara Arola
Arora
Arola
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