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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1986
Page
1
Local product Mike Tomczak leads the Chicago Bears as today’s starting quarterback. His mother discusses the football family connection in a Page C-1 feature, highlighting/Tomczak’s upbringing and local roots.
Homewood Flossmoor High School career counselor Charles Chip Shields has released The College Guide for Parents detailing information he deems essential for families. The note appears on Page D-1 and invites readers to explore practical guidance.
Park Forest trustees authorize staff to negotiate with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band for the 1987 88 Freedom Hall series. Limited space at Freedom Hall prompts talks with Matteson Holiday Inn as an alternate venue. A breach with Auditorium theater opens opportunities for Chicago area presenters.
A summary of Rich Township High School District 227’s first quarter of the 1986-87 year notes rising parent-teacher conference attendance across Rich Central, Rich East, and Rich South. It also cites nine National Merit semifinalists, PSAT honors, and multiple conference and regional titles in football, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and cross country, reflecting student achievement and program success.
The state operated Illinois Veterans home in Manteno, housed in the former Manteno Mental Health Center, opens with 145 veterans. Built 1936 to 1940s, the $18 million renovation created six brick buildings with three care levels, offering skilled nursing and daily nursing care, while 155 beds remain accepting applicants. Superintendent Albert Keller Jr. oversees 120 nurses and doctors as veterans, many from nearby communities, adjust to a new facility that emphasizes long term care and resident well being.
Marian Catholic defeated Joliet Catholic 14 to 0. HF 26 East Moline posted 21 while Richards finished with 27.
Rich Central 12 HF (8-3) advances to Class 6A quarterfinals next Saturday. The Vikings avenge a 45-24 playoff loss to Marian (1981). Marian (9-2) reaches the Class 5A final eight, as the Spartans beat the Hill toppers for the fourth time in school history with the same score as their first meeting of the season.
District 162 board approves two motions to start a superintendent search with staff and community input. A needs assessment to define qualifications should be done by December 16. A separate plan seeks to hire an assistant superintendent for 1987 88, possible promotion next year.
The Matteson Richton Park district reshuffles its board as Deborah Jahn resigns effective next day to move to Massachusetts. New president Jan Housinger and vice president Peter Coggeshall assume roles while Janet Algmin becomes secretary after Muriel Dawson declines the nomination citing shared leadership goals. Dawson urges rotating duties to broaden participation.
A Cook County Circuit Court granted continuances for both sides in the Haltek case against Richton Park. Arguments over a subpoena to Village Clerk Beverly Burke, seeking seven executive session minutes, are rescheduled for November 12 with testimony before the police and fire commission. Haltek, a 13 year officer, faces multiple charges and has been suspended without pay since May.
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