09 Nov 1997
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1997
Page
1
Local veterans reflect on service and recall moments from their days in the armed forces as the community prepares for Veterans Day observances. They share personal memories, camaraderie, and the impact of service on their lives and families.
Experts advise on selecting staircases that convey style and confidence. Early tips highlight the visual impact of materials, lighting, and design to create a strong entry for homes and offices. A Special Section previews trends and practical guidance for choosing stairs.
This brief note points readers to Page A 6 Circulation Classified Display for guidance on using the U S Census in tracing family histories. It lists contact numbers and a World Wide Web site for Star Newspapers with newsroom email.
Rich Township High School District 227 plans a March 1998 education tax referendum to raise the Education Fund tax rate from $1.87 to $2.67 per $100 of assessed value. The board, facing a multi million dollar deficit and declining state aid, has borrowed about $4 million in bonds. costs would rise about $50 yearly on a $100,000 home.
The Parks and Recreation Department reveals changes to the annual village event renaming it Richton Park Family Fest. The four day festival will be shortened to two days at Glaeser Park with a preliminary budget of 29000 dollars, four thousand under the prior request, following a profitability review.
Matteson plans a modest 128,922 increase to the 1997 tax levy, a 5 percent rise over 1996. Officials caution this does not guarantee a 5 percent tax bill hike, due to property tax limits and growth estimates for equalized assessed value.
Federal sources clash on plans for a Peotone third Chicago-area airport. Assistant Attorney General Joel L. Klein argues it would boost competition and lower fares, while the FAA signals no federal funding, leaving local advocates hopeful and opponents wary.
Chrissy Moon reports that turnout was low in Tuesdays election across Cook and Will counties. In Cook County only 11 percent of registered voters cast ballots in school board and local referendum contests, down from 15 percent in November 1995. Will County turnout was 15 percent, up one point from two years ago, with officials noting persistent apathy and lack of contests as factors.
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