11 Nov 1993
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1993
Page
1
At Chicago's Field Museum of Natural History a major new exhibit titled Into Africa invites visitors to explore the dark continent. Prime Time coverage emphasizes immersive displays, prehistoric fossils, and stories of exploration.
A Veterans Day feature gathers memories from World War I veterans, recalling battles, sacrifice and national resolve. The piece honors the fallen and highlights personal anecdotes from surviving servicemen, offering a window into wartime sacrifice and remembrance.
Karen Cafarrini writes about debtors rights and managing creditors in the Business section. See It Pays on Page B-1. Pat Bouchard discusses God and the Girl Scouts in Dimensions on Page H-1. Our Numbers note.
Local digest rounds up automotive notes editorials and health watch items. Readers gain quick summaries of editorial perspectives and public health tips, with brief notes on related topics from nearby pages.
Matteson Village Board weighs televising meetings amid worries it may puff egos. President Stricker dismisses the idea while Administrator Dubruiel notes past limited coverage and the need for a tape and a treacherous closed captioning mandate under the ADA. See CABLE, Page A-4.
At a Monday workshop the Matteson Village Board sparred over how to structure forums to improve resident communications. Trustees urge open access and regional sessions while considering board meeting versus informal Q and A formats and staff presence. conference decisions awaited as candidates in April pledge to boost outreach.
U S representatives debate the North American Free Trade Agreement as the vote nears. Fawell supports NAFTA citing new jobs and cheaper Mexican goods, while Reynolds and Sangmeister remain undecided. They warn about job shifts and potential environmental changes tied to the pact.
Marybeth Beeche profiles Lewis a Chicago Heights resident and commander at Bremen Memorial Post 2791 Tinley Park as part of VFWs nationwide effort to care for veterans. The article notes posts in Park Forest Sauk Village Chicago Heights Homewood Steger and the groups charity work including Poppy Day bingo donations to Eaton Rapids Michigan and Manteno VA hospitals.
Matteson and nearby south suburban communities are gaining tourism dollars. Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau president Robert Sherwood cites a $5.2 million regional impact with Matteson contributing about $664,701. Visitors spend about $15 daily in festivals and $144 for overnight meetings, with every $1 spent generating $13 in jobs and services.
Village board advances an ordinance requiring homeowners to obtain a building permit before erecting brick mailboxes. New rules specify brick structures must be 18 inches from curbs or driveways and not extend over a curb. Mailboxes must be at least 2 feet from Buffalo boxes and 10 feet from fire hydrants.
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