13 Nov 1997
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1997
Page
1
Gus Rose analyzes how riverboats affect consumers in a detailed feature. The magazine also reviews Fairytale A True Story and Critical Care and expands the CloseLook things to do list. Teens say there is nothing to do but locals respond with new efforts.
NPC News Service reports swift action from officials following the conviction of Richard Devon for leaving the scene of an accident that killed three Crete Township girls. A new hit-and-run bill may be introduced in Springfield this week, with State Sen. Debbie Halvorson and Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow drafting changes. The measure faces slim chances of quick passage without a public hearing, prompted by an Illinois Supreme Court ruling requiring proof the driver knew of hitting a person.
Richton Park Fire Department joins with the International Association of Fire Chiefs and First Alert to run a five day CO poisoning awareness campaign November 18 to 22. Sears, Roebuck offers a First Alert CO alarm or dual smoke detector for 150 dollars. Fire Chief Joseph Solick notes CO hazards and urges alarms to warn residents and aid early escape. In 1997, the department logged 39 CO detector activations in ten months, with 12 problem calls to notify authorities.
Richton Park Board renews annual health inspection agreement with Cook County. County Public Health Department will inspect all food service and retail food stores at $40 per inspection and re‑inspect to address violations. County will review plans for new or remodeled food establishments to ensure compliance with regulations.
Tinley Park trustees Hannon and Fulton challenge reliance on a letter of credit from Connaught Corp over the World Music Theatre project. They cite February 21, 1989 inducement agreement with developer Michael Hakkins, who faced federal bank fraud and perjury charges related to another Tinley Park development.
Mark J Konkol reports that some parents steal students into south suburban schools by falsifying guardianship and addresses to enroll in higher ranked districts. New state law treats such actions as theft and fraud, punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $500 fine, prompting districts to tighten residency proofs and combat illegal enrollment to avoid wasting tax dollars.
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