Barnes optimistic on bus bill passage
State Rep. Jane M. Barnes predicts a transportation bill for private and parochial school students will reach the General Assembly soon. She plans to call Senate Bill 812 before month end, confident of enough votes in a favorable House atmosphere. The measure, previously shelved, would require public districts to provide transport up to five miles from homes.
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Franklin Shuftan
General Assembly
Jane M. Barnes
Oak Lawn
Barnes
House-Senate
81St
Adeline Geo-Karis
R-Waukegan
Bill
Archdiocese of
Chicago
Load limit signs go up if repairs miss deadline
Village officials moved to install load limit signs if required repairs are not completed by the deadline. The board approved pump repair expenditure, sign variance for Bonanza restaurant, and noted an August sales tax gain. Departures and replacements in village staff were announced, along with land and library expansion considerations. Legislative discussion covered school transportation funding and SB 1812 with party and institutional positions outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonanza
Youth Meeting at Immanuel Lutheran Church
The Immanuel Lutheran church youth group at Cicero Avenue and Sauk Trail, Matteson, will meet at David Campbell’s home in Richton Park on Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. A food drive is planned November 30 in the parish hall before morning worship, with participants asked to bring canned or packaged foods.
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Immanuel Lutheran Church
Cicero Avenue
Sauk Trail
Matteson
David Campbell
Richton Park
Transit district role may change as RTA flounders
The South Suburban Mass Transit district weighs security upgrades at Park Forest South ICG station with UMTA funds proposed for cameras and interlinked microphones with Governors State University safety system. Trustees also tackle a paint renewal dispute for Bombardier Highliner cars as a hazardous chemical issue blocks proposed stripping and repainting at Woodcrest shops.
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RTA
Park Forest South Illinois Central Gulf
ICG
UMTA
Federal Urban Mass Transportation Administration
Pigott
Governors State University
South Suburban Mass Transit District
Bombardier Corporation of Canada
Bombardier
Woodcrest
Village Planning Commission weighs variances for Karlov Ave project
The village planning commission on November 11 recommended parking space length cuts for the office site from 20 to 17 and for the Burger King site from 20 to 19 feet. It also supported a setback variance for the restaurant from 45 feet to 32 feet eight inches at the Karlov avenue frontage, with a 24‑foot drive to the library lot. Staff proposed a minimum 19‑foot parking length. Carl McLinden challenged curb cut limits on Sauk for two entities. Village President Frank Farrell urged alternative board proposals and read a letter detailing county support against reopening the Sexton landfill, noting Sen elect Mahar and commissioners McDonald, Larson, Tyrrell backing opposition. He urged residents to write in to oppose the landfill. Tecson, Hansen, and Woods did not attend.
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Village Planning Commission
Burger King
Karlov Avenue
Planning Commission
Karlovy
McLinden
Sauk
Frank Farrell
Peter Cioni
Farrell
Sexton
John G. Sexton Company
Richton Park
County Board of Commissioners
William Mahar
Mary McDonald
Ronald Larson
Harold Tyrrell
Joseph Tecson
Carl Hansen
Joseph Woods
Fairy Tale Day at Matteson Library
Matteson Public Library marks National Children's Book Week with Fairy Tale Day featuring a series of short films based on familiar fairy tales. Librarians host screenings and activities for young readers and families.
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Matteson Library
Matteson Public Library
Faith Church Youth Bowl and Sunday Plans Highlight Week
The Faith Church United Church of Christ Matteson youth fellowship meets after the 11 a.m. service to go bowling at Lakewood bowl. The primary church school class will sing during worship, Rev. Walter Maass speaks on Facing Life.
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Youth Fellowship of Faith Church
United Church of Christ
Matteson
Lakewood Bowl
Church
Walter Maass
Bell Ringers rehearse Saturday at Zion Lutheran Matteson
Junior Handbell Ringers meet at Zion Lutheran Church in Matteson from 3 to 4 30 p m to practice for a Lincoln Mall concert on December 1 at 6 30 p m directed by Carol Schoeling. Zion teens gather Sunday at 6 30 p m to craft gift favors for Applewood Nursing Home residents during the Christmas season.
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Zion Lutheran Church
Matteson
Lincoln Mall
Carol Schoeling
Zion
Applewood Nursing Home
Zion Lutheran church elects new officers in Matteson meeting
At a Zion Lutheran congregation meeting in Matteson last Sunday, James Jensen was elected president. Other officers include Bruce Vollrath as vice-president Diane Boehm secretary Dr Joel Prince board of stewardship Art Widen board of Evangelism Bill Limmer assistant financial secretary and Ray Braun clerk trustee.
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Congregational Voters
Zion Lutheran Church
Matteson
James Jensen
Bruce Vollrath
Diane Boehm
Joel Prince
Art Widen
Board of Evangelism
Bill Limmer
Ray Braun
Cemetary
FabIECON and DusiNess Office Notice at Park Forest
Public notice appears to outline mailing and subscription details for FabIECON and DusiNess offices located at 122 Plana Park Park Forest Illinois 60466. It notes second class postage and mailing offices with rates for delivery by Star Carrier or US Mail, including local trade zone pricing and annual charges.
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Fabiecon and
DusiNess
Plana Park Forest
Illinois
Park Forest
Additinwa
Gourmet Christmas Dinner Trip to Bennett Curtiss House
Matteson parks and recreation offers December 9 evening trip to the Bennett Curtiss house at Grant Park with gourmet food served. The 17.50 dollar fee covers transportation and all you can eat. Departure 6:45 p.m. from village hall parking lot 3625 West 215th Street. Registration at Matteson Community Center 4450 West Oakwood Lane during office hours.
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Matteson Parks and Recreation Department
Bennett Curtiss
Grant Park
Village Hall
West 215Th Street
Matteson Community Center
West Oakwood Lane
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Police Department
Dermody
Park Forest South
Sandra L. White
Orland Park
205Th Steel
Karen M. Rasmussen
Boy Scout Troop 114
Lenox
Klausing Tree Service
Smitty's
Tree Service
Alsip
Senate
Hus
U.S. Senate
United States
George Hennessey
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Act
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
James Aggen
Sieden Prairie School
Kevin Hausman
Kevin
Aggen
Faith Fellowship
Rip van Winkle
Gwen
Jill
Matteson-Richton Park Star
Park Forest Star
Williams
Willams II Prentwater G Sons
US Mail
USA
City OF
Chicago Heights
Chicago Heights Municipal
Chicago Road
Charles Panici
Heritage Plaza
W. 183Rd
183Rd & Crawford
Country Club Hills
DING
Crete
Mid-America
Crete Carpet
Visa
Union Ave
Steger
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