21 Nov 1993
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1993
Page
1
The mortgage refinance market remains busy due to still-low interest rates. A year ahead look at prep basketball targets Top 10 area teams, while a Dimensions section explores sexual harassment in the workplace through firsthand accounts. Merchants forecast holiday sales for 1993 with optimistic sales projections.
The piece recounts the Pilgrims feast and the evolution of Thanksgiving, noting Lincoln’s 1863 proclamation and modern turkey consumption. It cites poultry experts and stores forecasting 45 million turkeys and Walt's centers selling thousands, with frozen birds priced lower and fresh birds costing more.
In a brief meeting the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association adopted a resolution supporting a full service Cook County Client Court for the South Suburban area. Mayor Tom Brown announced the measure at Gino's Steak House in Harvey after urging by local attorney and the South Suburban Bar Association.
Police and school officials from across the township discuss a four phase anti gang plan focusing on teacher education, alternative activities, family counseling, and intensified law enforcement. Hazel Crest officials consider joining, with Rich Township funding to cover shortfalls as leaders expect eventual area wide adoption.
State Senator William Mahar from Orland Park joined a five mayor 1 80 committee to push an Illinois corridor linking Orland Park, Country Club Hills, Mokena, New Lenox and Tinley Park. The leaders urge cooperation to attract business with a proposed $200 000 IDOT grant for a study of the 1 80 corridor.
Beecher High School faced a public relations setback as its ACT average dropped 4.4 points from last year to 20.4, placing the district near the bottom of area schools. Officials blamed the statewide reporting method that excludes many top students who did not mark core course options, noting a Northwestern pre med student was excluded for not listing biology.
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