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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1995
Page
1
Five homes participate in an annual Christmas Walk in the rural suburbs. The feature highlights holiday decor and local charm as residents open their houses for the community. A special report on technology trends hints at changing habits and the impact of bytes and ROMs on daily life.
Dimensions offers its annual Holiday Calendar as a stress relief aid during the busy season. The feature highlights practical tips and schedules to help readers balance celebrations with self care and downtime.
Two Democrats Clem Balanoff and Frank Burkey announce interest in challenging Rep. Jerry Weller in the 11th District. Sources say more candidates may join before the March 19 primary. Weller, an assistant majority whip, plans a Dec 3 Joliet announcement.
Shoppers hit the holiday sales at Lincoln Mall and nearby stores as dawn crowds form long lines and parents with young children seek the best deals. Virgie Wallace browses for a television at Best Buy in Matteson while Eddie Chapin, 6, waits with his mother and grandmother at Target. Kerry Hassen notes strong, steady traffic despite not being overflowing, with shoppers aiming to beat the rush. Kathy Fernwall from Park Forest and granddaughter Ashley Stanicek rest between bags as they plan one more stop. Rochelle Moore and family queue at Lincoln Mall to visit Santa, planning higher spending due to a new baby.
Illinois state agencies warn drivers to watch for deer as 1994 deer related crashes totaled 17 118 across the state. Cook County records the most incidents while December through October see peak activity, prompting tips to slow down and drive defensively in deer habitat zones.
Matteson trustees adopt three ordinances to create a village zoning code court raise hotel motel tax and increase water rates. A local court will handle code violations with hearings at Village Hall rather than Cook County. Violations carry up to 500 dollars fine with appeals, aimed at stricter maintenance and promoting tourism with new hotel tax revenue.
Voters in Illinois 2nd Congressional District are expected to cast fewer than 30 percent of 334,611 registered voters in the special primary to nominate finalists for a two week battle to replace imprisoned former Rep Mel Reynolds. Holiday shopping and timing contribute to a very low turnout in both Democratic and Republican primaries across the district from Chicago’s South Side to the South Suburbs.
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