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Newspaper

Matteson Star

Location

Matteson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1997

Page

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First Look at Midwest Holiday Lights and Movies

Travel editor catalogs festive light displays across the Midwest while reviewers rate upcoming holiday films. The piece previews seasonal events and cinema options, highlighting best bets for families and travelers during the festive period.

Midwest

Offensive defense High School All Area Football Team Named

High school football selects its annual All Area squad highlighting top offensive and defensive players. Lists standout backs linemen linebackers and backs from regional teams. Recognition emphasizes skill speed strength and game impact across the area.

Bottomless pit of goods and the culture of excess

This piece questions whether accumulating material possessions weakens society. It argues creativity arises from everyday life, starting in the kitchen, and invites readers to rethink consumer habits as a path to genuine value. The article links home life to broader cultural implications and hints at a broader Dimensi program on gifts from the home.

Phone Directory Contact Numbers and Website

The listing shows the Star Newspapers contact numbers with (708) area code for main circulation 802 8000 classified 802 8868 display 802 8001 editorial 802 8080 and a World Wide Web site at www starnewspapers com. The message includes newsroom email access.

Starnewspapers.com

Fragmented OCR reads unclear local notice text

The readable fragments show no complete facts, names, dates, or locations to summarize a specific event or item. Without clearer content, produce no misleading details and preserve only the available fragments for a best effort card.

Richton Park approves anti monotony housing code

After months of debate the Richton Park Board of Trustees passed an anti monotony ordinance to diversify fascias and designs in new subdivisions. The board also waived a brick requirement for new homes citing flexibility in materials while aiming for varied front elevations.

Richton Park Board of Trustees Tim Hammond New Devel

Chiefs oppose school funding plan in Illinois

A group of south suburban school chiefs warned Gov. Edgar’s HB 452 would cut aid for districts 215 205 206 and 227 if enacted. They noted a proposed $1.6 billion increase favors Chicago and downstate schools with a funding freeze looming for several districts if special session votes fail or delay.

Edgar Thornton Township Doug Long Thornton Township Bloom Township Rich Township Crete-Monee Rich Central High School Olympia Fields Chicago

Resident flags Metra hazards at Richton Park station

Richton Park resident Jim Redmore patrols the Metra station on Sauk Trail and reports rotted ties nails and exposed wires. He says a small fire near a railroad tie was extinguished with bottles. Metra officials say stations are inspected every other day and major repairs follow federal guidelines.

Danielle Hirsch Richton Park Metra Sauk Trail Jim Redmore Redmore Audrey Rente

Suburban philanthropists give locally to fund good works

Donors in the Chicago suburban area support local charities with money and time. Diane and Paul Kessler of Flossmoor regularly back Aunt Martha’s and other groups, while Craig Duchossois notes Thrall Car employees help fund causes locally and nationwide. John Lagestee highlights Walt’s Food Stores backing Cancer Support Center and Bible League. Overall, individuals provide about 80 percent of donations with arts, culture, humanities and human services the top beneficiaries.

Diane Paul Kessler Flossmoor Aunt Marth Cial Craig Duchossois Chicago Heights Harvey Duchossois John Lagestee Walt South Holland Homewood Tinley Park Crete Cancer Support Center Bible League American Association of Fund Raising Counsel AAFRC

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