New election rules limit referenda to five dates
Lawmakers push consolidation to reduce local election clutter. Runoffs and nonpartisan votes now fall on one of five fixed dates each year, with court consent needed for any exception. Officials say the changes curb repeated referenda and save money while easing voter burden.
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Eighth
Harry“Bus’’ Yourell
Oak Lawn
Yourell
Conk County
Stanley Kusper
Kusper
Gourmet dinner trip for seniors December 9
Matteson parks and recreation department offers a senior trip to a gourmet dinner at the Bennett Curtiss home in Grant Park. The $17.50 fee covers transportation wine and dinner with departure at 6 45 p m from the Matteson village hall parking lot 3625 West 215th street Registration is this week at the Matteson Community center 4450 West Oakwood lane Monday through Friday 830 a m to 430 p m and Saturday from 9 a m to noon Questions to Janet Jurgensen at 748 1080.
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Matteson Parks and Recreation Department
Grant Park
Matteson
Janet Jurgensen
Skiing Workshop Offered at Matteson Community Center
Teens and adults may join a cross country skiing workshop this Thursday at 7:30 p.m. conducted by the Matteson parks and recreation department at 4450 West Oakwood Lane. Don Renick of Homewood will speak on equipment, bindings, clothing, waxing and techniques, with free admission for residents and non residents. Call 748-1080 to register.
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Matteson Parks and Recreation Department
Matteson Community Center
West Oakwood Lane
Don Renick
Homewood
Probe ends in arrest in six month cannabis case
A six month drug investigation concluded November 13 with the arrest of Judy Vetter, 34, of Richton Park, and Joseph Rodriguez, 20, of Chicago Heights. Vetter faces two counts of felony delivery of cannabis.
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Richton Park
Chicago Heights
Judy Vetter
Churchill
Joseph Rodriguez
Advent Service Set at Zion Lutheran on Wednesday
An Advent mid week worship service will be held at Zion Lutheran church in Matteson on Wednesday at 7 30 p m The Deo Gloria choir will provide special music Rev Edgar H Albers will preach Sermices will also be held on December 10 and December 17 Meanwhile a 16 year old Richton Park girl was charged with conspiracy to deliver cannabis and a larger share of the story notes police said Ms Vetter acted as a source of supply for many neighborhood residents and MEG agents collected over 30 grams of cannabis at her arrest The suspects were booked by Chicago police and face a court date next Thursday
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Kasper
Cook County
State Board of Elections
Mickey Mouse
Jim Shoe
General Assembly
Zion Lutheran Church
Matteson
Deo Gloria
Edgar H. Albers
Richton Park
James van Schepen
Ms. Vetter
van Schepen
Duncan Gray
Northeast
Metropolitan Enforcement Group
MEG
Chicago Police Department
Project Share seeks donations through six agencies in area
Star Publications will again provide office collection centers for donations. Accepts food staples nonperishables and new toys only. Checks or money orders made payable to Project Share should be mailed to Star Publications. Applications for assistance are through the six agencies listed with addresses and hours.
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Cies
Star Publications
Project Share
Jones Memorial Community Center
East 15Th Street
Chicago Heights
Harvey Community Service Center
East 154Th Street
Salvation Army
Hal
Plaza
Park Forest
Martin Avenue
Homewood
Federal Savings and Loan
Broadway
Harvey
South Route 45
Frankfort
South Harlem
Tinley Park
Library plans Yule workshops for Matteson youth
Matteson public library invites area children to holiday craft sessions from tomorrow to Thursday between 3 15 and 4 15 pm making paper chains snowflake mobiles and string popcorn. Adults may learn to choose electronic games Thursday at 7 30 pm in the library meeting room via a narrated slide show with sample games to try. Kid flicks triple feature Saturday at 1 30 pm shows The Tinder Box The Stolen Necklace and The Seven Ravens.
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Matteson Public Library
Matteson
South School Avenue
Zion Lutheran opens athletic season with games at Huth Center
Zion Lutheran school's basketball and volleyball season begins Friday at Huth Upper Grades center. Volleyball starts at 6 30 p m followed by two basketball games against St Peter's Lutheran of Joliet.
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Balmoral
Illinois Municipal League
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Santa’s
Matteson Elementary School
Ringling Brothers Circus
Chicago
Matieson-Richton Park Star
Park Foret Star
Willams Press
W Wiliams
WWE Williams Ut
Lesterg Sons
Forest
Wlinchs
Wpark Forest
Star Carne
Gus. Mai
PTO
Susan Harvey
Mary Frost
Barb Lee
Star
Phil Faso
Yvonne Hernandez
Mike York
Shari Gerenchez
Neil Armstrong School
South Suburban Humane Society
Bill Ridder
Project
Zion
Suburban Electric
Dixie Hwy
Beautiful 9
PC. Ranch Group
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