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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1986
Page
1
Homeless John is among many wanderers seeking work, food, and shelter in the south suburbs. The article discusses “street people” and local agencies aiding the homeless, highlighting daily struggles and community responses on Page C-1.
In Section D sports report, high school teams respond to holiday tournaments across the region. Readers are invited to submit entries for the Christmas Lion Giveaway on Page C-7 and the 4 Star Triple Feature contest on D-5.
Richton Park trustees held a midyear budget review with three departments presenting their spending analyses. Parks and recreation sought minor transfers for printing and clerical help due to sick leave. community development noted adequate funding but requested more printing for permit form changes. finance asked for clerical and part time salary boosts and an extra calculator while proposing to trim the supervisor line. Further department reviews were planned at a workshop, with details available from village officials at 481-8950.
A suburban health agency urges a sweeping reduction of beds in south Cook and DuPage hospitals over 14 years, projecting a net 2,247 bed cut and more than 25 percent losses at several facilities including Ingalls Memorial. Administrators say figures differ from actual licensed beds and some cuts already underway.
Rich Township High School District 227 board committee reviewed near final plans for a high ceiling gym at Rich South. A pre engineered Butler type building will replace the original conventional design to fit an $450 000 budget, with construction bids due in December and work to start next spring.
Faith United Church of Christ in Matteson dedicated newly completed stained glass windows. Artist Kurt McKinney discussed the design with Joanne Albright and Rev. Lynn Spitz-Nagel as church officials noted funding from memorial and special gifts. The project embodies the church’s commitment to beauty and acts of love, caring, and sharing.
Cook County sheriff-elect James O'Grady said changes will be phased in after his victory over Richard J. Elrod. He pledges stepped- up patrols, potential redeployment of personnel, and a pro active vice stance while avoiding the hire back program. He expects to appoint an acting chief and emphasizes enforcement in coordination with the state's attorney's office.
The Richton Park village board swiftly approved fire and police equipment purchases and routine budget actions after a Monday session. Officials noted a $100,000 state Build Illinois check and progress on water main work under Interstate 51 while approving bids above the initial price for breathing apparatus and authorizing $1,010 for traffic counters to aid police, public works, and commuter parking lot operations.
Funeral services for Joseph Feehery Matteson village president who died Thursday at his home will be held at 10 a.m. at St. Lawrence O Toole Church in Matteson Visitation is today from 2 to 9 p.m. at Spindler Koelling Lincolnway chapel Matteson He is survived by wife Yvonne daughter Carol Rodekohr of Virginia son Thomas of Matteson brother Edward of Chicago and five grandchildren Feehery served 26 years as village president and 29 years on the village board with a 1985 return to office for a four year term The Matteson village board meets tomorrow to decide whether the president will be filled by appointment or by election in April trustees await attorney guidance and consider running for president John Rangel the acting president pro tem weighs a possible bid
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