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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1997
Page
1
Madelyn Merwin spots the glorious fall colors starting to emerge and points readers to top spots for seen and photographed autumn scenery in this First Look preview.
A playful message questions whether men are born knowing tool differences like a ratchet or a wrench and hints at guidance for a comfortable retirement. The text references years and a feature titled Dimensic Golden years with ideas to improve retirement living.
Pat Bouchard questions why alcohol appears in professional sports viewing. The remarks reference familiar phone codes and stray numbers as part of the discourse on stadium concessions and fan culture.
Richton Park Parks and Recreation Director Kim Riddering presented a plan to the Village Board to rename the event Richton Park Family Fest and move it to Glasier Park with a family picnic atmosphere. The weekend event would run July 18–19 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, starting with a parade and featuring a kiddie carnival, larger fair games, and attractions for families. rides would target younger children only.
Phil Rockrohr notes local reaction divided over a state environmental study declaring Peotone the best site for a third metropolitan airport. Beth Royle predicts Mayor Daley may back the project while opponents say one public hearing is insufficient. Royle sees potential FAA support despite shifting political winds. Jesse Jackson Jr. is mentioned as part of the coverage.
University Park officer Harold E. Peake faces possible dismissal as the Police and Fire Advisory Committee weighs misconduct charges brought by Police Chief Thomas Leonard. The hearing, described in varied light by witnesses, will continue with a decision deferred to a later closed session.
The Illinois IDOT postponed decision on a third metropolitan airport for Will County’s Peotone area, with a new environmental study outlining 24 000 acres to be acquired and 1 000 homes to be displaced. It projects 236 000 jobs and over 5.1 billion in annual income, alongside privatization and marketing analyses to attract airlines, with FAA review due in 1998.
Suburban growth threatens local farms as Ed Yunker and neighbors watch crops give way to housing. In Mokena, 70 year farm work may end with baseball diamonds and new subdivisions. Farmers cope with disruption while rents, losses, and crop damage fees surface amid plans for development.
Country Club Hills became the fifth town to notify the South Towns Agency for Risk Management that it will exit the self insurance pool next year. City manager Greg Palumbo said the move follows a Sept. 24 STARM board meeting when Chanel joined Homewood Flossmoor Lansing and Crete in leaving. A one year notice is required, so the action takes effect Oct 1, 1998. STARM covers all municipal insurance except employee health. The notice deadline was Tuesday.
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