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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1995
Page
1
A behind the scenes look at the individuals who handle business operations and sales for the 1995 Suburban Enterprise, highlighting how they serve customers, drive transactions, and shape the local market.
Easy living appeals as town houses emerge as a preferred option for privacy and convenience. The article notes a Fall Showings event highlighting available town homes and their appeal to buyers seeking balanced living.
A quirky look at full moon myths contrasts with a legal report on a Simpson trial marked by bungling cops and costly lawyers. A domestic violence subplot appears, referenced on page A-10 with contact lines for main, classified, and circulation numbers.
Neighborhood briefs and notices compiled from the city pages include business classifieds, editorial notes, and police beat summaries with brief political bytes and local interest items.
The Richton Park village board backs a library funding vote as negotiations move an Insure One Warner Insurance Group headquarters to Tinley Park. A 50 percent school tax abatement aims to attract a 600 employee, 100 acre complex north of Interstate 80 between Ridgeland and Oak Park avenues, with occupancy expected around 1998 or 1999.
Students at Arcadia Elementary in Olympia Fields joined a classroom unit on apples by making apple pancakes. Nicole Vendder, eight, Park Forest, decorates her pancake with cinnamon and sugar while Baker, eight, Matteson, enjoys a big bite.
An hour long press conference by state Senator William Mahar in Orland Park addressed questions about alleged ghost payrolls. Mahar refused to confirm a fourth term bid as Republican sources say he plans to run in the 19th Senate District, while his lawyer said Mahar likely appears in a federal information as one of the unnamed paid consultants.
Imprisoned ex congressman Mel Reynolds leaves behind a crowded field as filings close Monday for the 2nd District special election. Democrats already include Jesse Jackson Jr. and Emil Jones Jr. with Monique Davis joining, while Republican Thomas Somer seeks the GOP endorsement and a two candidate field is expected. The Nov 28 primary precedes a Dec 12 special election with limited campaign time.
About 300 residents attended the funeral for Willie Little Bill Ruffin Jr. 21 at New Life Baptist Church after he was shot Sept. 29 by a Chicago Heights police detective. State police said the probe remains ongoing. Jesse Jackson Jr. attended in his father’s place and urged justice and community empowerment.
Della Croce, 38, announced he will seek the Democratic nomination in the 19th Senate District, aiming to replace William Mahar. He outlined a long term plan and planned meetings with officials and residents across Orland Park, Mokena, New Lenox, Tinley Park, Oak Forest, East Hazel Crest, Country Club Hills, Homewood, Flossmoor, and nearby Matteson Richton Park Park Forest areas. The candidacy was made official at an Orland Park Village Hall press conference.
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