14 Oct 1993
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1993
Page
1
A special section highlights area restaurants for diners and urges readers to explore new menus. Three voyages invite Trekkers and adventurers to focus on future dining experiences and culinary discoveries.
Karen Caffarinis It Pays column lists inexpensive Halloween treat ideas with practical tips for budget hosts. The column emphasizes simple, affordable options and quick crowd-pleasing sweets suitable for parties or trick or treat events.
Pat Bouchard reflects on whether Michael Jordan's Bulls retirement eclipsed the world's harsher events. A separate feature by Gilda Williams explores her Native American connections in depth. Classified and circulation numbers are listed as 755-3993 and 755-3344.
Country Club Hills aldermen backed a new city ordinance dubbed the good neighbor rule limiting playing ball on private driveways to 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The veto fight drew strong resistance from residents and several aldermen, prompting a heated council hearing and calls for broader review.
Illinois officials say casinos may be used to win Chicago Mayor Daley support for Edgar’s plan to back a third regional airport in the South Suburbs. Governor Edgar vows to push ahead despite the FAA’s denial of funding for a master plan at the Peotone site, with private investment and bond funding explored to cover a roughly $1.9 billion project. Community opposition voices frustration as the debate continues.
Matteson trustees review a Transcontinental Properties Inc TIF proposal seeking 5 million in future tax money for Matteson Commons at I 57 and Vollmer Rd to fund public improvements. Board members emphasize careful review due to effects on District 159 and District 227 and the need for district consultation.
Richton Park residents face property tax increases to fund a new ambulance bought for 92,626. The village approves Road Rescue bid and plans a five year loan of 21,000 per year. A back door referendum could put the levy on the April 1994 ballot with about 60 days to collect signatures. Water and sewer tap on fees for new homes may rise from 200 to 1,000 plus 50 per half.
An Olympia Gardens firefighter monitored a fire deliberately set by Richton Park Fire Department at a vacant Cicero and Poplar property. The owner allegedly allowed burning to clear land for future development. University Park and Frankfort departments joined to practice blaze fighting techniques.
The South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association aids municipalities amid new cable laws. Kurt Carroll says SSMMA explains FCC filing steps to become a franchising authority and notes potential need for model agreements adaptable to different cable companies and local regulations.
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