16 Oct 1994
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1994
Page
1
A Dimensions feature surveys how family values are defined and who decides, tracing shifting meanings across cultures and eras. Analysts weigh religious, legal, and social perspectives, highlighting evolving norms and contested ideas shaping domestic life.
A chat with the new president of the Greater South Suburban Association of Realtors highlights a fall showing of homes and options for senior citizens today. The section covers finance lifestyle health and related topics.
Columnist Tom Houlihan argues that state Senate President James Philip’s latest controversial comments reflect a longstanding national pattern. The piece frames the remarks within a broader historical context and tone typical of editorial commentary.
After eight months and thousands of volunteer hours the Matteson Historical Society prepares to open its museum on Oct 23 from 2 to 5 p.m. in the village’s former public library at 813 School Ave. Len Olund will MC. Village President Mark Stricker and Illinois Heritage Association officials attend.
A state environmental agency ruled the wood burner proposed near Chicago Heights should be classified as a solid waste management facility after a May 11 public hearing. Illinois Wood Energy plans to appeal. developers insist the plant is a power generator, not a garbage facility, drawing mixed views from environmental groups and officials.
Young students from Faith United Protestant Church School in Park Forest visited the Thorn Creek Nature Center last week. Erin McKay of Matteson points to a woodland find on the path as photographer notes an up close look at nature. More photos appear in Section B Page 4.
Residents in the south and southwest suburbs can attend town hall meetings Wednesday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Prairie State South Suburban and Moraine Valley colleges. Project 2000, launched by Governors State University, aims to unite residents and leaders to draft a regional strategic plan by September 1995 addressing tax policy airport development economy and environment.
Weller and Giglio clash over an Oct poll showing Republican Jerry Weller 12 points ahead of Democrat Frank Giglio for the 11th Congressional District seat being vacated by retiring Rep. George Sangmeister. Giglio calls the sample too small, while Weller cites prior polls and campaign messaging.
Tinley Park business owners and residents plan to sue the Park District over leasing space to restaurateurs in the Vogt House and Bremen Cash Store projects. Gus Pettas of Wheatfield's and Mike Evan of Gambone's say about a dozen clients have asked attorney Douglas Roller to file the suit, though specifics remain undisclosed.
Park Forest Village Board of Trustees approved final development plans to convert the ailing Park Forest Centre into a downtown hub and endorsed an asbestos-removal project at Bramson's store east of Marshall Fields Co. The Bramson's building will become the new Village Hall as Patrick Kelly praised the plan and Harold Back outlined timetable uncertainties due to survey work.
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