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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1994
Page
1
A regional feature celebrates cottage industry publishing amid horror and science fiction titles. Also notes dining, movies, and lifestyle pieces. The piece hints at a centuries old self knowledge system and profiles local prep girls and south suburban high schools with state tourney qualifiers in sports.
The It Pays column warns that deals that seem extraordinary may be scams and urges consumer vigilance during the annual consumer awareness week.
The Matteson Village Board named Ralph Coglianese deputy administrator to become village administrator on November 4, replacing Dan Dubruiel who departs to become city manager of Beavercreek Ohio. Coglianese, 48, has been deputy administrator three years and plans to maintain Dubruiel’s financial and economic development groundwork while deciding the future deputy role.
Matteson joins Make A Difference Day national effort with food blood and clothing drives and neighbor helping neighbor. Community groups coordinate activities through the Community Relations Department Matteson Special Events Committee Lincoln Mall Merchants Association Jaycees Apple Oak HOA Rotary and Faith United Church. Pantry of Rich Township notes pantry awareness increased donations and volunteers. Residents suggest donating clothing buying extra food or supporting shelters or soup kitchens.
In Illinois races for the House two Democratic incumbents claim GOP flyer use of John Wayne Gacy’s image is unethical and deceptive to attack opponents on the death penalty. Republicans counter that Democratic critics issue misleading statements about records in districts 37 80 and 79 with both sides accusing the other of unethical literature.
Incumbent Larry Weinlund and challenger Lois Mayer withhold poll results for the 38th House District race. Weinlund claims a lead in his commissioned poll while Mayer calls her results extremely favorable. Mayer disputes a campaign use of Will County State's Attorney stationery and defends her volunteer role on a domestic violence seminar.
Rich Township High School District 227 approved a new two year salary and benefits contract with Local 327 after ratification on Oct 6. The settlement affects 164 union members across three high schools, including secretaries custodians clerical staff instructional aides cafeteria workers monitors and technical support staff.
Chicago Heights and Ford Heights officers joined with the Suburban Drug Initiative and the Northeastern Metropolitan Enforcement Group for a two night sting. Undercover county officers posed as drug dealers near 17th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue in Ford Heights on Thursday and near 13th Street and Mason Court in Chicago Heights on Friday. Detective David Basile called it a first for the city and praised undercover officers for high risk work. No incidents were reported.
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