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Matteson Star

Location

Matteson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1989

Page

2

Americans Witness Tiananmen Uprising From Inside China

The Moores recount their experience in Beijing during the 1989 student protests, noting how video cameras fax machines and TV brought rapid global attention. They describe student aims for dialogue rather than overthrow and discuss Western media bias and the violent crackdown on June 4.

Barbara Massachusetts Institute of Technology Beijing Moores Mrs. Moore China Moore Southwest China Teachers University People’s Liberation Army Tiananmen Square Chongquing Park Forest

Newcomer Outreach Considered by Village Leaders

New residents could be reached through a proactive welcome effort by the Human Relations Commission. Officials discussed distributing information packets and business coupons via village hall visits, while stressing the need for further discussion before any program. The group highlighted upcoming growth, new homes, and an eventual interchange.

Human Relations Commission Heckler Rock Tim Gagen Hazel Crest Richton Park

Apple-Oak group hears about library plan

Trustee Robin Story of the Matte son Library Board will speak at a meeting of the Apple-Oak Homeowners Group Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the library meeting room. Story will discuss the proposed new library and the referendum on the Nov 7 ballot.

Robin Story Matteson Library Board Apple-Oak Story

Unseasonal rain snow wind cut power to 8,000 in six towns

Commonwealth Edison reported about 8,000 residents in six south suburban municipalities lost power after a Thursday night storm. Six feeder stations were knocked out, affecting Homewood Chicago Heights Richton Park Country Club Hills Park Forest and University Park. Power returned by Friday afternoon with 41 crews deployed as leaves and snow caused heavier tree and wire damage.

Commonwealth Edison ComEd Homewood Chicago Heights Richton Park Country Club Hills Park Forest Barbara McCain-Lawson University Park

Village redevelopment plan links to police, library and greens

The proposal details Avenue 900 to Vollmer Road south of Cicero area with 203rd Street jutting from Cicero into the development. It includes 205th Street as a main thoroughfare near the village center, landscaped intersections, a proposed bridge over the interstate, lakes, hotels and offices along I-57 near Vollmer Road, two 10 acre multifamily blocks, a retail center, and a village green site linked to municipal buildings. Guenther urged locating the library near the village green to accelerate the retail center while the Library Board insists on a three acre site at 207th and School streets now in use at Oakwood School. Transcontinental Properties has developed multi-use business parks nationwide.

Vollmer Road 203Rd Street Cicero 205Th Street Police Department Cicero Avenue Lakes Guenther Dubruiel Library School Streets Oakwood School Transcontinental Properties The U.S

Retaining 312 area code prompts extensive prep

Illinois Bell says adding the 708 code to Chicago suburbs requires broad customer education and changes across 144 Northeastern Illinois switching offices. Businesses and individuals are advised to tell contacts update materials and reprogram devices. Remote call forwarding offers a $15.51 per line option plus fees.

Illinois Bell Chicago Illinois

Jaycees Family Picture Day at Loehmanns Plaza Mattoon

Jaycees schedule family pictures in Loehmanns Plaza Mattoon on October 28 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Photos 10 by 13 inches cost $5 with all proceeds going to St Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis. Appointments are required. contact Estelle Shawtell at 815-469-2949 for details.

Matteson Jaycees Loehmann’s Plaza Matteson Show Biz Pizza Pleasant Waterbed Cicero Avenue Lincoln Highway St. Jude Children’s Hospital Memphis Estelle Shawtell

Richton Park Seeks 1989 Citizen of the Year Nominations

The Village of Richton Park invites residents and organizations to nominate candidates for the 1989 Citizen of the Year. Nominations due December 31, unpaid and nonpolitical service to residents in the past year is required. The winner will be chosen by the Village Board and honored at the February 1990 Commissioners Dinner.

Richton Park Village Board of Trustees Village Fest Susan K. Hartman Sauk Trail Ill

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