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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1986
Page
1
Rich South and Rich Central battle to a share of the SICA South volleyball title while Hinsdale Central caps an unbeaten SICA East season. A regional tournament preview appears in Sports Section D.
The first state mandated report card for Matteson School District 162 shows Indiana Park Forest third graders outpacing Sauk Richton Park peers in reading vocabulary and comprehension. Indiana 37.5 percent top quartile in reading vocabulary and 56 percent top quartile in reading comprehension, with 10 percent and eight percent bottom quartile respectively, while Sauk records 21 percent top vocabulary and 20 percent bottom quartile.
Metra commits about 18.5 million to acquire Illinois Central Gulf electric commuter division. The fiscal 1987 plan earmarks 10 million local share, 2 million for startup and shop, and 3.5 million for repairs, with federal Urban Mass Transportation funds expected to cover most costs. The 40.6 mile ICG lines serve Randolph Street to University Park, South Chicago and Blue Island branches. Ridership averages 42,400 weekdays and 7,970 Sundays. Page 2 continues.
Anita Pfeifer reports on a meeting of Old Plank Road Trail supporters urging residents to back the advisory referendum. They argue a two mile Rich Township land purchase for a 21 mile corridor will boost quality of life via jogging biking and quiet recreation with minimal tax impact.
Matteson board approves creating four limited C-5 commercial zones along Route 30 between Main Street and the Illinois Central Gulf embankment to spur redevelopment of empty lots while preserving the village’s old flavor. The action, waived second reading, aims to regulate future business types, setbacks, and height, with parcels under one acre eligible. Judith Kramer named director of community relations, effective November 3, to promote residents and businesses and oversee fair housing. The board also backed up to six informational signs for the Old Plank Road Trail but did not approve banners near the November 4 election, suggesting Lincoln Mall placement instead.
Governors State University poll finds state Rep Jack Davis leading Joliet accountant Shawn Collins 36 to 32 with 32 undecided. The survey of 300 registered voters across four counties notes wide leads in several races and highlights high undecided votes, especially in the Fourth and 42nd districts.
In a pivotal SICA South matchup, Kan kakee fell 21-12 as first place pursuit sharpened. Rich South upset Crete-Monee 26-8, leaving Rich East winless in conference play with a 42-28 setback. Also notes Marian faces Crystal Lake Central in fall gridiron action.
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