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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1995
Page
1
A look at whether Halloween outfits shape perception or reflect the wearer, followed by a comprehensive local listing of Halloween events, parties, parades, and affair details across venues. The feature notes trends, safety tips, and how communities celebrate with costume choices.
A local youth cheer squad showcases competitive spirit beyond school pride, framing cheerleading as a formal sport with organized routines and rigorous standards. The piece highlights discipline, teamwork, and rivalry as key elements of the young team's outlook.
Prep football enters its second season with area teams well represented as we look ahead to the first round pairings. Also note Sports Coming Sunday features a full month of TV listings in the November TV Close-Up booklet.
About 75 residents gathered at Richton Park Village Hall to protest an incident involving two police officers and five youths from Lincoln Crossing after a unmarked car stopped them near Rich South High School. Parents led by Cynthia Butler allege harsh treatment of a 14 year old, with officers Detective Anthony Mitropoulous and Douglas Nieukirk cited.
Five candidates vie for three four year terms on Rich Township High School District 227 Board. Incumbents Anthony Isrmson Burdell Chapman and JoAnne Wade face Julian Freund and Don Passmore on November 7. Judith Lohr runs unopposed for a two year term. Freund a retired high school teacher now teaching part time at Prairie State College and Governors State University emphasizes cautious adoption of new programs. Wade, 39, a counselor at Illinois Mentor Inc, focuses on redistricting contract negotiations and improving education within a normal school day.
Firefighters from 21 departments battled a blaze in the 8000 block of U S Route 30 in rural Frankfort Township. The fire began when embers from a resident's brush burning traveled about 75 feet to a woodpile beside the coach house. High winds spread embers, water had to be shuttled in due to no hydrants, and one minor injury occurred to the resident aiding containment.
Matteson officials study a plan to develop three motels on five acres within the 190 acre TIF area from Vollmer Road to 205th Street between Cicero Avenue and Interstate 57. Trustees praise the concept, noting it could spur offices and restaurants in Matteson Commons while plans remain preliminary and under village review. Jim Morgan of Transcontinental Properties declined comment.
Aldo DeAngelis a veteran state senator from Olympia Fields will announce a bid for reelection to the 40th Senate District at Villa Italia Banquets at 8 am with a press conference at 9 am. He says more equitable education funding and a third regional airport for Peotone are among goals if reelected.
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