Buyers Market Foreseen For Area Housing Market
An economist John P. Davey and appraiser Alvin L. Wagner forecast a buyers market driven by rising mortgage rates and higher interest costs. Davey predicted a 10 percent drop in housing starts by mid 1979 and rates climbing to 11 or 12 percent. Wagner noted 25 to 40 percent more homes on the market and sellers lowering asking prices as inflationary values ease. The seminar at Harvey Holiday Inn drew about 150 Realtors and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Burnett
Homewood Flossmoor Board of Realtors
Harvey Holiday Inn
John P. Davey
Great Lakes Mortgage Company
Chicago
Alvin L. Wagner
A. L. Wagner & Company Flossmoor
Davey
Wagner
Richton Park approves Lakewood parcel plat for four apartments
Village planners approved the preliminary plat and site plan for four six flats on Thomas Drive in Lakewood Manor Unit 11 with stipulations. The commission required 12 parking spaces per unit, concrete pads and screenings for four trash pickups, and clarified sewer alignment with a surveyor map. They also recommended improved street name checks to avoid naming errors like Farrell Drive.
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Richton Park
Lakewood
Robert Jackman
Jackman Construction Company
Thomas Drive
Burnside
Lakewood Manor
Lakewood Bowling Lanes
Jackman
John Minder
Plan Commission
Peter Cioni
Minder
Sever
Farrell
Frank Farrell
Halloween Activities in Richton Park and Matteson
Halloween events in Richton Park and Matteson feature two haunted houses and a parade. The Richton Park Jaycees haunted house runs today 2 PM to 8 PM at Richton Square school while Matteson’s at Memorial Park Fieldhouse 211th place off Tower Ave operates 5 PM to 10 PM today and 7 PM to 10 PM tomorrow and Tuesday. The Matteson Halloween parade starts 6:30 PM tomorrow at Village Hall 3625 West 215th Street, proceeding to 915th Street Maple North to 213th Street and to Matteson Elementary School where costumes are judged and refreshments served. police and American Legion escort participants. Routes differ from a prior flyer. Main Street parade through safety precautions is avoided.
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Matteson
Richton Park
Village Hall
West
215Th Street
Maple
213Th Street
Matteson Elementary School
Matteson Police
American Legion
Wilbur Ellis
Parks and Recreation Department
Main Street
School District 159 Sets Parent-Teacher Conference Times
School District 159 serving Sieden Prairie Woodgate and Neil A Armstrong schools in Matteson Richton Park announces 10 minute parent teacher conferences scheduled Thursday 6 30 to 9 30 pm Friday 8 30 am to 11 10 am with Friday afternoon sessions for kindergarten parents. Parents may meet speech therapists LD teachers remedial reading staff music art PE nurses counselors and psychologists. Report cards will be handed out during conferences and night sessions accommodate working parents with attendance historically 98 100 percent.
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Sieden Prairie
Woodgate
Matteson
Neil A. Armstrong
Richton Park
Donald J. Tesmond
Back to Bed Missed Hour as Clocks Fall Back
The region shifted from Central Daylight Time to Central Standard Time at 2:00 a.m. causing many to miss an extra hour of sleep. People are urged to adjust clocks and routines accordingly.
Offer Accepted for Richton Park Parking Lot Expansion
An accepted offer on a 100 by 175 foot parcel triggers the first purchase in expanding the Richton Park commuter lot. Village Manager Marilynne B. Davis says appraisals for seven of nine properties have been reviewed for 90 percent funding from IDOT and UMTA, with others scheduled. relocation aid will help owners move and refinance as needed.
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Joan Bogar
Richton Park
Robert Josephson
Richton Road
Mill Road
Marilynne B. Davis
Illinois Central Gulf Railway
Governors Highway
Sauk Trail
George Arquilla, Jr
Julia Grantham
Davis
Johnson
Illinois Department of Transportation
IDOT
United States Urban Mass Transportation Administration
UMTA
Schaumberg
Freeh’s Inn
Boz’ Hot Dogs
Rock crafts on display at Earth Science club exhibition
A Park Forest Earth Science club show features rock samples minerals and animal-geological artifacts alongside handcrafted jewelry by Rock Crafts Rock Crafts Hodgson. The annual exhibition runs next weekend with a cover story in Inside magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Hodgson
Park Forest Earth Science Club
Inside Magazine
Star recommends Illinois Senate and House candidates
The Star highlights key area races for Illinois Senate and House in the upcoming November 7 election. Page 18 features recommendations for candidates seeking those offices, emphasizing notable contests and implications for voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Senate
House
the Star
History of Halloween customs traced in Rev Salter column
Read Rev Bruce Salter's column on page 16 for a history of Halloween tracing origins of dressing in costumes and going trick or treating. The piece notes Halloween blends ancient pagan rites with Christian traditions and explains how modern customs emerged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Salter
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Savings and Loan Associations
Richard J. Bostedo
Donald B. Johnson
Eugene W. Stunard
Pstar
Route 30
Ora J. Naylor
Olympia Fields Osteopathic Hospital
Odell Thompson, Jr
Thompson
Park Forest
George Podowski
the Hot Co
Bruce Sports
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