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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1995
Page
9
Former congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. endorsed Peotone as the best location for a proposed third regional airport in the South Suburban area. He told the Star editorial board the project would bring jobs, growth and economic development for Illinois second district residents.
Tinley Park police boarded a bus at Andrew High School after an anonymous tip and found 59 students aboard though the bus capacity was 71. Officials say three high schoolers per seat is unsafe, prompting calls to state officials.
Experts at the First United Methodist Church in Harvey argued gambling hurts the poor and the local economy. Tom Grey of the National Coalition Against Gambling cited that July 1991 to January 1992 lottery spending in Harvey, Phoenix and Dixmoor exceeded 5.6 million dollars, with over 10 million per year, funds that could have benefited local schools. About 70 residents attended the session to gauge sentiment on legalized gambling.
Homer Township zoning officials told developers their 74 unit senior town house proposal is too dense. The commission denied a commercial to residential zoning change and a special use permit for a planned unit development on an 11 acre site on 143rd Street east of Bell Road.
A 50000 grant lets Homewood Flossmoor High School connect to the Internet and becomes a gateway for 28 nearby districts. HF joins Argonne National Laboratory Adler Planetarium IIT and partners to form an educational network. Students and teachers gain Internet access through HF and can use online resources including Louvre art browsing.
Residents and officers envisioned a lengthy wish list after a drug money seizure totaling about 931000. State rules earmark 65 percent for drug programs via the Police Department, with $605195 still in a local bank awaiting allocation. Miller plans major buys including a canine unit and patrol cars, while Tinley Park receives 80000 for canine assistance in the traffic stop.
Oak Lawn residents pressure the village board to approve a Burger King on West 95th Street reversing a prior denial. Trustee Mike Walsh changed his vote to 4-2 in favor as Heritage Condominium Association members, after earlier opposition, accept the altered plan with a playroom. Don Roman, association president, says locals prefer the BK option to a used car lot.
A village housing committee proposes steps to ease racial change concerns and foster neighborly contact. The centerpiece is a Dec. 4 village board vote to enact the first fair housing ordinance banning racial steering and panic-peddling and enabling action against offending real estate firms.
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