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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1981
Page
1
Michael Walsh reports that over a thousand Park Forest residents packed Freedom Hall to learn about the New RTA plan and sign up for Loop bound buses. The three hour session, featuring Jewel Thompson and Van Der Aa’s Richard Postma, drew long lines, with many hoping to slash commuting costs despite longer waits.
Private Van Der Aa bus lines report unexpected growth as Jewel Thompson and Richard Postma team to shuttle south suburban commuters to Loop drop-offs. RTA ridership falters. September yields projected revenue well above a million, with 1900 to 2000 riders expected through Park Forest area and broader expansion planned.
Richton Park village board discussed Larry Staat and his father Georges request for a fan access road from their Sauk Trail property through Ridgeway Trail to Ridgeway Avenue. Planning commission favored a dedicated right of way across Financial Federal Savings and Loan land, but detailed land use factors and zoning complications were cited by consultant Peter Cioni.
Operation Crimestop underway as Duncan Gray hosts sessions with over 100 residents attending. Lionscrest housing and Richton Square residents plan a homeowners group while Whitehall block club schedules a September 20 gathering for program information. Curfew enforcement announced with strict penalties.
The Richton Park planning commission will discuss central mail boxes for Lincoln Crossings town house units. Central boxes would be installed by the post office with a six to eight unit box layout, on the parkway for public access, plus a central collection box and a 60 day delivery wait. Residents would use keys for their unit from the parkway, with replacements kept on hand. The plan includes phone repairs and a birdhouse like appearance as developers invest in the subdivision.
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