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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1986
Page
1
The second part of Senator Alan J. Dixon's essay The Terror Next Time appears on Page A-5. The piece analyzes enduring threats and policy considerations, presenting the senator's view on preventing future attacks and strengthening national security.
A 16 page football section in today’s edition gives an inside look at area high school grid teams. It previews teams, games, players, schedules, and season outlook with focused coverage and feature notes.
Experts weigh pros and cons of organized sports for kids in Dimensions on Page E-1. The piece surveys health, social, and developmental effects, noting benefits like fitness and teamwork alongside potential risks such as burnout and injuries.
Richton Park police charged Donald B. Peterson after he admitted killing his wife Margaret Peterson. The 62 year old led officers to their Carriage Creek apartment where her body lay on a blood stained bed. A ball peen hammer was found, and investigators sought a knife used in the slaying while a pillow covered the victim's face. The couple faced eviction amid unemployment and medical inflation, with Peterson claiming their finances were dire.
Springfield report shows overcrowding in state prisons and proposed building of three new facilities to house 2,250 inmates at a cost of 125 million dollars. DOC projections expect continued growth to 23,605 inmates by 1989 and beyond, with experts arguing for population reductions and faster action.
Matteson officials approved a 1986 tax levy of 1.38 million dollars, a 10.9 percent rise from last year, increasing the village share of property taxes by about 10 dollars for residents. A public hearing preceded the vote, with one question raised about the tax increase. The administrator described the budget as hold the line but needing revenue for desired programs, and noted the levy does not cover the police building bond. The meeting also hired Jeff Johnson as village planner and discussed use of village picnic tables for a private neighborhood party, with several motions failing and no final policy change approved.
Matteson District 162 board votes unanimously to raise substitute pay by five dollars a day on a sliding scale to address a shrinking pool. Superintendent Jacob Schlenker cited 22 substitutes on the list, down from 60 to 65 two years ago, with absentee rates requiring 60-65 fill-ins daily. There will be 42.50 to 50.00 per day pay based on days taught, plus 75 a day for long term eight week assignments. the district aims to be competitive with neighboring districts. An infectious disease policy was also adopted unanimously.
Rich Township High School District 227 board approved a life safety survey amendment to enlarge the gymnastics runway, move and relocate the weight room, and expand the wrestling room at Rich South high school in Richton Park. Projects target summer 1987 completion with option study of a prefabricated building as a replacement for planned additions.
Attorneys clash at a police and fire commission hearing over demanded documents from Sgt. Richard Haltek. Stanley Jakala argues tax and gun-dealing records are irrelevant while William Freeman seeks tax returns sales tax data and firearms transaction histories. The chair Robert Armstrong and attorney D. James Bader split the decision on the issue.
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