Matteson Aims Community Response to Gang Problems
Police Chief Lawrence Burnson announces the South Suburban Gang Initiative will establish a Woodgate area response center with youth programs and a community police office. A volunteer meeting is set for Sunday at 7 p.m. at the Matteson police station as residents urge tougher juvenile laws and renter screening to curb gang influence.
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Lawrence Burnson
South Suburban Gang Initiative
Woodgate
Burnson
Matteson
Iris Edwards
Steger
David Merritt
Chicago
Graham
Local funding shifts dominate district education finances
Huang notes the district benefits from a bond rating and GAAP-compliant statements as the budget shows a decade-long shift toward local taxpayers. In FY79 state funding was 50.3 percent versus 39.8 percent local. By FY94 local property taxes fund about 61 percent of a $22 million education fund.
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Board of Education
Huang
Reynolds Seeks Quiet Campaign Amid Legal Troubles
Reynolds says he will not wage an intense advertising campaign while his seat in the 2nd District is contested. He plans to continue serving fairly and responsibly. James had praised Reynolds as the nation’s most effective freshman, and Reynolds will plead not guilty to 20 charges at a Monday arraignment in Cook County.
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Reynolds
James
United States Congress
Edward Genson
Frankfort Tightens Rules on Mobile Home Parks
Frankfort Village Board approved an amendment Tuesday to create strict standards for mobile home parks. Officials say the guidelines align with regular subdivisions and will deter large high density parks within the corporate limits and surrounding 1.5 mile Will County area. The measure aims to ensure communities contribute taxes and services, and would involve county cooperation if a proposal arises. Gateway Mobile Home Park near Route 45 is cited as an example of the need for clear guidelines.
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Frankfort
Bruce Bonebrake
Bonebrake
Will
Will County
Gateway
Laraway Road
Matteson Fire Department History Highlighted By Society
History group honors the Matteson Fire Department tracing bucket brigades to a hose pumper led by firefighters wives. The program includes a 50th anniversary video, first American La France engine dedication, and a house fire drill at Route 30. Public invited.
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Matteson Fire Department
Matteson Historical Society
Historical Society
Fire Department
la France
School Ave
Mike Gericke
Sears Plans Move to Lincoln Mall Space Amid Incentives
Sears said property value will rise with a Lincoln Mall redevelopment and will receive nearly 15 million dollars in incentives. The plan includes spending about 6 million to relocate into the former Wieboldt's building, closed seven years ago, which remains vacant. Sears also announced the Park Forest store closure, while Lincoln Mall, Sears, and Matteson officials work to de link the two moves.
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Sears
Lincoln Mall
Wieboldt’s
Park Forest
Matteson
Paraders Aim to Boost Community Involvement Saturday
Matteson residents are urged to participate in a parade and rally at Marya Yates Elementary after starting at Village Hall at 9 a.m. Four rest stops mark the route and speakers from juvenile court, State's Attorney, and Senator Mosley-Braun’s office will attend. Carol Marshall of New Faith welcomes all beliefs to the parade.
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Matteson
Carol Marshall
New Faith
Marya Yates Elementary
State’s Attorney’s Office
Carol Mosley-Braun
Monee Reservoir extends hours for fall season
Monee Reservoir Forest Preserve Will County extends hours through Oct. 31 opening at 6 a.m. and closing at 8 p.m. Concession opens 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Rowboats pedal boats tackle items bait snacks fish include large mouth small mouth bass channel catfish. Facilities include two picnic pavilions horseshoes and a 1.5 mile trail. Information center covers history fishing guidelines stock info and weather. call 534-8499.
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Monee Reservoir
Forest Preserve District
Will County
Ameritech
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