This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1985
Page
1
Governors State University hosts its first Festival of the Arts featuring concerts folk singers drama and art displays with lectures. A schedule appears in Entertainment Arts Section E. Also notes on single parents and a dimensional series begin today in Dimen sions Page C-1.
Myra Eder Guindon recalls long distance calling from the past and contrasts it with the 1980s. The piece outlines how calls were placed, the role of operators, and why people used long distance for special news and deaths. It then explains technological changes and FCC rules following the AT&T breakup.
Rich Township High School District 227 explores financing via advanced refunding bonds to fund 3.3 million in life safety upgrades across all three campuses. Priorities include replacing deteriorated window walls at Rich East and installing energy efficient univent units at Central campus while considering long term tax impact and paybacks.
South suburban attorney Anthony Scariano, long active in independent Democratic politics, was appointed to the state Appellate court to fill the vacancy caused by Judge Maurice Perlin. The seat is to be permanently filled in the November 1986 election, effective October 1. Scariano, 67, must sever ties with his Chicago Heights law firm and can continue teaching part time at DePaul University. He has a rich record in law and public service, including stints as an assistant U.S. attorney, Illinois legislator, and Racing Board chairman, and he was known as part of the Kosher Nostra faction within the Democratic Party.
The District 159 board approved an agreement with the faculty association after months of negotiation. The pact raises starting pay to 17419 while insurance becomes optional, allowing teachers to take the salary in lieu of coverage. Negotiators described the process as amiable and all parties reported satisfaction with the outcome.
In Markham court John Earl Baughman faces four counts of murder over his wife Gertrude Baughman's death on April 21 1984. Prosecution and defense tied the case to an autopsy showing strangulation while an ensuing garage fire suggested accidental origins. Autopsy indicated 12 neck injuries and no smoke inhalation, with carbon monoxide at five to ten percent.
IDOT agrees to finance the relocation of Richton Park's force main as part of the Route 30 widening project from Matteson to Chicago Heights. Village officials had pressed for a written commitment after earlier disputes over cost, and the Sept 5 letter confirms no extra village charges.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.