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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1986
Page
1
Area grid results summarize this weekend’s high school football outcomes with scores and notable performances. Readers are directed to the Sports section for full coverage, including game-by-game results, key players, and team standings.
George C. Scott returns as Gen. George S. Patton in a made for TV film. The TV Update notes the casting and program details for the biopictorial feature.
A short health note discusses stress as a potential positive driver or a painful burden depending on management. It hints at practical approaches to handling stress and its impact on daily life.
Park Forest residents complained about a scheduled male dancers show at Riff Rafferty's, owner Ronald Kucera canceled the performance to honor the community. He cited ongoing financial strain since taking over in 1984 and a lease change at the Plaza center, with rent and back rent issues noted.
Richton Park officials and a state representative met with about 50 Cedar Ridge residents to pledge to pursue better public transport. Local leaders pledged to contact the Regional Transportation Authority while preserving the township senior wheels program and addressing funding limits and reservation needs.
Matteson trustees agreed to act as a conduit between 18 Woodgate homeowners and RWS Builders to speed repairs in the subdivision. The list includes cracks in driveways and basement walls, roof leaks, and missing light fixtures. officials say many items are maintenance rather than warranty issues. The village aims to press the builder to complete repairs promptly, though the matter remains between builder and homeowners. Residents mainly live on Woodgate Willow and White Oak streets. about 44 residents were contacted during a petition drive.
Police and fire commission hearing into Sgt. Richard S. Haltek’s alleged rule violations stalled as attorney disputes over access to minutes and records. Village officials resisted issuing 1984 85 executive session notes. Haltek’s counsel vowed court action while a continuance until October 11 was granted for further discovery.
Lincolnwood Homeowners Association of Park Forest plans a low key but firm presentation at the Tuesday public hearing in Olympia Fields to challenge MAX Development’s request for a special use for a planned unit development. The proposed center near Park Forest would include Jewel Food and Osco Drug, bringing concerns about traffic noise and garbage. Park Forest planners urged Olympia Fields to enter a letter outlining three core worries: traffic volumes, impact on Park Forest residents, and strain on municipal services and corporate capacity. The letter argues the traffic study understates volumes and misses local street and turning movement capacity along Route 30 and Western Avenue.
Richton Park officials met in a special session to approve executive session minutes dating from September 1985 to January 1985, covering discussions on a pending Haltek disciplinary case. The open session also approved one set of regular minutes from June 23, 1986, amid expected police and fire commission hearings. Executive minutes remain confidential per law, with village officials and trustees subpoenaed to the hearing.
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