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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1994
Page
1
The Candlelight version of Will Rogers Follies highlights a stellar performance paying tribute to the famed American philosopher and raconteur. Review hints at lively numbers and affectionate homage within a period-appropriate treatment.
A moving first person account describes ongoing emotional and physical abuse within a domestic relationship, detailing the impact on mental health, daily life, and the coercive dynamics that sustain violence. The testimony underscores the need for awareness, support, and safe pathways for victims.
A promotional note invites readers to explore HomeGuide Extra for housing market guidance. It highlights a special section with advertorial information about homes and related topics for active buyers and those considering entering the market.
A call to readers to refer to the It Pays column for guidance on money matters sent home by college students. The note appears in the business section with main, circulation, and classified contact numbers listed.
The Matteson Village Board created a 2.8 million dollar tax increment financing district at the former Wieboldt store in Lincoln Mall to attract Sears Roebuck and Co. Sears will spend seven million to renovate and locate there, with reimbursement phased after a 500 thousand dollar tax increase. The district limits the tax break and uses no upfront bonds, a rare pay-as-you-go arrangement. Sears plans to close the Park Forest store this year.
Richton Park officials discussed amendments to the fence ordinance at a work session. Planning and Building Departments push to raise back and side yard height from four to six feet and allow six foot fences in certain districts. The hearing highlighted differences between true and reverse corner lot fences, with front yard fences still requiring special approval.
Chicago area Republican Carl Bibbs announced a write-in campaign to challenge U S Representative Mel Reynolds in Illinois 2nd District. Bibbs, 38, left his Illinois Department of Commerce job to run, backed by GOP leaders including Alderman Aldo DeAngelis, while Reynolds faces a 20 count indictment and campus finances probe.
Olympia Fields police officer Lutheria Chuck O Connor was found guilty on all charges but had the discipline reduced from a three day to a one day suspension. He will receive overtime pay for two and a quarter hours and the phrase defrauding the village was removed from related documents. The Public Safety Committee ruled the actions merited one day, not three, and said he should be paid overtime since he reported to the station that morning for an incident on June 1. He had appealed the chief’s action after the hearing.
School officials welcomed Tinley Park's proposed tax increment financing district along 183rd Street. A Joint Review Board plan would give 20 percent of surplus revenue to Districts 159 227 228 and the Tinley Park districts. Some officials urged further TIF scrutiny while noting the unique 20 percent share.
Negotiations between Rich Township High School District 227 and Local 327 representing over 150 support staff have stalled over salary and benefits. Two federal mediator assisted sessions have occurred, seven bargaining sessions since May 12, with a next meeting set for Oct 18. Board discussed position in a Monday closed session as district cites wage and benefit disputes.
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