Genstar courted by four communities for toxic waste plant
Genstar, Ltd faces opposition in Chicago Heights where Mayor Panier fights the plan while four other communities Park Forest South East Chicago Heights Kankakee and Gary invite relocation. Genstar is reviewing sites and has held talks with officials in Gary and East Chicago Heights and with a Kankakee planner. Officials in Kankakee welcomed the Genstar presentation noting possible transport handling.
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Genstar, Ltd
Ots
Chicago Heights
Charles Panier
Genstar
Chicago
Park Forest South
Kankakee
Gary
Ind
George Fell
Thomas Palzer
Fell
Ned
Palzer
Chica 20 Heights
Comany
East Chicago Heights
Village board considers sign rules and subdivision plan
Matteson trustees review signs on awnings bearing new logo names and weigh grandfathering for a building outside the village. Officials move to record a plat of subdivision for Towncenter on Route A and Cicero Avenue, with a $14 million irrevocable letter of credit and bond for Crisell Brothers. The village seeks bids for garbage disposal, transfers funds for sidewalk repair, and imposes a no heavy-vehicle rule on Willow Road plus a parking ban around Central Avenue and Vollmer Road starting November 2 to relocate a private daily bus stop in Chicago.
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Route A
Cicero Avenue
Crisell Brothers Develoers
Star Disposal
Park Forest, S
Jack Brown
C/Jeep
Public Works Department
Streets Department
Willow Road
Marya Yates School
Central Avenue
Vollmer Road
Chicago
District 227 Board Adopts Operating Budget for Three Campuses
The district sets spending across education and transportation funds totaling over 1.7 million for salaries and operations. Regular teachers receive 6.1 million, with substantial allocations for substitutes, extra duties, and summer school. Administrative costs, special education, athletics, and activities are funded, while life safety, rent, and bonds are not included in the operating budget.
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Ilinois
South Metropolitan Association
District 227
Richton Park considers holiday decorations costs and funding
Richton Park trustees discussed decorations for Christmas including a 26 foot artificial tree at the commuter parking lot with costs from 3,180 to over 10,000 and debated funding sources. Some favored donations from local businesses, others warned against using tax dollars. A natural tree option, a village party, and concerns about vandalism were raised as cheaper alternatives.
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Vease
Fenske
Richton Park
Reeves
Fensker
Rudolph Banovich
Banovich
Parks and Recreation Department
van Baker
Wall
Roger Bledsoe
Bledsoe
Matteson Plans Women’s Volleyball Leagues Start Oct 5
Matteson Parks and Recreation invites teams for two women’s leagues starting October 5. Play on Monday evenings at 7 at Matteson Community Center or Sieden Prairie School. Each league has six teams, double round robin for 10 games, followed by a single elimination tournament. Rosters cap at 10. entry fees vary by home town percentage.
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Matteson Parks and Recreation Department
Matteson Community Center
Hi West Oakwood Lane
Sieden Prairie School
Central Avenue
Notre Dame Drive
Eagle expansion permit granted for Richton Park project
The Richton Park village trustees approved an eagle expansion permit with caution on ditch fixes. Peter Clow, director of community development, said MSD permit and minor architectural revisions remain, work could begin next week despite cold weather. Rudolph Banovich noted fixes if the ditch remains.
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Rudolph Banovich
Peter Clow
Cioni
Churches Plan Fall Activities Across Local Congregations
Area churches announce fall programs and rally services. St Paul Lutheran at 6200 Vollmer Rd begins Bible study series Gospel Gems in the Old Testament led by Rev. William Clements. sessions Sundays 9:40 to 10:30 a.m. through Oct 25. Zion Lutheran hosts rally day service Sunday with Don Wischmeyer preaching and a 9:90 a.m. Sunday school. Zion Adult fellowship plans a hayride Oct 3 at 8 p.m. Faith United Church of Christ hosts Fellowship Sunday after 10:30 a.m. worship. Immanuel Lutheran on Cicero Ave and Sauk Trail holds rally day service Sunday at 10:90 a.m. with God’s Family theme. Sunday school 9:15 a.m.
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St. Paul Lutheran Church
Vollmer Road
William Clements
Clemens
Zion Lutheran Church
Don Wischmeyer
Zion
Carol Schram
Sauk Trail
Woodgate PTO Sets Events for 1981 82 School Year
The Woodgate 710 board met in executive session and outlined activities for 1981 82 including a book fair October 14 open house October pumpkin sale October 22 and a Christmas bazaar December 6. Also planned are general meetings December 9 January 2 May 1 March 10 and May 12. Local residents may rent a table at the Christmas bazaar by sending a $10 check to Woodgate PTO at 101 Central Avenue Matteson 1943 in care of Cathy Traina. Officers include Paula Harris president Janet Werne s Barb Manestar Judy Montero secretary Ann Carr treasurer Maidi Anderson Danette Campbell hospitality Georgia Charlin membership Melinda Hampton commothers May Petkewicz publicity Beth Shipper Christmas bazaar Sue Wilson tickets Pidge Bouck Sharon Polito ways and means.
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Woodgate
Woodgate Pto
Central Avenue
Matteson
Cathy Traina
The
PTO
Paula Harris
Janet Wernes
Barb Manestar
Judy Montero
Ann Carr
Maidi Anerson
Danette Campbell
Georgia Charlin
Melinda Hampton
May Petkewicz
Beth Shipper
Sue Wilson
Pidge Bouck
Sharon Polito
New Worship Schedule at St Paul Lutheran Church Matteson
A new worship schedule starts at St Paul Lutheran Church 6200 Vollmer Road Matteson. Family service Sundays 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Bible class for all ages 9:40 to 10:30 a.m. Traditional service 10:45 a.m. Rally Day on September 20 will mark installations of Saturday and Sunday School teachers. Recent baptisms include Ashley Blair Dennis Justin Michael Renaldi Erin Tobleck Lauren O Boyle and Elspeth Bedell. New members welcomed Chuck Dugas and family Shawn and Brendon.
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St Aul Lutheran Church
Vollmer Road
Matteson
William Clements
St. Paul
Mr. Clements
Ashley Blair Dennis
Richard Dennis
Justin Michael Renal
Jack Renaldi
Erin
Teen Dance Sponsored by Glenridge HOA
The Glenridge Cricket Hill Home Owners association will sponsor a teen dance tomorrow at Sieden Prairie school beginning at 7:30 p.m. All teens ages 12 to 16 are welcome with admission of $1. Refreshments will be served and adults wishing to act as chaperones should contact any board member of the association.
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Glenridge Cricket Hill Home Owners Association
Sieden Prairie School
Grand Squares Offer Dance Lessons at Wood Bateshoo
Matteson Grand Squares begins modern square dancing instruction for couples at Wood Bateshoo on Central Avenue. Sessions run 8 to 10 p.m. for 12 weeks at 28 per couple, 42 for nonresidents, with a Friday square dance workshop from October 16, 7:30 to 10 at the same venue. Registration at Matteson Community Center weekdays 8:30 to 4:90 and Saturday 9 to noon.
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Matteson Grand Squares
Wood Bate Shhoo
Central Avenue
Matteson Parks and Recreation Department
Matteson Community Center
West Oakwood Lane
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L Young
Whitehall Lane
Murell Reeves
Duncan Gray
Police Department
Allen Dixon
Tony Schilaci
Debbie Lewis
Darcy Zuidema
Richton Park Board
Arectea
Jonn van Dyke
Eagle
Gallup
Leliys Tobleck
Larry Tobleck
Lauren O'Boyle
Jeffrey O’boyle
Elspeth Lauran Bedell
Carl Bedell
Chuck Dugas
Shawn and
Brendon
Association Plus Teen Dance Tomorrow
Rothschild
Lincoln Mall
Carsons
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