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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1995
Page
1
A community event highlights affordable remodeling and renovation ideas through the Down to earth Park Forest House Walk. Fall Showing of Homes launches with a wide array of listings for buyers as the Humane Society notes puppies and kittens aiding retirement homes.
The fall season brings a pair of high energy contests as football and soccer take center stage. Teams sharpen lines, spectators fill stands, and notable players push toward key matchups this season.
Columnist Tom Houlihan examines the hoopla around a retired general's potential run for president. Includes note of upcoming TV Close-Up listings for next Sunday and page references. Circulation numbers provided.
Matteson Village Board may adopt an ordinance to raise parking fines from 25 to 35 dollars for standard violations and from 50 to 100 dollars for handicapped or fire lane violations. Ken O Keefe cited rising ticket numbers and to align with neighboring communities and state changes.
Judge Fred Suria will decide Tuesday whether US Representative Mel Reynolds merits a new trial on obstruction of justice counts while sentencing remains set for Thursday. Reynolds, 43, was convicted in August 1994 of sexual assault and related charges after allegations from a former campaign volunteer. His attorneys contend the obstruction verdicts should be severed and a new trial granted, arguing jurors should not have been asked to consider a single obstruction verdict covering three incidents. The case also involves charges of seduction of a minor and solicitation of child pornography. Reynolds has resigned his seat effective October 1.
With 43 days before the November 6 vote, Richton Park seeks to mobilize residents for the $3 million general obligation bond plan to build a community center. Parks director Patrick Ryan says committees will visit homeowners, school groups, and libraries to energize turnout and ensure both referendum questions pass.
A concert beating left North Suburban resident Jim Rajnka in the Olympia Fields hospital with swollen eyes after he asked five men to stop flicking cigarette ashes during a Tom Petty show at World Music Theatre. He says security delayed aid and police contact for over an hour as management changes raised questions about safety and security protocols at the venue.
Jim Rajnka, 31, says during a Tom Petty concert at World Music Theatre pavilion a group of five men seated near him began drunkenly harassing patrons. He alleges a confrontation escalated as beer spitting and cigarette ashes were hurled, causing burns and forcing two weeks off work per police and his account reported by Star.
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