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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1986
Page
1
Page 6-1 reports on a Dimensions study titled Women Alone, examining elderly women's isolation. The article notes how social withdrawal impacts wellbeing and highlights examples from the study's findings. It emphasizes the need for community support and accessible services to reduce loneliness among older women.
A roundup of autumn events unfolds across the area with celebrations and activities in various locales. The Entertainment Arts section notes seasonal happenings, inviting residents to join fall festivities and enjoy community programs.
Village discussions on water quality focus on a possible deteriorating pipe section along Ridgeland Avenue amid rust and odor. An extensive overnight flushing program begins, with advisories to run taps. officials plan service line clearing to boost pressure and cost estimates forthcoming. Also, proposed higher building permit fees and a 1 percent hotel tax aim to fund a regional tourism bureau.
Curtis Swanson reports on Business Expo 86 at Prairie State College in Chicago Heights. The two day event features a Fantas study on south suburban economic development funded by a $50 000 grant and conducted with Governors State University. Gov James Thompson and Rep Loleta Didrickson will attend. a press conference at 11 a m will release the study results. The Bloom high school band opens at 11 45 a m with a public program of seminars for business leaders.
Flossmoor and Richton Park both signed long negotiated contracts with FOP lodges on Monday. The Flossmoor pact names Lodge 82 as exclusive bargaining agent with wage raises 2.5 percent this year and 3.5 and 4.5 percent in 1987-88 and 1988-89, plus grievance and management rights provisions. Richton Park’s agreement with Lodge 163 runs two years, includes a 3.5 percent first-year raise, a later wage opener, longevity pay, life insurance, five weeks vacation after 15 years, and other standard labor terms.
Federal court heard Kenneth Wunderlich described a scheme with Matteson officer Caspers to stage an attempted break in and shoot Caspers for a police pension. The plan unraveled after Wunderlich wounded Caspers, who was against further harm and begged him to stop.
The Matteson plan commission approves a new limited zoning district for Route 30 parcels eroded by highway widening. The ordinance, needing village board approval, restricts uses to light traffic, low-noise businesses such as antique stores and bookstores, with strict site, sign, and building size rules to protect residential areas and ensure harmonious development.
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