26 Sep 1993
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1993
Page
1
A quarterly business supplement surveys who is working in which roles across the South Suburbs. It highlights renovation projects and the impact on family homesteads, noting trend shifts and new services. The piece signals a forthcoming special section on housing and local trades.
A Dimensions feature examines how bachelorette celebrations in the 1990s grew bolder matching male counter parts in daring antics and perception. The piece surveys social norms, party trends, and the evolving view of single women enjoying staged revelry.
NoS argues alumni interest could aid the crisis-laden Chicago school system and suggests honoring alumni involvement as a remedy. The note references Houlihan and points to Page A-14 for fuller context.
Larry McClellan launches a new TimeFrame column exploring historic topics with a local South Suburban flavor starting today. The piece sets a descriptive tone and invites readers to follow ongoing installments through the week.
Rich South secured a second straight win with a 27-14 victory over Oak Forest on Friday night while Rich Central fell to 1-3 after a 21-8 loss to TF South. A weekend prep football roundup features Marian Catholic's 7-3 win over Notre Dame ESCC and Rich East's Saturday nonconference game versus Bremen, highlighted on Page E-1 in today's Sports.
Congressmen from the South and Southwest suburbs weigh in on President Clinton's health care proposal. Democrats praise the plan while Republicans express skepticism and cite concerns over mandates, costs, and financing. Rep. Harris W. Fowell supports guaranteed coverage and managed competition but warns of economic impact and potential loss of doctor choice. Rep. William Lipinski, a Democrat, backs reform.
State Sen. Aldo DeAngelis and State Rep. John Ostenburg spoke at a Bloom Township High School Board round table in Chicago Heights about fixing an inadequate funding system. They urged educational leaders to lead policy changes, noting that district 206 faces fiscal strain from a 13 percent cut in state aid and a 10 percent reduction elsewhere.
Firefighters were called to a boarded up mansion at Western Avenue and Vollmer Road in Olympia Fields where a 3:35 PM Thursday blaze was likely arson. The Irons Oaks building had one quarter damaged in a late December fire and witnesses reported forced entry before the fire. Fire Chief Bob Wilcox confirmed the suspicious origin and ongoing investigation.
Noreen Riley-Wessendorf leads the District 227 Student Intervention Team of 17 teachers who refer and assist students and families facing alcohol or drug problems. Last year 102 students were referred, with numbers rising to 168 in some years. Alcohol remains the primary issue, LSD rising, crack not observed. The program includes in-house prevention, assessments, after-care, and weekly support groups for children of alcoholics across Rich South Rich East and Rich Central.
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