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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1993
Page
4
About 250 Local 588 members at Ford Heights rejected the national and local agreements over two contested items, the merger of skilled trades and rotating shifts. Workers feared job losses and overtime cuts while union reps cited misinformation.
Parks continues activities for preschool children and families with a six week program ending Nov. 2 then restarting Nov. 9 at a cost of 14.50 for village residents. The department discusses two accessible playgrounds, berms at Governors Trail Park, and a budget decision set for March or April.
The I-80 regional planning effort advances as village leaders review a draft intergovernmental agreement to form a planning council. The group would address land use protection, infrastructure, and toll road impacts on five towns and may invite Will County to join after local votes. The next step is council votes and a potential one month meeting.
Trustees signaled acceptance of no dance clubs or nightclubs in Olympia Fields as two entrepreneurs push to convert Capri Ristorante Italiano at 20000 Governors Highway into a late night venue. They cite a village survey but officials note liquor classifications cover restaurants only, with no current license for dancing or music venues.
Chicago Heights Sgt. Sam Pavesich's three year sexual harassment probe resurfaced as his defense framed Bernard, Bauman, Cecilia Bauman, and others in a love triangle theory. The city argued the main witness was a scorned lover with credibility flaws. The Board suspended Pavesich previously. a new hearing was ordered, with the trial to continue in about four weeks.
Community leaders critique a Robbins incinerator proposal noting a 375 foot smokestack and 37 story scale. They warn of high disposal costs, price instability, and long term taxpayer burden while officials from 40 south suburban communities review the plan before a decision to seal or block it.
Volunteer donors are needed for the Matteson community blood drives from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday and Oct 9 at Memorial Park Field House located at 212th Street and Tower Avenue. The drives, run by United Blood Services, support patients in local facilities and are sponsored by the Tri Village Kiwanis Club serving Matteson Richton Park and Olympia Fields.
Matteson Public Works announces contracted street sweeping for Tuesday and Wednesday. Residents must not park 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on those days as the sweeper will bypass parked vehicles and will not return. For details call 748-1411.
Richton Park Public Library offers storytime for children ages 3 to 5 in two sessions on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10 30 to 11 am at 4045 Sauk Trail. Registration is limited and parents should enroll their child at the library or by calling 481 5333.
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