Shopping

Matteson is the regional commerce center of the central south suburbs. Most commerce in Matteson is centered around Lincoln Highway (Route 30) and Cicero Avenue (IL Route 50). The focal point of the Matteson retail corridor is Lincoln Mall. It is anchored by such tenants as Sears and Carson Pirie Scott. It is surrounded by other supporting shopping plaza’s that contain such tenants as Toys R’ Us, Target, and JC Penny.

Recent News:

Bringing some of Kuwait to Iowa

Pam Broeker, a seventh-grade social studies teacher at James Madison, asked students to research any country in the world. One student, visitor insurance Zach Hunter chose Kuwait, since he knew Woods from her days at Corse. “I love an adventure, and I have always thought about leaving to teach internationally,” Woods said. “I actually found the job on the Internet, and I got the opportunity to go overseas to teach.”

Railroad: Derailment minor issue

“They were all upright, but derailed,” Amy McBeth, a spokeswoman for BNSF, said Monday. “It occurred on Industry Road and short term health insurance not on the main line.” Lee County Sheriff’s officials said they received a call that morning, but only referred to a two-car derailment at Mississippi River Road and 320th Street.