Settled in the mid 1800s, Matteson was incorporated in 1889, and named for Joel A. Matteson, the 10th Governor of Illinois. Matteson is a village in the Illinois counties of Cook and Will.
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Elementary School District 159
District 159 serves portions of the communities of Matteson, Richton Park, Tinley Park and Frankfort, operating four grade schools and one middle school, with its administration center on Vollmer Road in Matteson, Illinois. Each of the schools in the district are profiled, and details are offered for the district's curriculum and instructional programs, special education and pre-kindergarten program.
http://www.dist159.com/
Established in 1894, the MFD provides a variety of services to residents of Matteson and surrounding areas, including fire prevention, public education, emergency medical services, fire suppression, specialized rescue, and response and administrative services. An overview of the department, its fire prevention programs, and public education services are presented.
http://www.mattesonfire.org/
The facility's location and hours of operation are posted, with a schedule of programs and events. Other resources include access to the library's catalog, and information about its policies, research and information, books and other materials.
http://www.mattesonpubliclibrary.org/
Mayo African Methodist Episcopal Church
Named for Bishop James Haskell Mayo, the 100th Bishop of the AME Church, the congregation meets at its facilities on Homeland Road in Matteson, Illinois, according to a schedule that is posted here. Other resources include information about the congregation's beliefs, its history, organizational structure, and programs.
http://www.mayoamec.org/
A worship schedule and calendar of programs and events for the Catholic church in Matteson, Illinois are posted, along with an outline of parish activities, church leadership, news, and contact data.
http://www.slotoole.org/
St. Paul Lutheran Church and Pre-School
The congregation's worship services, fellowship groups, educational programs, and outreach activities are promoted and schedules offered, along with directions to the church's facilities and contacts. It's preschool programs are also discussed.
http://www.stpaulsonline.org/
The history and heritage of the community are discussed, and its governmental structure is given, including elected officials, the village clerk and other contacts. The location and office hours for the village hall are posted, along with meeting schedules, events, and other bulletins.
http://www.villageofmatteson.org/
