This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1998
Page
10
Dennis R Wheeler and Joanne M Zerkel lead the editorial page with Paula Carlson handling news editing. This trio shapes opinion and features coverage, directing page tone and content strategy for the publication.
Illinois crime statistics show a mixed but mainly positive trend with violent crime down statewide and in many suburbs. The piece notes double digit drops in towns such as Manhattan and Palos Park, mentions burglaries rising in 1997 due to garage patterns, and urges continued community policing and vigilance to sustain progress.
Illinois lawmakers passed a homeowners bill of rights for tollway land acquisitions guiding the Illinois Toll Highway Authority. The measure sets 13 rules on appraisals notices and hearings, requires public input, and limits corridor designations. It also raises relocation pay and mandates double-appraisal funding. The bill targets future 355 extensions and invites legislative budget review.
Democratic governor hopeful Glenn Poshard threads a middle path on Peotone airport amid South Suburban doubts and Daley opposition. He avoids a firm stance while hinting at a possible third site or regional consensus, as Jackson Jr and other local Democrats react with mixed support and opposition.
Judge Dietch recalls Law Day origins urging public education about the rule of law and an independent judiciary. He cites Hamilton and Archibald Cox to stress the judiciary as a check on legislative and executive power, urging each generation to rededicate to the law for a peaceful future.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.