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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1993
Page
12
Franklin Shaftan named managing editor at Susurian Newspapers of America expanding role across Nor thern Illinois Newspaper Association. Dennis Wheeler serves as Senior News Editor and Joanne ZeRkel as Features Editor guiding regional coverage.
Editorial argues Dalton bans on ice cream trucks follow the death of 4 year old Ryan Jenkins struck near his home while circling a truck. The piece notes prior bans in Flossmoor Hazel Crest Midlothian Mokena Olympia Fields Orland Park and urges parental guidance and street safety.
Gov. Jim Edgar signed a referendum on property tax caps for Cook County. The measure asks suburban voters if they want 5 percent caps tied to inflation, with exemptions for home rule areas. Taxing bodies may rush bond issues before caps take effect, likely boosting near-term taxes and risking service cuts if referendums fail.
The Illinois Open Meetings Act violations surface as Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announces indictments against Monee and Peotone village officials, the village attorney, former mayors, and a real estate broker for secret meetings on a rural water and sewer project. The case centers on alleged closed sessions and possible ties to a $70 million speedway proposal, with potential fines or removal from office as outcomes.
Letter to the editor voices taxpayer anger over a Homewood village bid to raise eight homes in Downey Manor and Governors Park for flood relief funded from the general fund. The writer warns of 25 more homes, higher taxes, and continued flooding, urging resignation of current board members. Jerry E Morin sworn in to Homewood School District 153 Board, pledging fiscal responsibility and inviting public input.
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