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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1993
Page
11
The Cook County Forest Preserve District collected six tons of seeds from American Linden, black cherry, black walnut and three oak varieties. Seeds will be planted in the district nursery for reforestation, saving taxpayers about 47 000 dollars this fall.
The Cook County Republican Party fractures with Manny Hoffman accused of failing to unite committeemen while supporters claim he built a coalition for county and other offices. Sam Panayotovich and State Rep. Bill Balthis defend Hoffman as he fights intraparty factions tied to Rita Mullins and Joe Morrison. Aldo DeAngelis notes Hoffman's dual election as committeeman and chairman without prior experience.
Freshman Rep. John Sheehy of Tinley Park sponsors an anti-Kevorkian bill now law. He argues the bill could be misused to pressure vulnerable people into suicide. The funeral director says silence on the issue sends dangerous messages and he personally buries youths who take their own lives.
Ray Hanania, adviser to Chicago alderman Allan Streeter, writes Arab-Americans urging support to unseat Rep. Mel Reynolds. He accuses Reynolds of biased Middle East policy, while Reynolds cites anti-Jewish rhetoric. Starling tension emerges as other 2nd District candidates weigh in.
Richard Kelly, a former state lawmaker and candidate for Cook County Board in the 6th District, joined hands with Lynwood Mayor Bud Fleming as Senator DeAngelis called for everyone to sing God Bless America during the event last week.
U S Representative Harris Fawell, R Naperville, heads toward a fifth term with no primary challenger. Local backers back Democrat Al Hofeld, aided by political director Thom Mannard and several lawmakers and county officials. Also noted are Claudia Conlon's Cook County judicial bid, Victoria Prainito's campaign event in New Lenox, and ongoing allegations and counter-charges in local races.
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