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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1998
Page
12
The document lists founders and key editorial titles from 1901, naming Margaret Seltzner as founder, Dennis R. Wheeler as a leader, Joanne M. Zerkel as editor and assistant editor roles, and distinguishing editorial page editor and features editor positions. Names and roles indicate a historical newspaper masthead snapshot.
In Chicago Heights a political impasse over the mayor’s appointment to the city council has eased with Mark Cladis taking the seat. Yet two aldermen refuse to attend meetings, challenging legality and leaving wards underrepresented, while residents urge return to duty and open debate.
Bremen Consolidated High School District 228 faces student concerns as new standards raise required credits from 20 to 22 and a six class semester. Students seek more flexible scheduling, summer and evening courses, and possible waivers to fit foreign language and arts into four-year plans.
Mayor Roger Molski notes Flossmoor's small town flavor and preserved identity as a bedroom community with a charming business district as the village looks ahead to its 75th anniversary next year.
Dennis Wheeler profiles Mike Downey soon to be LA Times Page 3 columnist after a career spanning Chicago Daily News Sun-Times Detroit Free Press and LA Times. Downey known for sports coverage humor and film knowledge, Kevin Downey’s rise likened to a national syndicated career. he returns to Chicago roots while remaining in Los Angeles.
A long letter by a former Flossmoor official urges a yes vote on the March 17 park district referendum to avoid developing three sites, including Cherry Hills, into residential use. The author warns against higher taxes, calls out potential school funding strain, and stresses keeping Homewood and Flossmoor green while noting shared community impacts.
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