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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1995
Page
10
In Northern Illinois community press Joanne M Zerkei serves as features editor for the Suburban Newspapers of America Northern Illinois association, contributing feature pieces and overseeing editorial direction for the region.
The March 1 tax cap reality worsens South Cook County's unfair reassessment schedule. With the cap basing increases on last year’s EAV and Cook's triannual reassessments, southern districts face higher tax burdens and looming cuts. Schools urge the General Assembly to grant a one year relief from the cap to adjust bases for following years.
Former Illinois State Tollway Authority executive director Robert Hickman and state Rep. Joseph Kotarz face charges of conspiring to steal $240,000 through a bogus real estate commission. The case follows Hickman’s earlier severance payoff and a history of Tollway controversies, with calls for tighter state government oversight and outside checks on Tollway decisions.
A flyer issued by the Illinois Archaeological Survey, the Landmarks Preservation Council of Illinois and the Illinois Association for the advancement of Archaeology claims state Rep Larry Weinlund’s plan to amend two state historic preservation acts would destroy thousands of acres yearly and demolish hundreds of buildings without regard to archaeology, burials or historical significance.
The piece outlines Illinois tax caps limits on levy increases to 5 percent or the cost of living, the political push by Republicans, and the anticipated impact on education funding in the South Suburbs. Lockport Township High School District 205 reports a loss of about 3.026 million since caps began, with yearly increases expected to exceed 6 million. District 205 shifts budgeting to three years ahead, warning of reduced bond access and longer planning horizons for school business managers. The article notes potential widespread effects on districts and a possible rise in financial watch listings.
A letter from area parents discusses whether Rich Township high schools provide a suitable education and social environment. They note concerns about discipline and gangs but report their daughter’s first half year as positive, praising the school’s learning environment and inclusive sports opportunities. They urge talking to current students to gauge true conditions.
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