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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 2000
Page
10
A chaotic item centers on Paula Carlson accusing a Newsfarm of errors. Jim Pecona is noted in relation to a Bustviss error case, with fragmented phrases suggesting media misprints and internal corrections.
State Rep. George Scully D Flossmoor urges a constitutional change to require the state pay at least 50 percent of public school funding. Republicans balk over meaning of 50 percent and whether it covers operating, construction, or all costs. With three-fifths approval needed and GOP control of the Senate, passage looks unlikely this year. The editorial urges public input but notes the odds are slim as districts with strong tax bases resist change and current funding programs blunt reform.
Ford Heights and New Heights Recovery & Power plan spring startup tests for a tire burning plant after years of idleness. IEPA monitoring will determine permit readiness based on pollution standards, with local leaders seeking assurances the operation will meet or exceed air quality requirements.
Dennis Wheeler reflects on his shift from skepticism to being aMillionaire fan, weighs the appeal of Regis Philbin and the spectacle, recalls the 1950s quiz show scandals, and praises enduring favorites like The Price Is Right Jeopardy and Whose Line Is It Anyway, asserting games entertain and comfort Americans. Wheeler notes the interactive pull and the thrill of risk, and closes with contact details.
Letters to The Star discuss a transitional homeless shelter near Cabrini Green and praise for a New York model with professional staff and funding. The writer urges action and funding. A second letter weighs retiring the Illinois mascot Chief Iliniwek and proposes alternatives like Rolling Thunder tied to local history and band possibilities.
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