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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1995
Page
13
Diana Norris voices concern over the mayoral race noting lawyers among the five candidates. A citizen asks why the new election form was invalid and questions candidate integrity amid rumors and a jailed ex-mayor. James Fares promotes an open administration and fresh ideas for growth and reform.
In a letter from Kevin Michael of Bloom District 206, a student praises education, teachers, and extracurriculars while urging support for a district referendum on extra funding. The piece notes parental influence, the importance of drama, and the risk of cuts if the referendum fails. It also mentions local political corruption and calls for independent candidates and honest governance led by citizen advocacy.
Richard Struber of Flossmoor urges readers to oppose a school funding referendum while demanding broad state property tax reform. He criticizes assessor practices and the Illinois tax system, calling for measures to fund education fairly and halt wasteful taxation. District 161 should be supported despite opposition.
Chicago Heights mayoral candidate Fares highlights six years on city boards and 18 years in local business. He cites tax cuts without service loss, new programs for seniors teens and gangs, and a 100 Day Plan to tackle taxes crime and economic development. He pledges an open forum and persistent problem solving once elected.
David Carvalho argues in a Chicago Heights oriented column that Flossmoor School District 161 funding impacts home values by shaping school quality. He warns buyers favor districts with strong schools, suggesting taxes influence property demand and long-term community prospects.
Richard H Keen of Homewood argues the 161 referendum is being pushed by a small political action committee funded by the district PTO. He says the targeted parents and staff decide the tax outcome, calls for broader public involvement and legislative changes to stop squeezing taxpayers.
Flossmoor School District 161 residents face a Feb 28 ballot with a referendum to raise well over 300 dollars yearly on the average home. The letter argues high taxes already push houses onto the market and warns a 25 dollar monthly hike could become permanent if approved. Warren L. Williams, FI.
A reader criticizes rival candidate David Zerante for based Homewood law office and urges voting for Angelo Sam Ciambrone, praising his deep Chicago Heights roots, long local practice, and commitment to the city’s schools and independence. Victoria Cappotelli-Cantu signs the letter.
Political Bytes reports on Denver International Airport with costs rising from 1.9 to 4.9 billion dollars and traveler projections cut from 50 million to 38 million for the 1990s. Airlines balked, Continental shrank its gate count, and the mile long concourses promise long walks as Denver awaits takeoff.
Following the ADL report of a record 96 documented incidents in 1994, two acts of anti-Semitism were reported in the southern and southwestern suburbs last year. Spokeswoman Sara Rubin Karoll said details could not be released due to sensitive cases.
Last of February politics buzz as Phil Gramm and Bob Dole plan visits while Cicero hosts an urban terrorism seminar. Emil Jones speaks at Governors State University opposing Board dissolution amid funding fights. Cook County probes vote fraud in Heights with absentee ballots from two buildings. New Steger HQ hosts and other GOP stars attend. County board backs a zoning shift attorney Conlon joins. Daley backs a gun law clash with Weinlund aimed at state control.
Public Action cites more than 332000 in corporate and out of state donations to Weller as he runs in swing districts. John Cameron calls GOP leadership highly sophisticated while Weller counters with a district based fund raise and a left leaning PAC critique.
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