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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1999
Page
6
Kenneth J. DePaola Jr., longtime president and publisher, is cited as founder and head of the weekly newspaper launched in 1901. The snippet recalls the paper's enduring legacy and leadership lineage.
An accord among Homewood and Flossmoor taxing districts clears a path for a new TIF in downtown Homewood. The deal limits incremental tax use to 925000 for improvements and redirects the rest to schools and libraries, while Homewood agrees to withdraw an 12 year extension of the existing TIF and share financial details openly. The plan aims to spur redevelopment and bolster the village tax base while protecting school and district revenues.
Former U.S. Senator Alan Dixon becomes special consultant and chief proponent for building aPeotone airport. He will seek a regional consensus, persuading Mayor Daley and major carriers while aiming for longer state backing and federal support to spur jobs and regional economic growth.
The owners and players resolved a six month lockout by agreeing to a plan that saves 52 of 82 regular season games plus the playoffs. They addressed salary caps and the Larry Bird Rule, aiming to restore interest by getting the game back on the court. Fans, players, and owners weigh the outcome and move toward a resumed season.
The author argues both parties mislead on Social Security and Medicare citing no crisis before 2030, warns against privatization fears, and advocates limited private investment up to 25 percent with continued government guarantees. He recalls 1930s-1970s debates and critiques privatization risks, including costs, market volatility, and potential fraud.
In a letter to the editor residents of Steger condemn the Will County Property Tax Apportionment Plan. They accuse the Steger South Chicago Heights Library District School District 194 and the Village of Steger of opposing fairness and misleading residents. They recount a December 7 village board meeting where Mayor Sherman reportedly cut questions short and opposed a referendum. They urge officials to focus on Steger rather than surrounding communities and reference a 1956 Homewood easement document affecting 187th street.
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Anthony N. Dauginas writes that despite city officials urging to seal an illegal ditch he will flood his yard to create a prairie like view. He describes removing trees and soil work over years to improve the area, hoping ducks and geese might visit.
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