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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1998
Page
6
A fragmentary newspaper masthead shows The Star with names and titles including Norman A. Rosinski as president and publisher and various vice presidents and editors. It lists executives and departments such as production, operations, and editorial pages. The text appears to be an incomplete staff roster from January 8.
The court sentenced Devon to 2.4 years for leaving the scene of a fatal hit-and-run that killed three girls near Crete Township in 1996. The editorial laments the lenient minimum security term and urges SB 1218 changes to require drivers to stop and check for injuries, arguing stronger penalties are warranted.
The ComEd 15 percent reduction for 2900 Illinois Retail Merchants Association members triggers mixed reactions. Critics call it a political payoff while Edison insists legal billing experiments justify it. Residents face no early cut until August, and lawmakers watch closely as deregulation proceeds with more reductions expected.
Tom Houlihan laments America's weight obsession as Burger King and McDonald's wage a high profile fry battle. He notes 15 million orders of new fries on Jan 2 and catalogs calorie counts to warn against overindulgence. He predicts a tense outcome and reflects on post holiday fitness trends.
State representative George Scully of the 80th District denounces the December education funding compromise. He warns of reduced general state aid for south suburban high schools, higher property taxes, and ongoing inequities without real reform. He urges continued, state-led funding overhaul with taxpayer relief.
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