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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1999
Page
8
The report lists executives at HIT Hollinger International with Kenneth J. DePaola Jr. as president and publisher Gerald R. Smith Peter Neill Larry A. Kelly as senior vice presidents, along with production editor in chief Franklin Shaftan and finance head.
Editorial applauds the Governors Commission on the Status of Women for its 73 recommendations after 15 months of hearings. It urges incoming Gov. George Ryan and the Legislature to act, expand child and elder care, raise wages, increase loans, and make the commission permanent.
A federal judge dismissed Thornton village suit seeking deeper environmental studies and viable alternatives for the Thornton Quarry flood retention reservoir. The ruling finds agencies complied with federal law and that objections were raised too late, paving the way for the massive project used to curb flooding and pollution for thousands of households and dozens of suburbs amid relocation of local businesses.
The text notes January 21 as the coldest day in the northern hemisphere with days lengthening and temperatures slowly rising. In the Chicago region the January highs average 28 and lows 12, rising to 30 and 13 by month end, then steadily warming into February and March as heavy snows taper.
In a long, reflective interview, Harvey Mayor Nick Graves recalls the city’s rise and fall, critiques council gridlock over the tax levy, and outlines a plan to revive business and housing. He cites safety gains, a beefed police force, and a growing intermodal facility as signs of progress despite opposition. Graves vows to win re election and stresses voters will decide the path forward.
Letters argue the Illinois Republican Party has long favored liberal social policies despite fiscal conservatism, citing Percy and Edgar. The rise of Al Salvi and Peter Fitzgerald is seen as changes that leaders then resisted, moving campaigns leftward and undermining decisive wins in races like governor George Ryan and Glen Poshard. The piece contends moderates failed to unify the party and warns changes may fail again.
A lively opinion hints the era of aging leadership may have run its course suggesting replacing the longtime figure with a fresh choice to unfamiliar effect and direction.
The Star invites signed letters with writer name and verifyable address and phone number. Letters may be edited for brevity clarity or legality. No publication date is guaranteed. Send to The Star 6901 W 159th St Tinley Park IL 60477 fax 708 802 8088 or email starnews interaccess com.
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