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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1994
Page
6
Joanne M Zerkel features editor leads Suburban Newspapers of America Northern Illinois Newspaper Association meeting coverage highlighting regional editorial leadership and association priorities for suburban press in the Chicago area.
The piece argues the office is unpopular and unnecessary as Bob Kustra leaves to pursue a radio career. It notes past departures by ONeal and others, questions the need for a line of succession, and suggests constitutional tampering or eliminating the post to avoid future vacancies and boredom.
The Illinois General Assembly saved a state subsidy for the Robbins Recycling and Trash-to-Energy Facility, arguing the Retail Rate Law repeal would end incinerator loans. Reading Energy contends subsidies are repayable loans tied to retail-rate power purchases and tax credits, while opponents cite environmental and community concerns in Robbins and eleven south suburbs awaiting jobs and investment.
The piece views Bob Kustra quitting as lieutenant governor to join WLS AM as odd but promising for his future. It contrasts Edgar’s weak leadership with Senate President James "Pate" Philip’s power, notes Kustra’s education funding background, and questions radio’s fit for his temperament and ambitions. The columnist muses on political shifts and Kustra’s potential pitfalls.
Stephen Withers condemns what he calls intimidation by Matteson village officials over a bike hike trail plan. He cites May and June meetings, contrasting dissent with autocratic conduct by President Mark Stricker and Trustee Emanuel Imoukhuede, urging reflection and rule of law.
A Star newspaper quote states John Ostenburg plans Springfield legislation to block stores from relocating within towns to boost profits. The reader references the Dartmouth College v Woodward decision as a landmark Supreme Court case.
In Park Forest a reader argues for a legal reform to arrest batterers automatically, citing British Columbia as a model. The author contends victims fear pursuing charges and notes high profile cases like Nicole Brown Simpson, suggesting headlines may not have reflected abuse.
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