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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1993
Page
6
Joanne M ZerKel Features Editor SusUrban Newspapers of America Northern Illinois Newspaper Association names Lester G Sons as executive editor and vice president with Joanne M ZerKel as features editor in regional publication leadership lineup.
The piece argues that police profits from confiscated drug money may fund enforcement while suspects face no conviction. It cites Lansing's 5.5 million seizure as potentially largest in Cook County and notes a U S Supreme Court case questioning excessive fines. It warns confiscation of assets before trials raises constitutional and moral concerns.
A year after its elimination, the regional superintendent post for suburban Cook County schools was approved to be re established by lawmakers. Only a possible veto by Gov. Jim Edgar stands in the way as Sen. Aldo DeAngelis led the effort. The office had recertification and funding tasks and was criticized for ignored requests before its abolition. Critics question local cost shifts and prefer keeping duties at the state level.
The Illinois General Assembly authorized extending I 355 from Bolingbrook to I 80 at New Lenox and toward I 57 near Peotone. The plan promises long term development and traffic relief, enabling west suburban growth to spill into Will County and setting stage for a future eastward link to Indiana. The Toll Highway Authority now controls the project, with Will County ready for construction.
Judge Henry X. Dietch denounces sports money and gambling as corrupting civilization. He warns that mob action, inflated stadium costs, and endorsement culture erode education and values. The piece laments paid scholarships and the shift from intramural ideals to professional sports wealth.
Readers critique national debt and bond financing, urging elected leaders to curb spending and taxes. A second letter questions the effectiveness of license revocation as punishment for drunk driving with a personal incident recounted. The piece also praises a local Battle of the Bands event and sponsors.
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