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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1989
Page
10
James S Meidell is named Vice President and General Manager and Franklin Shuftan is appointed Managing Editor with Joanne M Zerkel as Features Editor. The changes reflect leadership realignment at the newspaper.
Editorial examines how the U S Supreme Court ruling reshapes Illinois abortion politics. Gov Thompson may veto or accept new restrictions as Turnock v Ragsdale looms, influencing General Assembly action and campaign stakes ahead of fall elections.
Cook County Assessor Thomas C. Hynes asks approving a plan to reassess property every three years instead of four. He argues taxes would rise more gradually, but critics say the overall tax burden remains unchanged and the county’s inequitable classification system and high multiplier remain the core flaw.
Michael Belletire of the Illinois State Board of Education notes wide gaps in equalized assessed valuation per student across districts. He says wealth pockets per pupil drive inequity within and between districts as the board proposes changes to school tax rates and state aid.
Grace S. Lee, executive director of Township Officials of Cook County, defends township services beyond roads and urges preservation of local programs for seniors, youth, mental health, and homelessness. She questions calls for county takeover, notes tax burdens, and cites editorial context and long Star history.
A Chicago Heights advocate condemns state and federal funding tactics for infant mortality programs. She cites the Family Enrichment Program and Parents United, saying families were not consulted about changes and accusing officials of cover-ups and wasted aims while urging practical, on-the-ground service delivery to reduce infant mortality and school failure.
An open letter to Chicago Heights residents and officials questions housing disabled individuals. The author cites a street foreman’s alleged poor work ethic, urges a community coalition of families and guardians, and asks what readers would do if it were their child.
A disabled reader recalls an early morning walk to a nearby cafe for coffee and news, where two workers mocked him to provoke a reaction. He reports no repeats after manager intervention, notes laws aim to integrate the disabled, and urges businesses to ensure respectful service and noncontact interaction.
A resident commends Mayor David Owen for improvements in water quality since taking office. The note thanks him and encourages continued work on the water system in South Chicago Heights.
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