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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1999
Page
8
Franklin Shaftan serves as editor with Margaret Seltzer and Dennis Wheeler in senior roles. Joanne M. Zerkel and Paula Carlson hold assistant and news editor positions, reflecting the paper's suburban newsroom leadership.
The Illinois Campaign Reform Coalition argues for tighter rules on money in politics, noting no contributions limits currently exist for many donors and that reporting gaps obscure money flows. A broad omnibus bill seeks to curb corporate and union donations and limit PAC activity, with a public hearing set at Homewood Village Hall to rally support for decisive action.
The Northeast Illinois Planning Commission mediated a border dispute between Frankfort and University Park over extending utility service regions into Green Garden Township. The compromise allows Frankfort to reach Stuenkel Road and University Park to Harlem between Steger and Drake Roads, leaving much of Green Garden undesignated as residents wished. The plan moves to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for approval.
A South Suburbs columnist rejects white supremacist Benjamin Nathaniel Smith and condemns hate speech. He lauds local efforts to integrate and resolve racial tensions after incidents nearby, urges parents to guard their children, and emphasizes ongoing work to foster harmony across races.
Ray Patrick argues that pro life stance seeks unborn protection while some activists oppose abortion as birth control. He defends gun ownership as a constitutional right and criticizes anti gun rhetoric. He questions media portrayal of pro abortion and NRA.
George B Mueller jokes that if Orwell lived in 1999 he would have written 1999 instead of 1984, implying tech changes alter predictions. The remark blends literary reference with modern automation.
The Star invites signed letters with writers included address and phone for verification but not published. Letters may be edited for brevity clarity or legality and no publication date is guaranteed. Mail to The Star 6901 W 159th St Tinley Park IL 60477 fax 708 802 8088 or email starnews interaccess com
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