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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1999
Page
8
A historical clipping lists key editorial staff at Hollinger International with Peter Neill as senior vice president and editor in chief, Dennis R. Wheeler as editorial page editor, Paula Carlson as news editor, Margaret Seltzner as assistant editor, and Joanne Zerkel as features editor. Franklin Shaftan is named editor and the publication year 1901 is given.
The editorial condemns the stalemate blocking City Clerk Deb bie McIlvain and other Welch preferences as an embarrassment to the citizenry. It urges the mayor and the new council majority to end political bickering, embrace inclusive governance, and stop politicizing routine city operations.
The Will County Forest Preserve District and its 11 to 10 board vote engaged Corlands and the Conservation Foundation to assist in fast tracking a $70 million land acquisition program. The firms may bill $25 to $75 per hour up to 250 hours monthly. Critics warn of possible nepotism and conflicts of interest since CorLands specialist is married to a district official, though officials say Roth will not work on the project.
The column argues Gov. George Ryan’s spring ads show impressive but inflated achievements. It contrasts Ryan’s high approval in the Statehouse with voter skepticism, notes tax hikes and new laws, compares him to Jim Edgar, and forecasts political risk as 2002 approaches. It cites public doubt, media framing, and political consequences for lawmakers.
A reader critiques Tom Houlihan for portraying North Shore residents as aloof while accusing him of North Side bias. The letter argues that racial hatred exists across all groups and cautions against blaming one region. It asserts Benjamin Smith would face diverse reaction if his hate literature appeared in Rogers Park or Skokie.
To the Editor notes a looming fight in Congress over patient protections and managed care. The Legislature began debating care timing and provider access as big business and insurers pour millions into ad campaigns and lobbying to block reform, urging lawmakers to take a stand for stronger patient safeguards.
The American Cancer Society urges four protections to aid cancer patients including access to specialists and trials, strong grievance and appeals procedures, and clear health plan information. Congress has a chance to enact these protections, with Americans watching who supports patients over profits. Inese Stokes Tinley Park notes the Senate passed the GOP version and the House will take up the issue.
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