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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1998
Page
10
The U S Agriculture Department allows salsa to count as a vegetable in school meals if used in limited amounts and without nonvegetable additives. Critics note current menus lack meatless options and high fat content remains, urging more plant based choices to meet nutrition guidelines and student demand.
May 30 at Prairie State Junior College marked the adult literacy program’s celebration where students presented tokens to tutors and strong cross cultural ties formed. Volunteers are urged to join the PSC Adult Literacy Institute at (708) 709-3724 to share in the life changing journey of teaching and learning.
A federal ruling on May 28 by U S District Judge David Coar ends Chicago Heights single member districts in favor of a seven member at large city council. The city faces over 20 federal lawsuits, cronyism and racism alleged in administration and departments. The mayor and officials are accused of corruption, discrimination, and improper vendor ties while public safety and employment practices are criticized as discriminatory.
A reader response targets Dennis R. Wheeler for his Star column praising the Peotone airport plan and aligning with Sen. Jesse Jackson Jr. and Rep. Jerry Weller. The letter defends local residents against external political pressure and opposes the project, urging Wheeler to relocate away from proposed noise and pollution.
A parent writes from Parker Junior High praising Bruce Christensen and questioning MEPS tests and board decisions. He recalls Parker’s calm, personal leadership under Christensen and Brody, urges parental input to the school board, and notes his son Justin’s positive experience and his own pride in the response.
The piece cites Lloyd Paul Stryker on press dangers to fair trials, noting historical cases of wrongful convictions influenced by sensational reporting. It recalls incidents in Homewood Ford Heights and a Chicago school incident, urging restraint and adherence to due process.
State representative George Scully expresses gratitude to voters and volunteers in the 80th District. He cites accessibility, a robust Constituent Service Office, six advisory committees, town hall meetings, and efforts in Springfield to aid working families. He highlights consumer rights, deregulation of electricity, property tax relief for seniors, and the Managed Care Bill of Rights.
Resident commentary questions the Bloom Township Plaza redevelopment tied to Castle Candy Company owners and alleged shadowy dealings. The piece alleges a nonoperational candy maker, a sold Skyline Restaurant, rent collection, an auto storage operation, and a fire loss, with unclear demolition costs and buried fuel tanks. It demands accountability from city officials over blight, ethics, and funding for taxpayer burdens.
The message lists editorial personnel at Star News with names and email aliases for Franklin R. Shuftan editor, Margaret Seltzner assistant editor, Dennis R. Wheeler editorial page editor, Joanne Zerkel features editor, plus a general newsroom address.
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