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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1994
Page
6
Lester G. SONS is listed as executive editor and Joanne M. Zerkel serves as vice president and features editor. The document identifies Susurnsan Newspapers of America and the Northern Illinois NewsPAPER Association in association with these posts.
The Housing Authority of Cook County plans an affirmative counseling service for Section 8 recipients to broaden housing options and reduce concentration in southern suburbs. Critics warn the authority must follow through or risk legal action, noting past gaps in offering guidance and the danger of segregated pockets of subsidized housing.
The General Assembly passed the Use It and Lose It bill to curb under 21 drinking and driving. Offenders face license suspensions of three months for a first offense, six months for refusing a breath test, and up to two years for repeats, effective Jan 1. The measure couples penalties with an education push amid rising youth alcohol crashes.
Quotables show split views as state Sen. Aldo DeAngelis supports raises for legislators and officials while state Sen. Thomas Dunn defends voting for the raises and urges conscience over concealment. Both speak to the political risk of voting positions and public payroll scrutiny.
A reader laments HF school board actions in the principal search that sidelined Byron Legardy while Laura Murray advanced. The letter accuses institutional racism, cites a 1994 resignation, recalls Eleanor Roosevelt and Marian Anderson, and critiques politics around Paula Corbin Jones and Clinton era debates. It ends urging local business involvement with the Matteson Area Chamber of Commerce.
Matteson Area Chamber of Commerce Expo received thanks for effort from committee members Kerry Hassen Lincoln Mall Bob Wolf and Ellis Flaws plus support from executive director Georgia ONeill with special thanks to Tom Elyea of Firstar Bank Park Forest and the 1994 chamber president for backing the event.
A Park Forest reader defends Sears against village officials claims that the Centre Mall tenant failed to honor agreement with Cordish Embry and Associates. The writer praises Sears tax contribution and neighborly role, urging residents to support the store and its staff.
The letter questions Rep. John Ostenburg's loyalty to local education, accusing him of backing Chicago schools while remaining quiet as local schools face a historic crisis. It alleges he takes funds from the Chicago machine and little local money, implying he serves his campaign contributors over parents, students, and teachers.
Last Tuesday night June 14 a massive oak toppled onto a neighbor’s house. A one foot diameter limb pierced the roof near the baby's crib five feet below. Crete Fire Department arrived quickly as lightning and rain raged. A firefighter climbed the roof with a chain saw to remove the limb and patch the damage. Thanks are extended to all who assisted and praised the crew’s bravery.
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