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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1999
Page
12
Kenvern J. DePaola Jr is appointed president and publisher of The Star. Margaret Seltzne is assistant editor and news. Larry A. Kelly serves as sexton and vice president finance Franklin Shuftan is executive editor.
The piece argues residency requirements for municipal workers spark debate in Harvey South Holland and Country Club Hills. It notes Harvey loosens rules to within 22 miles while Country Club Hills enforces a strict 15 mile radius. It urges enforcing a reasonable middle ground after proper hearings.
Worth Police Chief Frank Gilbert ruled officer Martin Knolmayer acted within rules after a June 2 pursuit that sped through Worth to Oak Lawn. The chase caused a fatal crash killing a mother and daughter, drawing criticism and calls for stricter local chase rules. A lawsuit over the crash was filed, and officials urged a regional review to tighten limits on high speed pursuits.
A Springfield column critiques Commonwealth Edison seeking to raise its earnings cap under Illinois 1997 deregulation law, promising millions to shareholders while offering consumer offsets. It notes opposing utilities and the Citizens Utility Board backing, plus a separate bill forcing stronger local cable service terms and the industry’s free ads backing Gov Ryan’s infrastructure plan.
Janet Lesak Fiorenzo thanks voters of Steger and South Chicago Heights for her election as library board trustee. She credits family and friends, especially sister Cindy Houchins, and looks forward to serving the communities.
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