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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1998
Page
8
A compact Sunday page from the Illinois newspaper features notes from the editor Margaret Seltzner and staff. Names listed include Dennis Wheeler Joanne Zerkel and Paula Carlson with editorial leadership from Shafts and Franklin Shaftan.
Editorial argues Democrat Maria Pappas would shake up the scandal weakened treasurer's office. Incumbent Edward Rosewell faces indictment, with Pappas promising a user friendly system for suburbs. She confronts rivals Alderman Thomas Murphy and Carolyn Naselli in the March 17 primary.
Incumbent Sheriff Michael Sheahan, a Democrat from Chicago and long‑standing South Side clan, touts eight years of clean administration. He contrasts with prior governors O’Grady and Elrod, whose aides faced corruption charges, while his tenure has added a new county jail, a boot camp for offenders, and expanded alternative work programs. Brewer counters as a seasoned attorney and former law enforcement official.
Leroy Martin, a former Chicago police veteran and police superintendent under Mayor Harold Washington, seeks the Republican sheriff nomination. After retirement he returns to politics, challenging Democrat Sheahan if nominated, with Carolyn Morris of Arlington Heights as a March 17 opponent.
County Board candidate Barclay Bud Fleming, Lynwood mayor and first-term county commissioner, seeks renomination in the Republican primary over Cindy Panayotovich of Lansing. The piece notes Fleming’s strong work on solid waste issues in the district’s southeast and mentions no Democratic recommendation, with John DeSimone of Chicago Heights and William Moran of Calumet City as contenders in the GOP field.
Gloria Alitto Majewski, long time MWRD commissioner from Orland Township and current Finance Committee chair, leads a crowded field in the Democratic primary for the three available board seats.
Preparedness Week recalls past killer tornadoes in Illinois and Florida, urges readiness. Illinois storms like Plainfield 1990 Lemont 1991 Oak Lawn 1967 are recounted to stress respect for twisters. Star article urges families to review plans and participate in statewide tornado drill Tuesday at 10 am for potential life saving impact.
Tom Houlihan notes St Patrick Day clashes with a March 17 primary shaping a slim field for governor and U S Senate. He recalls past upsets like Moseley Braun and Al Salvi, highlights Irish influence on candidates such as Fitzgerald, Didrickson, Burris and Severns, and recalls Severns death changing the secretary of state race dynamics.
Judge Henry X. Dietch argues for prudence as surplus projections rise to 50 to 75 billion dollars. He advocates using one third to reduce the public debt first, refinance high-interest obligations, and resist immediate tax cuts while addressing infrastructure and social needs. He notes past administrations failed fiscal responsibility and warns against inflationary tax relief.
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