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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 2000
Page
11
The Anderson family from Country Club Hills commends St Emeric staff for nurturing their children. They note Antoine's transformation from timid to proactive and credit the school with providing a solid foundation, guidance, and a positive daily environment. They thank the staff for shaping future leaders.
Readers discuss PADS and sites near 187th and Center Avenue with bets on Betz Drive and Thornton Quarry. A second letter urges a moratorium on abortion to prevent innocent executions, while a third promotes a March 7 property tax appeal forum at Forest Park Village Hall with county officials and exemption guidance.
In support of a shelter, the author notes a $100,000 state grant for a permanent PADS facility and critiques repeated site rejections. He cites freezing winters and families fleeing abuse, urges a location near the Army Reserve base, and urges local officials and activists to act despite funding delays. The letter, published with a headline correction, references Rep. Michael Giglio and community concerns.
A forceful letter objecting to federal abortion limits notes concern for vulnerable life and urges lawmakers to oppose the act. It questions pro choice rhetoric, cites a Chicago case of a new mother charged with murder, and advocates for nonviolent, community-based support for troubled women and families.
Diane Ross reports on HB 3881 advancing in Illinois to let school and local boards discuss security behind closed doors. The measure broadens open meetings rules to cover potential emergencies, with supporters arguing needed privacy to plan security while opponents fear reduced oversight. Republican Rep. Renee Kosel sponsors. IPA and school groups weigh in as shootings spark policy debate.
Roberta Gleason reflects on libraries as inviting public spaces from childhood to today. She recalls her first library in Galion Ohio, notes modern upgrades like handicap access, and celebrates diverse branches from Crete to University Park. She praises modern services including CDs, audio books, and children’s internet access.
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