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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1998
Page
10
Sunday March 8 1998 edition notes Margaret Seltzner as assistant editor Dennis R Wheeler Joanne Zerkel as editor page editor and features editor. Mentions Suburban Newspapers of America Northern Illinois Newspaper Association and 1901 founding.
The editorial backs Tim McCarthy for secretary of state over Jesse White in the Democratic contest after Penny Severns’ disqualification and death. It notes McCarthy’s law enforcement background and White’s Tumblers fame, while also endorsing Republican Robert Churchill over Al Salvi for the same post. Churchill is praised as mainstream. Salvi is deemed too far right.
State treasurer hopefuls are Jerry Genova of Calumet City and Dan McLaughlin of Orland Park. Both would resign as mayors if elected and aim to expand community reinvestment, low interest loans, and targeted programs while opposing banking redlining. Genova touts clear plans and minority business support. McLaughlin backs but remains vague on administration.
The debate centers on combining the state comptroller with the treasurer to save millions annually and improve efficiency. Loleta Didrickson runs the comptroller’s office, touting full computerization and timely payments, while Dan Hynes runs unopposed for the Democrats. Republicans contend between Harry Seigle and Chris Lauren, both pledging further streamlined operations and debt collection, with Seigle highlighting debt at about 2.4 billion.
Tom Houlihan argues IGAPs shape school reputations and funding but warns against simple enemy and winner labels. He notes districts like Ford Heights struggle under equity gaps, while Bremen and Orland schools prepare students with tips and routines. Houlihan emphasizes accountability and media focus on scores.
Letters to the Editor urge residents of the Homewood Flossmoor Park District to vote yes on the March 17 open lands referendum. The piece cites long term welfare, loss of green space, school crowding, rising traffic and flood concerns, and favors retaining Hines Lumber land, an Army Reserve site at 187th Center Ave, and Cherry Hills golf course as green space.
Letter to the editor endorses Bob Furnace for village trustee in the March 17 Park Forest election. Praises his maturity, even handedness, clear thinking, and non threatening communication. The note notes Furnace has an achiever’s attitude and a background that supports his candidacy.
Jerry Mathews of Park Forest brings a master's in educational administration and a background as teacher and administrator. He currently serves as a communications liaison between school personnel and Naperville district leaders and has a noted history of community service as he aims to fill the seat left by Matt Guritz.
Vera Terry of Chicago Heights writes to Robert Flood in Olympia Fields reacting to the column ten myths concerning the White House scandal. She questions his role as an angel and urges him to leave if he dislikes the president, claiming he won’t find better elsewhere.
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