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Newspaper

Matteson Star

Location

Matteson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 09, 1995

Page

8

Joanne Zerkel Features Editor Piece Date

Joanne Zerkel serves as features editor with the Thursday publication dated March 9 1995. The note marks her role and the issue's timing within the newspaper.

Joanne M. Zerkel

Editorial urges local gun rules stay despite statewide push

South suburban towns weigh protecting home rule gun bans over state wide reform. Tinley Park opposed Rep Weinlund to keep its neighborhood protection ordinance within half mile of schools or parks. Harvey and Calumet City seek stricter local rules while county and state laws would limit options.

Larry Weinlund Tinley Park New Lenox Republican Weinlund Cook County Harvey Chicago South Expo Center David Johnson Calumet City

Part time students deserve equal financial aid in higher education

Part time college and commuter university students shoulder much of the student body, yet state and federal aid excludes those taking fewer than six credits per term. Educators say such denial penalizes persistence and ambition, leaving many with limited access to opportunities for degree advancement.

Paula Wolff Governors State University Matteson Area Chamber of Commerce Timothy Lightfield Prairie State College Wolff Lightfield

Bloom High District 206 faces 3.9 million in cuts after tax increase fails

Gerald Lauritzen, Bloom High School District 206 assistant superintendent of instruction, says officials are examining every nook and cranny as they sort through 3.9 million dollars in cuts after a tax increase proposal failed for the third time on February 28.

Gerald Lauritzen Bloom High

House Bill 666 Threatens Fourth Amendment Rights

A call to oppose HR 666, a House measure easing searches without warrants. The piece cites past abuses in Chicago, notes the exclusionary rule, and warns that “good faith” searches could legitimize intrusions into private homes and empower federal and local police. It urges citizens to contact senators and defend protections.

House Senate Supreme Court FBI U.S Bobby Rush Chicago William Pitt England

Letters to the Editor Defend Accurate Views on Park Forest Commerce

A former journalist and professor rebuts a neighbor’s claim about his conduct as village trustee and state representative. He details interactions with Steve Campbell, notes nonmembership in the Park Forest Merchants Association, and defends his business policies and public record while affirming continued relations with local officials and Centre owners.

Steve Campbell Star Park Forest Campbell Chamber of Commerce Richton Park Matteson University Park Changes the Star Mr. Campbell Merchants Association Pat Kelly Harold Buck

Springfield Health Insurance Threat for Retired Teachers

In Springfield a health insurance crisis looms for retired and future teachers as funds in the Teacher's Retirement System face depletion by June 30 unless the legislature acts. Calls rise to have the state cover a portion of costs, urging senators representatives and the Governor to safeguard the plan. Marian Engel Sue Rudy Sedonia Rush

Springfield TRS IRS Marian Engel Sue Rudy Sedonia Rush

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