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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1999
Page
8
A listing shows the publication is a biweekly paper founded in 1901 with key staff roles including Larry A. Kelly as Senior Vice President, Franklin Shaftan as Editor, Dennis R. Wheeler as Epioria Pace Epiror, Joanne M. Zerkel as Features Editor, and Margaret Seltzner as Assistant Editor News.
The Chicago Heights editorial urges Mayor Angelo Ciambrone to reconsider his stance on debating challenger Thomas Somer before the April 13 election. It notes a close primary race, emphasizes public need to see clear positions, and argues a head-to-head exchange would inform voters.
In a 16 to 8 vote the Will County Board approved Waste Management to operate a 455 acre dump on former Joliet arsenal land for 20 years. The project will rise about 15 stories high and serve a nine county area with trash from nearby residents facing a $17 per ton disposal rate, potentially boosting county revenue. Environmentalists plan to appeal.
Republican leaders push a motor fuel tax shift to fund infrastructure by eliminating the 5 cent gasoline and diesel tax while boosting transportation fees including license plate costs. The plan would set the state sales tax at five percent for non motor fuel purchases at gas and convenience stores, aimed at helping border businesses, with municipalities and counties retaining a 1.75 percent gas tax. Proponents argue lower pump prices near borders would boost Illinois fuel sales and fund road, bridge, water, and sewer projects.
A guest column argues Gov. George Ryan did not set aside pork funds in his first budget, challenging the old system where $180 million in member initiatives filled the state budget. It notes legislators call pork by other names, defends local projects, and predicts Ryan will reallocate funds while avoiding the term pork. The piece, supplied by the Illinois Press Association, reflects no official newspaper stance.
A letter commends Walgreens for pulling hand held casino games from toy shelves citing reduced gambling exposure for teens. The writer cites addiction estimates and praises Homer Illinois Will County open space efforts funded by real estate transfer taxes, urging state and county leaders to expand open space programs to prevent development harm.
Voters approve open space plans beyond Homer Township as citizens nationwide back initiatives. Eight states have ballot measures passing with New Jersey leading by planning $1.8 billion in tax revenue to protect farmland and woodland. Local efforts follow in Homer Township.
An analysis notes Chicago Mayor Richard Daley defeated Congressman Bobby Rush by a wide margin. It posits a potential future contest with Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. and compares paths to Harold Washington’s 1983 win, underscoring sharp contrasts between Daley and Jackson Jr. as political futures unfold.
The article portrays Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. as an articulate scholarly and motivational figure likened to Mohammad Ali and Willie Mays. It lauds his advocacy for a third Chicago airport and his inclusive vision for all citizens, expressing hope he becomes one of the nation’s greatest presidents.
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