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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1999
Page
8
The Star presents Kenneth J. DePaola Jr as President and Publisher with Margaret Seltzner as Assistant Editor and News. Larry A. Ketty is Senior Vice President Finance and Franklin Shuftan is Editor.
The piece notes crime in southern and southwestern suburbs fell in 1998, though officials doubt all figures due to reporting flaws. It credits community policing, Neighborhood Watch, more police, tougher sentencing, and economic strength for the trend, while urging continued local, state, and federal efforts.
A downstate state Senate committee stalled HB 778 proposes empowering the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago to assume flood control duties and levy up to 20 cents per $100 of value. Supporters say it would fund fast developing areas and reduce delays by county boards blamed for higher taxes.
Homewood Flossmoor High School dominated the Illinois Economic Challenge by placing two teams in the finals and finishing first and second. The top team defeated Niles West 235 to 5 due to rule changes preventing a final between H F squads. District competition awaits against Indiana and Wisconsin opponents. Coach James Chasey praised the eight students for their strong showing.
Dennis R Wheeler reports on Hawkinson Ford Field in Crestwood home of the Cook County Cheetahs, almost ready for baseball with a June 2 Opening Day expected crowd of 5,000. Promoters boast a modern park, 3,400 seats, night lighting, and affordable family tickets from 4 to 7 dollars.
Angelo A. Ciambrone thanks campaign volunteers, donors, and voters for backing the Renaissance Party in Chicago Heights. He emphasizes unity across races and promises progress on safer neighborhoods, schools, and economic security in a second term. The editor notes rival TJ Somer is pursuing a recount.
In a letter to the editor the Illinois AFL-CIO lauds Gov. Ryan for bold moves on roads and transit. The writer supports funding the projects but opposes a higher license plate fee, urging business partners to share in financing while stressing benefits to workers and the economy.
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