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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1989
Page
11
Flossmoor residents argue against allowing pickup trucks, asserting the village must protect 50 years of standards and prevent lowering the quality of life. Letter writers claim the 10 year old ordinance bans trucks with B license plates and warn trucks threaten home values and village charm.
James T. Durkin of Illinois State University argues the Democratic plan to raise the minimum wage to 4.55 by next year is a matter of conscience and fairness while noting Bush administration aims for 4.25 and a six month training wage. He points to bipartisan support and compares work full time earnings to a tax refund, urging a higher, fairer raise.
The Homewood Flossmoor High School tax increase passed by absentee student votes prompting criticism. A Richton Park official thanks supporters while denouncing alleged manipulation and calls for changes to school aid formulas and real estate tax burdens.
A South Chicago Heights message thanks voters for backing Citizens in Action Party after sixteen years of near dictatorship. The speaker cites past mayoral rudeness and tax waste, recalls opposition to the utility tax, and vows taxpayer funds will be stopped.
Park Forest Public Library celebrates a successful library referendum with thanks to staff volunteers Friends of the Library and Olympia Fields residents who share the library. The board urges non users to obtain a library card and explore services.
Chicago State University solicits accepted students for reading math and English proficiency tests before orientation and registration. Tests run May 20 8 am and summer dates June 27 July 18 19 with orientations June 21 29 and July 12 25 plus July 31 for transfers.
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