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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1999
Page
11
A personal letter recalls caring for a mother with Alzheimer's at home from 1994 until her March 22 death, praising home caregiving over nursing homes and detailing a life shaped by love and sacrifice. The text also notes a Park Forest Family League photo display and raises questions about health care benefits and equal treatment in Cook County.
Ron Lucarini, candidate for Chicago Heights 2nd Ward, thanks supporters after a long campaign. He accuses opponent Francisco Perez and ally Ciambrone of unethical tactics and asserts the court will weigh the election’s honesty. He laments four more years of perceived inaction for residents.
Governor George Ryan faces questions over changing his mind on tax policy as he defends the Illinois FIRST plan a five year 12 billion funding package. He argues the program finances roads bridges schools and water systems with bonds and mixed revenues while critics press for pledge fidelity and fiscal conservatism.
John A. Ostenburg thanks Park Forest residents for their strong support in the village president election. He praises the community, editors of The Star for endorsement, and longtime ally Pat Kelly. He credits volunteers, his wife, and advocates who aided the campaign.
John Stroger and the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a 9 to 6 ordinance providing medical, dental, and life insurance to the domestic partners of homosexual county workers. The plan mirrors Chicago's earlier domestic partners law, adding sick and bereavement leave, peer compensation, and pension benefits, described as a challenge to traditional marriages amid ongoing changes.
Over 20 Elmhurst College students boarded a bus for a 14 hour trip to Americus, Georgia, for a spring break Habitat for Humanity build. Lisa Perry, among them, worked 11 hours daily, hammering, siding, caulking, painting, and laying sod to help a family.
A candidate for the April 13 school board election thanks supporters and congratulates incumbents Mr Stringfellow and new members Mr Costello and Mr Falcioni. The message praises community groups Isternal Alliance and local ministers, and expresses commitment to Chicago Heights education as the new millennium begins.
Mayors and village presidents of South Suburbs applaud Gov. Ryan's 12 billion Illinois FIRST initiative. The program funds highways and mass transit, creating construction and transportation jobs and aligning state and federal efforts. Readers urged bipartisan legislative support.
County Commissioner William R. Moran outlines a new era strategy to help Cook County compete in a climate where geography matters less and economic conditions drive business. He urges leaders to foster partnerships with civic groups and private sector allies to boost suburban activity and preserve quality of life.
Tony Capua Bonnie Hudson and Patrick DeFiore express gratitude as South Chicago Heights village trustees for victory on Election Day. They credit Citizens for Progress Party work and vow to continue improving quality of life and teamwork on the Village Board for the town.
Otis H. White of Rich Township High School District 227 thanks supporters after being elected board member, pledging to work for what is right in the name of Jesus and offering a hippo pun and handshake for the district’s top vote getter status.
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