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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1993
Page
8
The Star, published twice weekly, lists Norman A. Rosinski as president and publisher and James S. Meidell as general manager. Senior executives include Lester G. Sons, Franklin Shuftan, and Joanne M. Zerkel as features editor.
This editorial surveys Illinois tax policy using Tax Facts criteria Predictability Simplicity Horizontal and Vertical equity Efficiency Neutrality Responsiveness Competitiveness and Accountability It notes frequent ad hoc changes such as the income tax surcharge granny tax and shifting property tax exemptions, arguing the system fails to grow revenue and burdens taxpayers, while home rule disparities and a complex corporate tax hinder growth.
Clare Luecke, longtime president of the Thorn Creek Basin Sanitary District since 1973 and a 37 year district trustee, retires after 52 years in public service. Under his leadership the district expanded its service area by 50 percent, stayed debt free, kept user charges steady for seven years, and funded five years of capital projects from reserves. The district serves Chicago Heights, South Chicago Heights, Steger, Crete, Park Forest and Homewood. Luecke also retired from the First National Bank of Chicago Heights after a prominent banking career.
The author argues the war on drugs fails and harms society, urging medical treatment, legalization as needed, and profit removal from illegal drugs. He cites addiction as a medical problem, compares to alcohol and nicotine, and calls for controlled facilities, prevention, and education to reduce crime and prison costs.
Readers dispute misinterpretation of accusations against District 227 and urge expert review of tracking racial imbalance. They cite high minority enrollment in lower tracks and call for board action and citizen input. Also thanks to TCI Cable staff for a student field trip to studios.
May marks National Bike Month now in its 37th year with growing status. Federal funds support bicycle projects and coordinators under 1991 transportation legislation. Bike to Work Week May 17 21 in Chicago Loop features breakfasts for commuters. Local notes commend Monee Township support and Matteson voting confidence. Emmanuel A Imoukhuede village trustee Matteson expresses commitment to service and growth.
Park Forest residents cast their ballots on April 20 after a lengthy dispute sparked by William Simpson. The community rejects claims of widespread racism and calls for rational discussion over personal attacks as they consider single member district proposals led by Simpson.
Daniel N Wooten expresses gratitude to voters in Bloom Township for the April 20 election victory and pledges to serve all residents as trustee, thanking family friends and supporters. He is identified as a Democratic Party candidate for Bloom Township trustee.
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