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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1993
Page
8
The Star lists its leadership with James S. Meidell as General Manager and Senior Vice President Franklin Shuftan as Managing Editor. Z orego and Norman A. Rosinski are noted as President and Publisher with Dennis Wheeler as Senior News Editor and Lester G. Sons as Executive Editor. Joanne M. Zerkel serves as Features Editor in a biweekly publication.
Progressive lawmakers clash with bills on waste to energy and the Robbins incinerator. Critics warn halting subsidies could scuttle incinerators as a waste disposal option, while supporters argue incentives may be too costly. The future of state subsidies remains uncertain as conference talks hinge on a compromise.
A new cooperative arrangement among South Suburban College Prairie State College Moraine Valley Community College Joliet Junior College and Governors State University allows select courses to be taught on the GSU campus. The pilot eight courses start this fall with general education offerings leading to an associate degree. Tuition remains at community college rates with possible enrollment and extra fees.
County auditor Daniel Mahar blasted a $3.6 million automation project for the Circuit Court clerk and the recorder of deeds, arguing the county could have computerized the work multiple times. Evergreen Park Mayor Tony Vacco pressed for a dedicated ZIP code, noting the village’s 20 year effort and its four Chicago-prefixed ZIPs.
In a letter to residents, the reelected Monee Township supervisor pledges to bridge divisions across political, geographic, racial, and lifestyle lines. He envisions rapid growth with an airport, unified planning across three villages, expanded boards, and inclusive appointments to planning, parks, and libraries, urging residents to work together for future development.
Jim and Susan Surman of University Park write about large dogs and PAWS in Tinley Park. They recount a 113 pound Labrador surrender and PAWS policy requiring dogs to be kept indoors at night, which they say prevents adoption to loving homes with suitable outdoor space. They urge amending policies and better staff education to match breed needs and environments.
The Township Study Group calls Bloom Township a political patronage hub with 12 communities and election work tied to Chicago Heights power brokers. It urges a referendum to abolish the township and shift duties to the county, noting 17 Illinois counties already operate without such a layer of government.
Don George of Chicago Beer Distributing Co. in Markham criticizes proposed higher beer taxes as unfair and unnecessary. He argues current taxes already hit beer drinkers and that any deficit reduction or health care funding should come from broader taxes, not a targeted increase on beer.
The candidate expresses gratitude to supporters and campaign workers including Flora Carlo and Marion Baron and thanks voters. They pledge to work hard and represent Crete Township residents well.
The Veterans Memorial Committee of South Chicago Heights extends thanks to Annethea Anderson, professor of child development at Prairie State College, for a poem to be placed on the granite cylinder. Donald Cull chairs the committee.
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