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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1980
Page
1
The guide opens on Page 15 through 22 detailing State House and Senate candidates and their major issue stands. The Star’s voter recommendations and endorsements wrapup appear on Page 14 ahead of Tuesday’s general election with results coverage in Sports on Page 51 for Sauk Trail Bowl games and local prep soccer finals.
Suburban residents face a busy election as Mondale and Bush campaign through the area boosting local candidates. Carter's visit to Moraine Valley College in Palos Hills adds momentum while Dixon O Neal and Stevenson vie for statewide posts. Marshalling party events, suburb venues hosted candidates including McCarthy and Young.
A fact finding committee was appointed by the Frankfort plan commission to study a 266 acre abandoned Penn Central rail property for a bike trail. The panel includes Frankfort New Lenox Matteson Rich Township Park Forest Cherry Hills Will County forest preserve Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission and Open Lands. Rita Jo Smith of Matteson will chair to gauge cost and funding options so communities can decide on feasibility and appeal.
A workshop on the Matte Son zoning update reviewed potential uses across commercial and industrial districts. No action was taken as revisions are in early stages with a consultant. A follow up workshop is set for November 13 at the village hall.
Illinois ninth district state representative contest pits two incumbent Democrats Richard Kelly and Terry Steeze against Republicans John Dunn and Wayne Miller. Dunn, a Tinley Park mayor, touts 23 years in local government. Miller, a Markham attorney, highlights legal and municipal experience. Democrats push on education and social issues while Republicans stress business climate and unity after a split primary.
Franklin Shuftan notes three suburban races pit entrenched incumbents against little known first time contenders. In the Fourth district Ed Derwinski faced Joseph Savard while Democrat Richard Jalovec ran unopposed in the primary. Jalovec has offered a tax cut position but avoids harsh attacks. Derwinski promotes Ronald Reagan.
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