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Matteson Star

Location

Matteson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1997

Page

8

The Star Publisher and Editorial Staff List

The Star lists Norman A Rosinski as president and publisher with Jane S Metcalfe as president and others in senior roles. Production chief Epiron is noted alongside Margaret Seltzner Dennis Wheeler Joanne Zerkel and Paula Carlson in editorial.

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A Sunday Morning Special Edition Notice

The fragment notes a Thursday dated November 13 1997 in the AB Sunennan newspaper page segment. The readable text centers on a historic edition notice with a potential event or announcement linked to that date.

Township government debate lingers amid calls to abolish

Editorials argue Illinois townships, created in 1850, largely duplicate services provided by counties and municipalities. STOP activists push to dump all 1,433 townships, while critics cite 2 percent of taxes funding townships and concerns over bureaucracy and political influence, noting some areas still rely on townships for basic services. The piece urges gradual decline of township government, recognizing limited, changing needs in unincorporated areas like Homer and Frankfort Square.

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Poor turnout shows waning civic engagement in local school races

Turnout across Cook and Will counties was notably low with many districts drawing fewer than 5 percent of registered voters. Exceptions included Bloom Township District 206 and areas with contested races. Sauk Village District 168 saw under 10 percent turnout amid 10 candidates. New Lenox District 122 led with 25 percent.

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Return to South Side roots sparks memories of Pullman and Roseland

Dennis Wheeler recalls a Sunday drive through longtime South Side memories. He revisits Roseland, Morgan Park, Beverly and Pullman, noting changes from wartime youth to today. He recalls family routines, Gately’s store, the old Pullman Bank, and a shift from city life to Will County after 1946.

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A Community Letter Debunks The Computer Age For An 82 Year Old

An 82 year old shares a humorous misadventure with learning computers. He borrows an old setup, browses library guides, confuses Windows with real windows, and ends up with headaches, aspirin, and a decision to abandon the machine for a pen and typewriter. He argues the baby boom generation started it all.

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