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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1993
Page
9
A letter from Walt Tappen in Park Forest argues against new firearm laws, endorses legal gun ownership, and criticizes repeated prison releases. He contrasts Illinois waits with nationwide crime, urges removing career criminals, and suggests incineration and recycling as economic and environmental alternatives.
A Sunday edition editorial criticizes biased firearms coverage, arguing that objects like guns are inert without human action. The writer contends defenders’ rights to protect family and property are unfairly undermined by portraying gun ownership as dangerous, urging clearer journalistic objectivity.
Discussion argues only two viable waste solutions: recycling and incineration. It notes current limits in recycling tech, need for economical methods, public attitude change, and government pressure on industry to simplify packaging. Incineration is not instant. modern plants with proper controls can be clean and safe.
A Bloom Trail junior warns the March 15 district referendum will decide whether high school sports continue in District 206. He argues lack of state funding harms education and urges voters to pass the measure, noting potential life changes for him and his brother.
The Illinois State Board of Education released annual district report cards as part of mid-1980s school reform. The data enable comparisons of scores, teacher salaries, and poverty among districts, but experts warn raw numbers alone can mislead about actual educational quality.
Two Flossmoor residents file an appeal contending a special use permit is needed to operate a weekly homeless shelter at Flossmoor Community Church. Zoning Administrator Pick Finn argues churches and their accessory uses are permitted, prompting a zoning board of appeals hearing.
Reading Energy Co. proposes a five year contract plus a 20 year option to South Suburban Solid Waste Agency communities backing the Robbins incinerator project. Several towns reject the long term plan, delaying final approval as agencies extend deadlines and seek ten signatories for funding.
City Council approved an amendment banning incoming calls to public pay phones on public or private property and outside buildings. Officials will consult phone companies on preventing outgoing pager calls. A $100 license fee caps one license per location, aiming to curb illicit use. Mayor Douglas Troiani said the update focuses on public telephones.
Orland Park Fire Protection District Chief Bob LaGrange said rapid action prevented an explosion after a tanker delivering 2000 gallons of gasoline arrived at the Shell station on 14460 LaGrange Road. A four inch valve was knocked from the trailer, creating a potentially catastrophic situation.
Mayor Dwight Welch outlines anti gang recruitment plans including an anti loitering rule and a parental responsibility ordinance drafted for City Council. He calls for holding parents of reputed gang members responsible. Police report three 16 year olds arrested and 13 warned during the first weekend of a 9 p.m. curfew for those 19 and younger, in effect through January 1.
Chicago Heights will recover about 1.5 million from former city officials and contractors. Attorney Anthony G. Scariano said 1.1 million stems from former Mayor Charles Panici and former City Commissioner John Gliottone, who were convicted of racketeering bribery and extortion linked to more than 600 thousand in contracts. Each is responsible for the whole 1.1 million, Scariano stated. Mayor Douglas Troiani said the city acts to retrieve funds taken by the former officials and contractors.
Auditors from McGladrey & Pullen praised Prairie State College for a balanced budget and a clean opinion on its financial statements. The college reduced its cumulative deficit a year early, with Ruth Bittner and James Troutman cited for fiscal leadership as revenues rose by 2.7 million from 3 million in working cash bonds.
Lan-Oak Park District Board of Commissioners decided Monday to start a nonretunnable fee in 1994. The fee will apply to for profit reservations while nonprofit Lansing organizations are exempt. Previously residents paid a $25 refundable deposit for park reservations and picnics, a system described as a fiasco by commissioner Mark Foster.
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