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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1999
Page
10
Fragmentary OCR lists several executive titles and names including vice president and editor in chief roles. Unclear organization, with possible references to Peter Nett Larry A. Kelly Franklin Shuftan and others amid garbled punctuation.
Editorial notes a modest ceremony launching a $80,000 to $120,000 single family home plan in a revitalization zone bounded by 16th Street Arnold Street Lincoln Highway and East End Avenue. City leaders promise 100 homes, waivers on initial fees, and future shops while critics question feasibility and equity.
Beth Royle leaves her 21 year post leading the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association at year’s end to head a Naperville consulting firm. Under her leadership SSMMA expanded to 38 member towns, secured millions in funding, and formed a $50 million municipal bond bank. Royle plans to commute, remain active regionally, and will be missed by member municipalities and regional leaders.
Lance Wilson of Frankfort testified at a disciplinary hearing addressing accusations he injected a patient with a fatal dose of drugs to assist death. He argued the DPR policy pressures physicians to limit to palliative care, risking patient suffering and abandonment at life’s end.
A Decatur high school expulsions controversy draws national attention as boards from Illinois gather at a Chicago convention to weigh zero tolerance policies. The piece argues discipline decisions must remain local, criticizes Jesse Jackson’s stance, and notes the backlash and compromise allowing students back in a year.
A letter reports a November 1 meeting covering a three phase plan for 911 system changes. Neighbor residents argue against rerouting calls and press local officials to allow public input at Village Board meetings on the first and third Mondays.
A Homewood School District meeting set principals backing grade centers while a parent urged decisions be made for children. The speaker criticized emotional appeals and warned against turning the district into a national experiment affecting students' futures.
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