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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1995
Page
4
The son of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson Jr. wins the special 2nd District contest to face Republican Somer in December. Reynolds is in prison for sexual misconduct and obstruction. Jackson vows a clean campaign and broad outreach to youth amid endorsements from Operation PUSH and others.
Somer outlines why Republicans view Jackson's win as a rare four decade break and details a 12 day plan to win the 2nd District. He touts blue collar roots over Jesse Jackson Jr, notes Chicago Machine dynamics, and aims to attract independents and crossovers while opposing a Peotone regional airport.
Mayor Larry Kochel says a tax rebate may accompany a new mall complex drawing 75 cents of every dollar of sales tax. The plan includes 20 surrounding buildings, a perimeter train, and future development such as car dealers, motels, hotels, and a convention center by 2001. Residents split on benefits amid traffic fears and airport concerns. annexation approval and tax rebates are set for the December 13 village board meeting.
Horvath sues village claiming 31 cats housed at his home violated local cat limit of three leading to removal, destruction of plaster walls, and deaths. He seeks 26,000 in actual damages and up to 30,000 in punitive damages as determined by a jury.
Flossmoor attorney George Scully won the Democratic committeemen endorsement to run against Rep Flora Ciarlo in the November 1996 election. He replaces Kathy Cardona and is noted for leading the District 161 school referendum effort with 40 percent turnout. Scully emphasized education funding but will not outline specific state issues yet.
Reinbold leads Park Forest clash as landlords form the Park Forest Landlord Association to repeal annual single family rental inspections. The Institute for Justice signals a potential federal constitutional challenge to the ordinance, while village officials defend the searches and fee tied to reoccupancy.
A public notice states that an automatic tabulating equipment test for ballots to be counted at the December 12 1985 Special General Election will be held at the Cook County Warehouse 2323 South Rockwell Avenue Chicago Minos on Monday December 4 1995 at 11 00 am.
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