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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1997
Page
8
The Star masthead shows Margaret Seltzer as assistant editor news Norman A Rosinski as president and publisher Franklin Shuftan as editor Joanne ZeRxel as features editor
Editorial notes Illinois State Toll Highway Authority faces scrutiny over condemning land for the Interstate 355 corridor. Lawmakers schedule a October 6 hearing at Lincoln Way High School New Lenox to hear condemnations and tales of fair value disputes, route changes, and past mistreatment of property owners. The piece supports completing the 1 355 southern extension despite opposition.
This Richton Park feature cites federal data from Oct 1996 to Aug 1997 showing 477 reported incidents, 158 arrests, and 142 repeat offenders in a 12 000 population village. It notes alcohol involvement, limited professional help, and the broader societal context with local agencies South Suburban Family Shelter in Hazel Crest and Crisis Center for South Suburbia in Tinley Park offering support. It promotes Amestic Violence Awareness Month and provides hotlines 708 429 SAFE and 708 335-3058.
E Timothy Lightfield surveys how 30 years reshape college demographics: more women, older part time students, and working learners. He notes light course loads, heavy work commitments, campus detachment, and frequent transfers as central traits guiding curricula and support at Prairie State College.
Teresa Joyce of Steger argues that voters should consider tax decisions, lauds Bloom Township High School surplus as proof, and supports Rev. Dietch’s call for accountability. She defends Bobby Joyce’s resignation from the Steger Recreation Board as courage to stand for residents’ rights and youth interests.
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