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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1998
Page
10
A record of the Hollinger International publication The Star, listing the twice weekly schedule and foundational year of 1901. Names include Franklin Shaftan as editor, Margaret Seltzner and Dennis R. Wheeler in editorial roles, Paula Carlson on News, and Joanne Zerkel as Features Editor.
Editorial questions why the southern extension of Interstate 355 is delayed by a federal judge's environmental ruling. A Chicago coalition argues the impact study was flawed, halting a 12.5 mile tollway from Bolingbrook to New Lenox that would serve Lockport Lemont Homer Township Frankfort Tinley Park Mokena Palos Orland Park and connect to I 80. The appellate court sent the decision back for clarification, promising more delays and taxpayer costs while motorists suffer peak hour traffic.
In Harvey three aldermen push to challenge the Skybox club similar to Lansing’s costly three year fight over Thee Body Shoppe. Mayor Graves favors a Lansing style ordinance, while others warn the cost may exceed potential gains. The article weighs legality, money, and public policy.
A man, 28, Glenwood, was charged with armed robbery after allegedly stealing 265 dollars from a Country Club Hills gas station on Oct 2 and 172 dollars from a Tinley Park convenience store. Police traced a 1993 Cadillac to the suspect, who was later charged again after similarities between the two holdups. He is jailed on 500000 dollar bond.
Letters critique declining political debate coverage, rising ad buys, and voter disengagement. The piece cites a 1996 decline in presidential debate viewership, Illinois concerns, and a push by the Alliance for Better Campaigns and Illinois Campaign for Political Reform for free, issue oriented air time via the Illinois Broadcasters Association to counter the trend. Cynthia Canary and Gordon Walek urge candidates to debate, not hide behind ads, and press for public forums and visible candor.
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