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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1998
Page
11
Margaret Seltzner Dennis, Wheeler, Joanne Zerkel join as assistant editor and news editorial page editor respectively, with Paula Carlson as news editor for Suburban Newspapers of America Northern Illinois Newspaper Association.
The piece denounces pro Pos shard and pro Ryan attack advertising in Wisconsin Illinois focusing on a tragic 1994 freeway crash. It criticizes linking the incident to George Ryan and questions bribery claims while condemning graphic imagery and fear tactics. It urges viewers to switch channels and calls for an end to such ads.
Voters on November 3 face a 12 cent daily increase to fund a library expansion. The levy would rise from 15 to 36 cents per $100 and add about $260,000 yearly, enabling a building expansion at 54 E 31st St and renovations.
In Hazel Crest, a petition drives a ballot question on November 3 asking residents to switch from an at large six trustee and mayor system to a districted aldermanic model. The advisory map would be drawn by an attorney and applied by the 2000 election. The board has managed diversity and harmony, and officials caution ward politics could foster division, urging a no vote.
The Star received 13 citations with five first-place awards in the 1998 Illinois Press Association contest. Winners include Franklin Shuftan for best editorial, Phil Rockrohr for a tax increment financing series, Lora Lee Gelles for best graphics, Pat Disabato for best sports column, and Alan Macey for best sports section.
Dennis R Wheeler explains the endorsement process at The Star in Tinley Park. Editors, reporters, and the publisher evaluate officials and challengers through questionnaires, interviews, and editorial boards. Negative advertising influences decisions but the goal remains to judge candidates on issues and public records.
Harilyn Ray Krout of Park Forest argues that military justice must apply impartially to all, including the president. She questions whether rank should shield or excuse misconduct, warns that bias undermines law, and calls for accountability under the Constitution. The letter stresses the need for unbiased justice and signals potential felony concerns if rules are bent.
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