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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1994
Page
6
Lester G. Sons serves as executive editor and vice president with Joanne M. Zerkel as features editor for the Suburban Newspapers of America Northern Illinois Newspaper Association.
An editorial urges participation in RAP 2000 town meetings at South Suburban, Moraine Valley, Prairie State, and Joliet Junior Colleges. Citizens will discuss regional concerns like a third airport and incinerator impacts, with written and oral proposals accepted. Task forces form, reports due next spring, shaping a broad regional plan.
IEA president Robert Haisman told Star editors last week that Illinois faces a sinking funding system with 705 of 924 districts spending more than they take in this year. He urged systemic reform in next spring’s session, warning against mere deck chair rearrangements as state support falls from 47 percent to 33 percent.
The essay criticizes Pate Philip for a sweeping statement about black staffers and work ethics. It recalls Edgar’s weak response and reflects on the long history of politically incorrect remarks. The author condemns divisiveness while urging equal opportunity across race and class.
A set of letters salutes Jan and Mel Muchnik and Park Forest leadership praising their return and vision. Janet Muchnik is named village manager. Mel is a longtime staff member at Governors State University. Other letters cover campaigning for state representative Flora Ciarlo, critique of John Ostenburg, and praise for the Park Forest Merchants Association backed by the Matteson Area Chamber of Commerce.
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