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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1994
Page
8
Lester G. Sons serves as executive editor and vice president with Dennis Wheeler as senior news editor and Joanne M. Zerkel as features editor for the Suburban Newspapers of America Northern Illinois Newspaper Association.
State Treasurer Pat Quinn promotes appealing property tax assessments to cut bills. He cites three argument areas, advises bringing photos and appraisals with three comparables, and notes Cook County and Will County boards. He also notes broader tax relief requires voter action at budgeting and elections.
Republicans nominate Eugene James as a write-in foe to U S Rep Mel Reynolds amid charges of sexual misconduct and obstruction of justice. Reynolds appears favored for re election, while James faces hurdles educating voters on how to write his name on the ballot and attracting Democratic write ins. The piece notes voter apathy and compares to Dan Rostenkowski in the 5th District.
Brian Rice of Material Service estimates an 800 to 1000 pound meteorite found in the Thornton quarry was crushed. The object, described as ancient, prompted remarks about its age and origin.
A columnist mocks the 1990s US crime focus as politics lean toward tough action. He imagines ads by Jim Edgar and Dawn Clark Netsch, rails against the Roseland killings, and argues that fear of crime drives policy and voter behavior, warning of “lock em up” rhetoric and its consequences.
A reader defends tax increment financing in South Suburbs praising TIF projects and noting district revenue losses while urging reforms to blight definitions and Joint Review Boards. A second letter questions assault weapons rhetoric, comparing gun incidents to meteor strikes and praising NRA rules.
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