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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1994
Page
8
Joanne M. Zerkel named features editor for the Suburban Newspapers of America Northern Illinois chapter in a September 15, 1994 announcement. The appointment honors her work as a reporter and editor within the regional press community and signals ongoing efforts to expand coverage and professional standards.
The Illinois General Assembly faces questions over when a lawyer legislator acts for a client versus a constituent. Larry Wennlund, a state representative, helped a landowner in a rezoning that boosted value ahead of IDOT purchases. Opponent Lois Mayer pledges legislation to curb lawyer legislator intercession, urging clarity on lawyer constituent boundaries. The piece urges strict avoidance of propriety issues and favors clear rules.
The Illinois State Board of Education names a group of educators from the South and Southwest Suburbs for the 1980 Those Who Excel awards. Eight area recipients will get awards of merit, nine recognition, and dozens honor mention for dedication to education. The program will honor 59 Award of Excellence winners statewide in Decatur on October 8.
Readers respond to Don Goff on a proposed third airport, arguing growth harms quality of life in Peotone area. Gerritt Hellmer thanks an anonymous donor. another letter defends Steger’s openness and questions funding for District 206 and private education vouchers.
A rider and friend chased a teenage thief from Grant School Park to 26th Street and Chicago Road but couldn't catch him. A Good Samaritan in a van pursued, then returned later with the bike after turning it in at the South Chicago Heights Police Department. The grateful owner thanks an anonymous helper who assisted and returned the bike.
A Steger homeowner writes to the Chicago Heights Star praising scrutiny of high school funding. He notes a tax bill rise from 865 to 2363 between 1984 and 1993, cites a 273 percent increase, and opposes a proposed 1.99 per hundred raise to 3.2858, arguing taxes already fund education heavily and urging voters to scrutinize district referenda.
Park Forest Historical Society sponsors a six week Wednesday class from 7 to 8 30 p m for adults at 20 dollars. students free. Learn how Park Forest earned two All American Village awards and developed for World War II veterans with location and registration details to be provided at village hall. Ray Janota contact included for questions.
On August 13 at 3 p.m. Bob Evans in Matteson closed its doors forever in a business decision. Employees, given no prior notice, express loss, saying they made many friends and will miss customers. They regret not saying goodbye and thank patrons for their support and friendship.
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