Thompson Won't Seek Illinois Governorship Again
Gov. James R. Thompson announced he will retire after serving as Illinois governor since 1976, entering private practice. He cited family considerations, declining to ask his wife and daughter to campaign. The move opens the field for Jim Edgar and George Ryan, while Neil Hartigan plans a Democratic bid.
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Bennett given 55 year sentence in Paw Paw murder
Kathy Joanne Bennett 26 of Earlville was sentenced to 55 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for her role in the Nov 2 murder of Carrie Duncan 80 of Paw Paw. The judge denied a new trial and noted the defense appeal.
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Bush arrives for economic summit in Paris weekend
President Bush lands in Paris for the Western economic summit marking a 200th French Revolution anniversary. He travels from Budapest where he urged reform-minded Polish and Hungarian leaders to pursue Western aid and reform, framing rights of man as universal while promising to seek support from France Britain Canada Italy Japan and West Germany. Secretary Baker expects substantial discussion at the summit as Bush tours Europe on a 10 day trip.
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Paris prepares for grand events with massive security
Paris remains heavily guarded as 30 heads of state attend the French Revolution bicentennial and a seven nation economic summit. Police sweep apartments, miles of fences rise, a surveillance blimp joins sharpshooters on rooftops and security costs reach 13 million dollars with a 30 thousand strong force mobilized. Bush seeks 125 million in aid for Poland and Hungary to spur investment and aid.
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Rochelle group seeks preservation ordinance to save historic sawpicks
Rochelle's Historical Preservation Commission pushes for a local preservation ordinance to protect historic structures in the residential and commercial districts. The plan would designate preservation districts along streets such as North Seventh and might include the Comstock Building and Collier Hotel. The commission will survey the city for eligible sites, with work expected to take a year, and owners could access state and federal grants for upkeep.
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