Plan Commission rejects annexation plan in Dixon
The Dixon Plan Commission voted 5 to 4 to deny 18 acres on Illinois Route 38 for annexation to the city to host the MediGen infectious waste incinerator. The 300 residents at Dixon High School debated rezoning from R-3 to M-2 with city council action pending Monday night.
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Greenspan urges spending cuts to shrink deficit
Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan told the National Economic Commission that the budget deficit endangers the economy and direct action to reduce it is needed. He said long term relief must come from government spending cuts and declined to discuss tax increases.
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Bush to name Sununu as chief of staff and Atwater to lead RNC
President elect George Bush plans Thursday announcements naming New Hampshire Governor John Sununu as White House chief of staff and Lee Atwater as head of the Republican National Committee. Sources say Sununu faced concerns over Washington experience and a Jewish groups’ reaction to a 1975 UN resolution. Atwater would replace Frank Fahrenkopf after guiding Bush’s campaign strategy.
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Rangel remains critically injured after Illinois police shooting
Trooper Jose Rangel of Monroe Center remained in critical condition though conscious and stabilizing after abdominal gunshot surgery. The alleged triggerman Phuoc Tri Nguyen, a Vietnamese immigrant sought on multiple warrants, was critically wounded after a high speed chase ending in Marengo.
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