Edgar defends system in Illinois political hiring
Illinois Secretary of State Jim Edgar, seeking the Republican gubernatorial nomination, defended the state's political hiring system as sometimes necessary to preserve a two party balance. He spoke amid a Supreme Court case challenger patronage in Gov Thompson's administration, arguing parties rely on jobs to reward workers and recruit volunteers while warning a ban could hinder campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
UPI
Illinois
Jim Edgar
Edgar
U.S. Supreme Court
James R. Thompson
High Court
ComEd refund dispute grips ICC hearings in Chicago
The Illinois Commerce Commission heard oral arguments from Commonwealth Edison and consumer groups over 1988 rate restructuring refunds. Edison claims about 5.86 million dollars is owed, while groups and Attorney General Hartigan contend roughly 158 million dollars are due to consumers, with emphasis from Citizens Utility Board on full restitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
UPI
Illinois Commerce Commission
Commonwealth Edison
Commission
Edison
David Graham
Neil Hartigan
ICC
Illinois Appellate Court
Josh Hoyt
The
Citizens Utility Board
Illinois Senate weighs property tax reform hurdles
A Springfield Senate hearing on property tax reform shows lawmakers split on proposals. Debate centers on school funding, income tax shifts, homestead exemptions, and a possible two year reassessment cycle. A 5 percent cap on spending draws resistance from Netsch and support from Hynes and Dudycz. Senator Schuneman notes county focus may skew the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Cni
State Senate
Illinois
General Assembly
Cook County
Rigney
Dawn Clark Netsch
Dchicago
Netsch
James Scanlon
Thomas Hynes
Scanlon
Hynes
Walter Dudycz
Rchicago
Calvin Schuneman
Prophetstown
US Indians seek to oust Chief Illiniwek
Two American Indians and a student urged the University of Illinois to replace the 63 year old mascot Chief Illiniwek. They objected to the pre game and half time dance and the costume as an in accurate portrayal. University officials said they would consider ousting the mascot. Actor Tom Livingston defended the act as an authentic tribute to Indian Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
UPI
University of Illinois
Big Ten
Robert Honig
U of I
Niles West High School
James Yellowbank
Indian Rights Committee
Faith Smith
Native American Educational Services
Honig
Tom Livingston
Chief Illiniwek
Also Mentioned on This Page
Love's
Dixon
Huffman Oil Co
N. Galena Ave
Tai
Jarman
Borden's
Glacier Club
Ye Convenience Store
Mstirn
TGIF
Uffers
F.Y
Waddell & Reed
F.Y.1
E. 4Th St. Sterling, Ill
Illiniwek
Liberty
Avenger
Dee Furniture
Aprov Credit
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!