Illinois lawmaker returns from hospital to push insolvency fund
A Springfield legislator describes a hospital stay as routine and reports that House Bill 46 creating an insolvency Guarantee Fund for Illinois passed with broad support. He notes the bill began in March 1970, and that the governor will sign it to shield claimants and insureds from insurer failure. He also jokes about avoiding further battles with industry giants before the October session begins.
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Dyer
Bruce Douglas
Douglas
Bruce
Illinois
Ilinois
Mikva urges funds for Calumet river bridge project
Representative Mikva asked the House Transportation Appropriations subcommittee to reinstate funding to complete the Calumet River Bridges project. He warned delays raise costs and hinder commerce on the river serving Lake Michigan harbors and local industries.
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Abner J. Mikva
House Transportation Appropriations Subcommittee
Calumet River
Mikva
Torrence Ave
Avenue O
Coast Guard
2Nd
Lake Michigan
Lake Calumet Harbor
E.J. and
E. Bridge
Alderman’s report critiques Daley on stadium plans and traffic delays
The piece argues Mayor Daley lacks broad public support in 1971 for the Soldier Field stadium project and a lakefront expressway. It cites police letters regarding the 57th Street crossing and Outer Drive traffic, noting delays due to an overpass and local tree preservation, with police reassigned to the intersection during rush hours.
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Papa Bear
Hyde Park
Soldierfield
Chicago
57Th
Lake Shore Drive
Bureau of Street Traffic
Richard J. Daley
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Springfield
Bernard E. Epton
Memorial Hospital
State of
Washington
Cal River Project
Leon M. Despres
Hyde Parkers
South Shore
Bureau of Streets and Sanitation
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