Prison overcrowding grows as new facilities rise
Illinois faces ongoing overcrowding despite a wave of new prisons under Governor Thompson. Mahoney cites high costs and long construction times as limits, while lawmakers note violence in aging facilities and rising budgets. Death penalty and habitual offender laws have swollen the population, with 17,649 inmates by 1985 and no efficient means to cut stays.
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Regan campaign appointments in Crete staff list
State Rep. Robert P. Regan announced campaign staff appointments for his reelect ion bid at an organization meeting. Crete residents fill key roles including Wendy Sanderson as campaign coordinator Jim Faletti as advisor and Karen Powell as treasurer with other Crete staff handling finance precinct coffee and publicity. Park Forest Richton Park coordinators and others round out the team.
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Jim Faletti
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Janet Magnier
Corey Wichman
Greg Whitebloom
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Richton Park
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Jeff Miller
Rachel Mary Pless
Maxine DeSanto
Sue Tinsley
Readers Convert Letter Page Into Angry Thoughtful Forum
The Star letters page hosts readers who turn from audience to authors, sparking sharp debate and wry humor as they tackle current issues. Their comments reveal a citizenry eager to shape public discourse through candid, often heated, dialogue.
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