Shaw Leads State's Highest Paid Employees List
Chancellor Kenneth A. Shaw of Southern Illinois University tops the 50 highest paid state workers with 81 090 dollars a year including a housing allowance. Gov. James R. Thompson earns about 58 000 dollars, and most top earners are in academia, with SIU and Urbana officials dominating the list.
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Springfield
Kenneth A. Shaw
Southern Illinois University
James R. Thompson
Shaw
Thompson
SIU
University of Illinois
Thompson proposes shift in youth services roles
Gov. James R. Thompson seeks to consolidate most youth services into the state Children and Family Services Department by executive order. The plan abolishes the Illinois Commission on Delinquency Prevention and transfers juvenile justice, delinquency programs, and mental health services for youths to the new division, increasing the agency budget by about 17 percent. The move requires legislative approval within 60 days to take effect.
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Springfield
James R. Thompson
State Children and Family Services Department
Thompson
Illinois Commission On Delinquency Prevention
State Children and Family Agency
State Law Enforcement Commission
Children and Family Services Agency
Chamber of the General Assembly
Illinois transport plan stalls after marathon session
After a long session Democratic and Republican leaders eyed slim chances for Gov. James Thompson's large transportation rescue plan in the Illinois House. GOP Speaker George Ryan moved the seven bills forward with little room for amendments, signaling a likely vote this week though officals warn only about 20 to 25 votes exist for the 5 percent oil tax anchoring the package.
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James R. Thompson
Illinois
Chicago
House
George Ryan
Thompson
Ryan
Arthur Telcser
Connecticut
Madigan
Jane Byrne
Regional Transportation Authority
Transit Finance Authority
Byrne
GOP
Chicago Area
RTA
Illinois lawmakers push handgun ban following Reagan shooting
In the wake of the Reagan shooting, Illinois lawmakers renew efforts to pass gun control. Senate committee approves a bill banning handgun sales or possession by non police officers and clubs, while Gov. Thompson opposes state action. Rep Currie relaunches her bill amid bipartisan debate on federal vs state gun control.
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Illinois General Assembly
Senate
Illinois
James R. Thompson
Barbara Flynn Currie
Chicago
House
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Congress
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Maine
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