Illinois Old State Capitol restoration celebration marks Lincoln shrine
Editorial notes the 150th anniversary of Illinois statehood and the dedication of the restored Old State Capitol in Springfield. It highlights the $7.3 million project, the building’s transformation from courthouse to public space, and its future role as a Lincoln shrine and state memory. It quotes Gov. Shapiro linking the dedication to Lincoln's legacy and unfinished national work.
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Monroe
Illinois
Sangamon County
Old State Capitol
State Historical Library
Gov. Shapiro
Abraham Lincoln
Gettysburg
Gale Williams targets gun registration bill in Illinois debate
Rep. Gale Williams of Murphysboro argues against a prefiled measure requiring gun owners to register and pay five dollars for five years. He notes petitions support the bill while defenders say the fee funds a state-wide aim to keep guns from unsafe hands and aid law enforcement.
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Illinois
Gale Williams
Murphysboro
Ilinois General Revenue Fund
General Revenue Fund
Manley D. Hawks
Firearm Owners Identification Division
Department of Public Safety
Rep
Williams
Supreme Court ruling sparks open housing push in St. Louis
Freedom of Residence lead Samuel H. Liberman II leverages an 1866 law to curb housing discrimination. Since the June 17 decision, Liberman has won or settled six cases for Black clients, using the threat of injunctions to push landlords to rent or sell without bias.
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Samuel H. Liberman II
U. S. Supreme Court
Sam
Supreme Court
Liberman
St. Louis
Elients
That's Russ Arrington Lifts Office Prestige in Illinois Senate
The article portrays W Russell Arrington as a complex force in Illinois politics. He holds the acting lieutenant governor role and system leadership, aims for a large office, prefiles legislation, and backs staff expansion. He clashes at times with critics but asserts legislative independence and cooperation with Gov elect Ogilvie.
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Richard H. Icen
Lindsay
Senate
W. Russell Arrington
Evanston
Sparks
Arlington
Rotunda
Otto Kerner
Samuel H. Shapiro
Arrington
Simon
Chicago
National Guard
Springfield
House
Ralph Smith
Richard B. Ogilvie
Kerner
Ogilvie
John Daily
Bill Hanley
Illinois Supreme Court
Gillespie
Anti-De Gaulle Cartoon Album For Adults Emerges In Paris
A 1968 New York Times report details Le General Raconteaux Enfants a satirical album mocking Charles de Gaulle. Illustrated by Jean Schoumann, captions mimic a children’s book while delivering anti Gaullist messages. The work features De Gaulle as a pink baby and a teacher with ministers, citing quotes from Pierre Galente. The publisher reportedly sent a copy to De Gaulle, with no Elysee comment yet.
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Charles
Charles de Gaulle
le General Raconteaux Enfants
de Gaulle
Jean Schoumann
Mexico
Ministers’ Council
Symol
France
Xavier Antomarchi
Pierre Galente
Elysee Palace
Mine disaster safeguards urged by underground coal veteran
A letter from a longtime underground coal mine worker urges stricter enforcement of federal and state mine safety laws. He argues local union safety committees must actively close dangerous areas and monitor methane and coal dust levels to prevent another Makings-ton like tragedy.
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Southern
Trindian
United Mine Workers
International Union
Bureau of Mines and Mining Departments
Manington
West Va
West Virginia
Ilinois
Union Safety Committee
Salvation Army budget clarification letters to editor
Letter from Leon E. Turner of The Salvation Army St. Louis clarifies United Fund allocations in Carbondale. He states 90 percent of funds support programmed services and only 10 percent cover administrative costs, urging a full review of the May budget request for informational purposes.
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The
Southern Illinoisan
Meredith Ratcliff
J. B. Taylor
Carbondale United
Meredith
United Fund
Salvation Army
Carbondale
Leon E. Turner
St. Louis
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Paris
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