Budget Tightens in Illinois as Thompson Seeks Human Services Funding
Gov. James R. Thompson urged a humane budget with adequate state and education funding despite a tight year. He cited a deteriorating economy, reduced federal funds, and a looming 1983–level tight budget while asking United Way supporters to curb requests and urging shifting funds from military to social programs.
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James R. Thompson
United Way
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Farm Bureau backs higher truck weights in Illinois
Illinois Farm Bureau approved a resolution to allow heavier trucks with the condition that owners pay highway damage costs. The 465 delegates voted by voice at the annual meeting. Supporters say higher limits align with other states and boost business and fuel sales, while opponents cite damage assessment and cost recovery concerns.
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Illinois Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Illinois
Election filings open as 1982 Illinois primary season begins
Statewide filings opened with Gov. James R. Thompson and Democratic challenger Adlai Stevenson III among those submitting nominating papers. Thompson seeks a third term with George Ryan for lieutenant governor. Stevenson tops a Democratic slate including Grace Mary Stern and Neil Hartigan. Republican fields also include Tyrone Fahner Jim Edgar Robert Hall and others. deadline approaches with formal filings due next Monday.
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James R. Thompson
Adlai Stevenson III
State Elections Board
Thompson
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George Ryan
Kankakee
Donald Totten
William J. Scott
Jim Edgar
Alan J. Dixon
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Robert Hall
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Court Rejects Revised Democratic Redistricting Map
Federal court attorneys for Black and Hispanic groups rejected changes drafted under Michael Madigan. They argued the plan remains flawed for minority protection as minority districts are fragmented or packed. Judge Grady noted the panel’s acceptance matters more than plaintiffs’ approval.
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House
Michael Madigan
Virginia Martinez
Thomas P. Sullivan
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Marijuana ring trial opens with four defendants in rural case
Federal prosecutors prepared to present their case against Hector Silvera Richard Schair and Daniel Richardson for running a five million dollar marijuana smuggling ring. Karl Knoneberg, who pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 525 pounds, faces a dropped conspiracy charge and will not testify. Jury selection finished, defense requests largely denied, Judge Ackerman to decide on suppression of evidence. Ronald Stresser to be tried separately.
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Miami
Fla
Richard Schair
Carbondale
Daniel J. Richardson
Zion
Waldo Ackerman
Ronald Strawser
Anoka
Minn
New trial begins in fatal child beating case
Jury selection underway for the third trial tied to the death of 5-year-old Alan Madden in Quincy last January. James Crain, 26, appears for the start of his second murder trial. Crain, a martial arts expert, allegedly used a knee drop to kill Alan. The case moved to Cook County from Sangamon County after a mistrial. Judge Edward Dittmeyer presides. Pamela Berg, 24, Crain’s girlfriend and Alan’s mother, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter.
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Alan Madden
Quincy
James Crain
Crain
Pamela Sue Berg
Alan
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Sangamon
Edward Dittmeyer
Adams County
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Baby Abandoned in Hospital Car in Maryville
A newborn boy, about one to three days old, was found abandoned in an employee’s car in the Oliver C. Anderson Hospital parking lot. Jack Mitchell, a dietary worker, discovered the infant in a cardboard box on the front seat during shift change Saturday night. The baby was wrapped in towels and warm, with hospital officials seeking the mother.
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Maryville
Oliver C. Anderson Hospital
Jack Mitchell
Nursing aide charged with larceny at VA Danville center
James H. Rippon, 28, of Westville, a former nursing assistant at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Danville, was indicted for bilking terminally ill patient James Baylous of 2155 dollars by having him sign checks on his bank account. Baylous was dying of cancer and unable to manage care.
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Veterans Administration Medical Center
Danville
U.S. Attorney’s Office
James H. Rippon
Westville
James Baylous
Rippon
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