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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

20 Dec 1979

Page 8

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Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1979

Page

8

Chicago Transit Strike Persists As Free Rides Continue

Chicago commuters ride for free amid a four day transit strike as CTA seeks an injunction. Mayor Byrne accuses union leaders of 'using' the drivers while officials plan fines and court action continues. Security and limited service persist across three elevated lines.

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Chicago Chicago Transit Authority Sherman Carmell Amalgamated Transit Union Jane Byrne CTA Byrne Carmell Donald J. O’brien Illinois O’brien Transit Authority John Weatherspoon ATA Norman J. Barry Don Yabush Yabush
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Chicago seeks solutions to school budget mess

Chicago faces an $8.7 million cash on hand and a $41.5 million payroll due Friday with up to $459 million needed by August 31 to balance its books. Gov. James R. Thompson and Mayor Jane Byrne have not agreed on plans, risking a temporary school shutdown. Jerome Van Gorkom warned the deficit is deep at $94 million with $131 million in internal funds to repay and $234 million bond repayments due by Aug. 31.

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Chicago Chicago School Board James R. Thompson Jane Byrne Jerome van Gorkom Byrne van Gorkom Trans Union Corp Board of Education General Assembly
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