Thompson credits Illinois as Midwest fiscal leader in 1981
Springfield AP report quotes Gov. James R. Thompson saying 1981 secured Illinois finances amid recession and federal cuts. He notes a top credit rating and bond advantage, while criticizing legislature for blocking a $2 billion RTA bailout and tax hike. He signals hope for future agreement on transit funding.
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Springfield
Illinois
James R. Thompson
Midwest
Thompson
Illinois General Assembly
Chicago
Regional Transportation Authority
RTA
Chicago Transit Authority
Jane Byrne
Moody's
Standard & Poor's
New York
Assembly
Governor's Aug hearings probe cuts blamed on poor fund squeeze
State late summer hearings scrutinize the governor's budget cuts. Critics accuse Thompson of preserving the state treasury's balance at the expense of the poor, framing the issue as a fight over public welfare and fiscal policy.
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Thompson
Illinois faces ongoing deficit despite December uptick
Illinois Comptroller Roland Burris reported a modest November improvement with the General Revenue Fund balance rising to 120 million dollars, up from October. However, Burris cautioned the gain does not end the state’s 17 month pattern of deficit spending as five months into the fiscal year show spending exceeding income by 77 million dollars. The Thompson administration had projected a 27 million dollar deficit, with newer estimates potentially reaching 30 million.
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Burris
Illinois
Democratic Comptroller
James R. Thompson
Firing of Hoopeston DMV inspector faces reinstatement bid
Earl F Smock former Hoopeston driver license supervisor faces possible recall after a Merit Commission hearing in Springfield. He was dismissed last June for political activity on the job. The commission split along party lines on punishment, with a mid February recommendation possible. Smock admitted inappropriate activity and his attorney argues the penalty is too severe. Smock may appeal to state courts regardless of commission action.
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Springfield
Earl F. Smock
Illinois
Hoopeston
Jim Edgar
Smock
Secretary of State’s Merit Commission
Ermilton County
Democratic
Ar, Publican
Edgar
Mike Walters
Larry K. Gehman
Secretary of State
Merit Commis
Sion
Gehman
Commission
Gehrman
Roger Littman
Jeanne Shore
Paul Manion
Manion
Chicago Bans Sale of Automatic Weapons
Chicago City Council outlawed automatic weapons amid new state laws easing curbs on guns and disabling chemical sprays. Alderman Burke urged, noting public access to machine guns under federal permits and criticizing the state legislators for the change.
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Chicago
Ben Polk
R-Moline
Ald
Edward Burke
General Assembly
Burke
Lawsuit filed over Centralia shootings of Pawlisa brothers
A $4 million civil action targets Centralia police officials and the city after brothers Scott 18 and Brian 17 were fatally shot at a shopping center restaurant December 21 1979. Plaintiffs allege constitutional rights violations and seek 2 million punitive and 2 million compensatory damages against four defendants.
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Centralia
U.S. District Court
East St. Louis
Sara L. Crawford
Scott
Brian Pawlisa
Pawlisa
Brian
Jerry Edmonson
Kermit Justice
Jack Sligar
Edmonson
Marion County
Danny Fischer
Fischer
Justice
State Division of Criminal Investigation
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