Federal grand jury blasts Illinois on dangerous patient release
A Chicago grand jury criticizes the Illinois Mental Health Department for advising release of Nils Nilsen, once labeled among the most dangerous patients. The report cites scheduling bias, a nonteam psychologist’s testimony, and missed factors like a 1977 murder, urging reforms in release procedures, staffing, and legal safeguards.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Illinois Mental Health Department
Chester Mental Health Center
Nils Nilsen
Illinois Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities
Grand Jury
U.S
Thomas P. Sullivan
James R. Thompson
Webmam
Thompson
Ivan Pavkovic
Mental Health Department
Nilsen
Chester Center
Gordon Uzelac
Uzelac
Downey Veterans Administration Hospital
Metropolitan Correctional Center
Christine Bremer
Pavkovic
Chicago Tribune
Michael W. Stempniak
Stempniak
Bremer
Carbondale mulls five year budget plan projections
Carbondale officials review five-year budget projections showing the general fund balance dipping from 1.78 million to 788,715 by 1983 84 and the reinstatement of a property tax levy to 20 cents per 100 of equalized value in 1983 84. Revenues from sales tax and utility taxes rise, with a 19.9 million expenditure ceiling proposed for 1981 82 excluding water and sewer funds.
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Tom Woolf
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Paul Sorgen
Carroll Fry
Illinois
Sorgen
Sargen Sid
Restraint Standards Urged After Front-Seat Infant Hazard
A 10 pound infant in the front seat at 30 mph can strike the dashboard with 300 pounds of force in a collision. Experts urge proper restraint systems meeting safety standards to prevent such tragedies and protect child passengers.
Sweets for the sweet Valentine kitchen ideas
The piece touts home cooking as a heartfelt gift for Valentine’s Day with options for a romantic dinner or kid friendly treats. It emphasizes warmth and appreciation from sharing baked goods.
Food co-ops offer savings but require commitment
Food co-ops can reduce costs for shoppers, but they suit those who favor whole grain and natural foods. Members must contribute time and effort to run the cooperative, or the savings may not materialize.
Southern Illinoisan Publication Office and subscription details
The notice lists publication offices in Carbondale Herrin Murphysboro and Marion with contact numbers, carrier and mail subscription rates for 18 county area. It also notes post office box address for changes and classified advertising numbers.
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Southern Illinoisan
USPS
N. Illinois
Carbondale
Ill
16Th
Herrin
Murphysboro
Southern Ilnoisan
Illinois
Carbondale Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Eesboro Independent
Marion
Iran warns it might shoot down balloon
Two American balloonists Maxie L. Anderson and Donald H. Ida faced a stern Iran warning as they planned to start a world circumnavigation in a lighter-than-air craft. Tehran said it would not regard the balloon as friendly and might shoot it down if it drifted into Iranian air space.
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Iran
Maxie L. Anderson
Donald H. Ida
Anderson
Atlantic Ocean
Cairo
Tehran
U.S
Albuquerque
N.M
Ida
Boulder
Colo
Jules Verne
Verne
Makanda zoning panel loses three commissioners
Three of seven Makanda Plan and Zoning Commission members resigned after questions about possible violations of the Illinois Corrupt Practices Act. Walter Brieschke Harvey Hartline and Joann Simpson left the panel while village trustees. The resignations jeopardize a planned second draft hearing and local zoning plan. Brieschke called the act ambiguous and urged legislative clarification.
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H. B. Koplowitz
Southern Illinoisan
Makanda
Brieschke
Simpson
Robert Walker
Jackson County
John Clemons
Clemons
Gary Dillinger
Dillinger
CHPSI seeks nominations for southern Illinois board
CHPSI invites nominations to fill two at large seats and posts for youth business labor handicapped and economically disadvantaged on its 100 member board. Nominations due February 28 at CHPSI West Frankfort office 60912 W Main St with an official nomination form.
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Comprehensive Health Planning Southern Illinois
CHPSI
Greater
Egypt
Illinois
West Frankfort
West
Regional solar energy centers established nationwide
Four Regional Solar Energy Centers have been established by Congress to serve the Northeast Western Southern and Midwestern regions. They act as focal points for solar energy activities and information, working with area organizations and government bodies, providing technical information and training to private industry and educating consumers about passive solar energy.
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Washington
Congress
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