Free man who killed his children eyes new life in Danville
Greg Miller, 22, freed after psychiatrists deemed him not a danger, years after he killed Toni aged four and G. C. aged two by leaving a car engine running. He married Billie Jo, plans to move from Danville, and says he wants to help children with a new life. State's Attorney opposed release, noting the insanity verdict but judge Ralph Perman cited proposed legislation allowing a guilty but insane option with later sanity reviews.
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Perman
Thompson completes first Illinois year amid mixed record
James R. Thompson, 41, completes his first year as Illinois governor amid mixed results and ongoing speculation about higher office. He balanced the budget, deflected tax questions, and forged a Chicago funding accord while facing criticism over patronage, state aircraft use, and controversial issues on abortion and Laetrile.
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Springfield
James R. Thompson
Illinois
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Chicago
California
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Michael Bilandic
Grain bin explosion at Crystal Lake facility injures none
A grain bin at See gers Grain Co. northwest of Crystal Lake exploded early today, scattering corn and debris and cutting power to 50 homes. No injuries were reported. Investigators suspect pressure and heat caused the blast in the 40 foot tall bin and elevator. Commonwealth Edison expects power restoration this morning.
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Seegers Grain Co
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Burglary Victim Fends Off Intruders In Chicago
Joseph Basta, 65, reported two burglars broke into his Southwest Side home early Monday. He confronted them and fired a gun they dropped, wounding one intruder in the mouth and causing the loss of two teeth. Police noted the intruder’s minor injuries.
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Chicago
Joseph Basta
Southwest Side
Burglary and robbery lead to arrest in Chicago district
A homeowner Basta was robbed then fired a shot when the robber returned for a dropped pistol. Police arrested Gary Haynes, 19, on burglary and aggravated assault charges. Separately, an 18 inch Buddha statue valued at 500000 was found at Maxwell Street flea market. Coleman, 53, stall operator and SAS ramp worker, faced theft charges after admitting a friend gave him the statues.
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Gary Haynes
New York Times
Chicago
Thailand
Maxwell Street
Scandinavian Airlines
O’hare
Cornelius Coleman
Flying Tiger Airfreight Worldwide
SAS
Coleman
Democrats set goals for Illinois legislature in 1978
Democratic leaders led by Speaker William A. Redmond and Senate President Thomas C. Hynes with gubernatorial hopeful Michael J. Bakalis outlined four urgent concerns for the 1978 session. They aim to avert further declines in school aid, curb rising local property taxes, cut state government waste, and create more jobs, though no specific legislative actions are yet proposed.
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Springfield
William A. Redmond
Senate
Thomas C. Hynes
Michael J. Bakalis
Linois
Bakalis
United Democratic Party
Tight vouchers curb audit seeks tighter controls
A state audit urges the chief fiscal watchdog to scrutinize bills to the treasurer to ensure payments are legal. Covering the year ended March 31 and nine months of Gov Lindberg plus three months of successor Bakalis, the comptroller must verify legality of all expenditures.
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Springfield
George W. Lindberg
Michael J. Bakalis
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