Terrorist plot to kidnap Reagan's son shocks court
Alfredo Mendez testified that FALN discussed kidnapping Ronald Reagan Jr to win the release of imprisoned members. He described the group’s plans and potential targets, while Lopez-Rivera disputed the testimony and called the claims lies. The trial continued amid disputes and security.
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Look-alike drugs target Illinois with 24 firms charged
Illinois attorney general Fahner leads a multi state action charging 24 firms in 12 states with deception over caffeine based look alike capsules and tablets sold as safe but resembling prescription drugs. At least four Illinois deaths linked to overdoses, with six more under investigation. Fahner plans to outlaw look alikes and seeks court bans on firms’ further Illinois operations.
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Chicago CTA bans use of company cars by top officials
CTA Chairman Eugene Barnes faces a lawsuit as the agency moves to curb expense and criticism by prohibiting personal use of 93 CTA cars by high ranking officials. In other news Brig. Gen. William J. Davis is named new commander of the Illinois Air National Guard, replacing Maj. Gen. Hal C. Tyree Jr. after his retirement.
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Byrne unveils plan for Chicago future with strong communities
Mayor Jane Byrne introduces a comprehensive 400000 dollar proposal aiming to shape Chicago’s future. If adopted by the City Council, it would be the first formal endorsement since the 1909 Burnham Plan, emphasizing strong communities and neighborhood identity.
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