Thompson vows cooperation in Manpower probe
Gov James Thompson says he will cooperate with federal prosecutors investigating alleged misuse of federal funds by the Office of Manpower and Human Development. A Justice Department spokesman said a preliminary inquiry has begun, following disclosures by Sen Adlai Stevenson. Thompson replaced Murray as director and named Robert Goss to lead the agency. The article also notes Illinois wage increases and a separate $1 million lawsuit against University of Chicago Hospitals and Clinic for alleged patient care issues.
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James Thompson
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Adlai Stevenson
D-Sil
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Lawrence W. Murray Jr
Stevenson
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Public Integrity Section
Washington, D.C
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Lawsuit Alleges Respirator Consent Violations at Chicago Hospitals
A year-old boy, Daniel Burtin, died after being placed on a respirator without parental consent. The Thursday filing accuses University of Chicago hospitals of reckless disregard for the boy’s life and claims hospital staff told his parents he was dead on one day and alive the next. The suit alleges the removal of Daniel from the respirator occurred March 30 at Wyler Hospital as part of the university system.
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Gary, Ind
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University of Chicago
Wyler Hospital
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Solar energy plan eyed for two downstate prisons
An engineering study for Rep. David S. Robinson says Illinois could save on electricity costs by using solar heating at Centralia and Hillsboro prisons. The Solar Store Inc. estimates 750 inmates per facility, with a $933,750 installation cost and a 20 year system life.
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David S. Robinson
ERA supporters present roses to Governor Thompson
About 75 ERA supporters delivered artificial silk roses to Governor James R. Thompson in Springfield, while protests arose as he stated he cannot be a one issue governor. Anne Follis of Urbana led Housewives for ERA, noting 250 attendees from a dozen states and promising a national organization.
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James R. Thompson
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ERA
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Housewives For Era
Anne Follis
Urbana
House Dems threaten to kill bill for school desegregation
Illinois House Democrats threaten to block a 15 million desegregation funding request as committee members clash over authority to spend. Chicago remains under probation for desegregation progress, while downstate districts struggle with budgets. Cronin argues for staff amendments to grant spending power, amid broader federal inaction on desegregation.
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Rockford
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