Senate panel blocks bill banning mandatory retirements
A Senate Executive Committee vote 7 to 5 killed a bill outlawing mandatory retirement ages in Illinois. If enacted, the measure would bar age-based employment discrimination and let the Fair Employment Practices Commission hear age claims. business groups warned it could limit job openings for youths.
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Collective bargaining bill dies amid Senate committee action
The public employee collective bargaining bill, backed by labor, was gutted and sent to subcommittee after a contentious hearing. Rep. Thomas Hanahan condemned the move as a de facto kill, while Sen. LeRoy Lemke supported removing policy from bargaining.
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Thomas) Hynes
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Samuel Maragos
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General Assembly
Theodore Meyer
House Rules Committee
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Thompson orders audit of public aid procedures
Gov. James Thompson announces seven investigators from the Department of Law Enforcement will audit Illinois Public Aid to assess fraud detection, personnel, and procedures. He says the probe targets fraud without questioning DPA practices and will report findings promptly. A four member panel led by DPA Director Arthur Quern will monitor federal welfare rules and advise on changes.
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James Thompson
Thompson
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FBI
Chicago
Arthur Quern
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