Regional blocs in Illinois seek gains as session nears end
In a three-way regional dynamic Chicago suburbs and Downstate factions maneuver for school aid relief and local powers. Chicago aims to dodge a $55 million penalty while securing RTA and formula tweaks. Downstate leaders push changes and local projects. negotiations hinge on last-minute, tangled deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Ingrassia
Gerald L. Connor
Lindsay-Schaub
Feld
Finois
Julius Ceasar
Gaul
Llineis General Assembly
Chicago
Regional Transit Authority
RTA
Illinois
Metro-East
Sen
Michael Brady
Southern Illinois University
Buzbee
Legislators weigh tax hike as Walker budget pressures rise
Illinois lawmakers from both parties debate overfilling Walker's 1977 budget with possible tax increases. Republicans flag overspending and await fall decisions while Democrats like Roscoe Cunningham warn of fiscal strain. Some favor amendatory veto as a fix, others see bonds or taxes as needed. Neither Weaver nor Johns seek re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald L. Conner
Walker
Gene Senco
Marion
House
Republican Appropriations Committee
Senate
Stanley Weaver
Ak-Champaign
Taxpayer’s Federation
Maurice Scott
Rolland Tipsword
Taylorville
Sam Vadalbene
Dedwardsville
Cunningham
Johns
Celeste Steihl
Abelleville
Kenneth Buzbee
Dcarbondale
Weaver
Real Estate For Sale Johnston City Property Formerly Owned
Formerly owned by Gayland W. Grant at 1305 Benton Street Johnston City Illinois. Cash or 10 percent down with balance in not more than 10 annual installments at 9 percent interest. Five percent bid deposit by certified funds to Treasurer of the United States. Deposit credited toward down payment. Taxes payable 1976 and 1977 and thereafter. Minimum bid 16000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.H. Holland
Johnston City
Illinois
County of
Williamson
State of
Benton Street
Gayland W. Grant
Johnston City, Ilinois
United States
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Sen. Stanley
R-Urbana
Brady
Carbondale
Buck
Mrs. Steihl
Dunn & Son
Ment
Oun & Son Electronic Protection Systems
Monument Co., Inc
Mt. Vernon
Anna
Frankfort
Herrin
Benton du Quoin
Harrisburg
McLeansboro
Vienna
Paducah
U.S
Corder and Sons
Carterville
United States of America
Farmers Home Administration
Post Office
Murphys
Herrin, Marion, West Frankfort
BankAmericard
American Express
Herrin City Hall
Herrin Security Bank
16Th & Monroe Herrin, Lll
H.S.B
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