Illinois transport deal under debate in state capitals
A mixed critique argues Gov James Thompson and Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne push a politically expedient transport package. Downstaters would pay higher gas taxes while Chicago’s transit funding burden shifts to residents. editors urge fairer financing and caution on overall state services.
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Jane Byrne
Illinois
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Public safety reforms cut costs via city fire insurance model
Across the nation local governments face budget strains from revenue shifts and rising costs in police and fire protection. The Berkeley Institute proposes reforms including municipal fire insurance, cross training of firefighters as inspectors, and four year enlistments to boost morale and efficiencies. Early tests like Mountain View and Scottsdale show potential large savings, but success hinges on public and media support for experimentation despite union resistance.
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Institute For Local Self Government
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Oakland
Houlihan
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Scottsdale
Ariz
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Military
Illinois bankers seek EFT bill easing bank access
Illinois bankers have pushed a bill sponsored by Sen. Vince Demuzio to allow electronic fund transfer systems, enabling automatic teller deposits and withdrawals and limited service branches. The move risks minimal consumer voice and potential counterfeit card risks, urging residents to study the bill before it becomes law.
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Springfield
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Letter to the Editor criticizes unfair SIU coverage
A reader protests The Southern Illinoisan editorial stance on the SIU Board of Trustees lawsuit. The writer argues the paper should refrain from pre-judging the case and accuses it of biased editorializing, preserving fair standards and letting the courts decide.
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Southern Illinoisan
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