Condo buyer protections deserve state action now
The Illinois legislature has approved 19 bills to shield condo buyers from abuses and poor construction. The measures require deposits to be escrowed until title is delivered and allow municipalities to tighten rules. They expand protections for tenants in units converting to condos and mandate full disclosure by condo boards. If Gov. Thompson signs, these laws could improve the market’s image and boost demand across Illinois.
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James ‘Thompson
John Merlo
Chicago
Arthur Telcser
Rchicago
Illinois
Board of Managers
Caterpillar under scrutiny on minority hiring practices in Illinois
William Davis of Caterpillar asserts large employers face civil rights pressures and notes progress yet ongoing concerns linger. The FEPC has broader powers since 1975 but has not pursued Caterpillar, which cites increases in black workers in Peoria area from 3.7 to 5.6 percent since 1970, with 260 black managers and 647 black women employees.
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Robert Edelman
Lindsay-Schaub
Illinois
William Davis
Caterpillar Tractor Co
Davis
Caterpillar
Illinois Fair Employment Practices Commission
FEPC
John Gwynn
Peoria
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
NAACP
Gwynn
Peoria Area
Mel Jordan
Jordan
FEPC Labeled Toothless By Caterpillar Row
The FEPC is described as a toothless tiger in its dealings with Caterpillar as investigators handle about 20 discrimination complaints. Arthur Galbreth interviews workers and managers, reviews records, and writes reports to determine substantial evidence. Settlements, if any, would be small for Caterpillar despite potential back pay for individuals.
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FEPC
Caterpillar
Peoria
Decatur
Arthur Galbreth
Galbreth
Gwynn
Caterpillar Corporation
Tom Jackson
Caterpillars
Illinois employers bear millions in FEPC discrimination settlements
Illinois businesses pay over 19 million dollars in back pay damages and settlements after FEPC investigations in the first seven months of fiscal 1977, far above 1975 levels. Industry leaders debate enforcement intensity while some executives resist labeling FEPC as a business constraint amid ongoing strains.
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Illinois
Fair Employment Practices Commission
FEPC
Leonard Day
Illinois State Chamber of Commerce
Mel Jordan
Susan Vance
Coca Cola Bottling Co
Coca Cola
Debtors warn against tougher foreclosure rules in Illinois
A Southern Illinoisan letter to the editor argues against Rep Holewinski's bill to cap foreclosure rates on FHA and VA loans. It contends Illinois already has strong debtor protections, long redemption periods, and notes foreclosures rarely profit lenders, warning tighter rules could raise borrowing costs and hurt the mortgage market.
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Southern Illinoisan
Illinois
Michael Holewinski
Chicago
Millikin Mortgage Co
Holewinski
State workers risk pay raises tied to revenue projections
AFSCME negotiators accept a plan tying raises to Illinois revenue accuracy under Gov. James Thompson. A $10 monthly boost would be awarded for each $10 million above the projected state revenue, affecting 60,000 workers if approved. The deal ends weeks of deadlocked talks amid concerns about state finances and calls to raise the general income tax.
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James Thompson
American Federation of State County and Municipal Employes
Afscme
Mr. Thompson
Almanac error misreports summer start time
An Almanac misprinted the official start of summer as 8 14 p m instead of 8 14 a m. An astronomer responsible for proofreading lost his job as readers questioned the publication’s credibility.
Editorial condemns anti gay demagoguery in Dade County
The June 9 Southern Illinoisan editorial argues the anti gay struggle disguises hate and denounces Miss Bryant's ghetto rhetoric as a demagogic ploy that weaponizes religion to stoke fear. The piece urges compassion and understanding amid a diverse culture. Rev. James M McEvers Makanda.
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Southern Illinoisan
Rcent
Dade County
Florida
Miss Bryant
James M. McEvers
Makanda
Orientation plan for SIU board members proposed
A discussable proposal suggests an orientation program for Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees. It lists baseline terms such as university role committee council command and board staff relations, plus a one day retreat with lectures and possible visitors to reduce conflict and save taxes.
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Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois University
Board of Trustees
School of Law
W. Brown
Pelican Library of Business and Management and Organization
W. Brown, Crane, Russak, Company, Inc
Thompson
Carter
John J. McCarty
Herrin
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