Senate OKs school aid compromise expanding per pupil aid
The Illinois Senate approved a delicate school aid measure 44 to 4, sending it to the House. The plan raises the guaranteed state aid per pupil from 1260 to 1293, increases overall formula aid toward about 1.36 billion, and concentrates federal funds for the poor in students’ neighborhood schools. The measure reflects Chicago and downstate interests with a promise of more funding for downstate districts and an enhanced local education role. Senators noted the deal could be fragile and may not last beyond the House debate.
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Senate blocks off track revenue shift to schools
The Senate rejected a House backed plan to send up to 40 million dollars in off track betting revenue to schools rather than cities. The vote halted a committee amendment as the bill heads to a final Senate vote, with lawmakers debating aid formulas and district impacts across Illinois.
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House OKs funds for airport group
The Illinois House approved a reduced appropriation of 258600 for the St. Louis Metropolitan Airport Authority by a 115 to 31 vote. Gov. Thompson's press secretary and the budget chief signaled support for keeping the authority, which mainly promotes a new Metro-East airport, amid Carter administration opposition and ongoing efforts to modify that stance.
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Local jail and prison bills survive House floor fights
The proposed Centralia state prison withstands opposition as the House floor rejects attempts to bar state bonding for the jail. A separate Republican bid to curb jail and state project bonding fails 87-64, with debate over funding for renovations in ten downstate counties and concerns about local tax burdens and debt. Gov. Thompson remains noncommittal as final action awaits.
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Centralia
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Judge allows access to campaign records in Scott probe
A federal judge ruled that the grand jury investigating Attorney General William Scott may see campaign contribution records but not the contributors’ names. The court said the records may be examined to assess Scott’s net worth while protecting contributor identities. The subpoena covers 1968 to 1977 and stems from the ongoing campaign finances inquiry. Parson noted the need to safeguard informants in drug probe work.
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William Scott
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Officer jailed for refusing to name woman at narcotics arrest
Harvey police officer Bruce Warrer, 32, faces contempt of court after declining to identify a woman present during a major narcotics arrest on New Year’s Eve. Judge Louis Garippo gave one extra day before potential jail, warning he could be sent to Cook County Jail until the current grand jury term ends if he persists.
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Armory to be opened as tourist attraction in Springfield
The 200-year-old Armory in Springfield becomes part of the National Park Service. A Park Service team near completing an inventory of over 10 000 weapons in the museum which houses the world’s largest collection of small arms. The collection spans 600 years and includes 1000 machine guns four cannons 6200 shoulder weapons and 1500 swords pikes and bayonets.
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