Senate Deadlock Delays Illinois Lawmaking Power Battle
Republicans accuse Democrats of overreach as Illinois Senate stalls over organizing 20 standing committees. Amid 28-28 vote deadlock and absences, Senate seeks to preserve a 30-29 Dem lead, while GOP objects to committee balance and cites past power struggles. House already acts. Senate yet to hold a committee session.
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Tollway speed limit hike to 65 proposed
Illinois bill seeks 65 mph toll road limit, replacing 55 mph under federal rule. Gov. Thompson opposes. Rep. Donald Deuster says enforcement and safety would improve. House committee approved 9-4. fate depends on Senate review and the governor signature.
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Pontiac guard testifies on finding two bodies at prison riot
Chicago AP A Pontiac prison guard Maj Louis Lowery testified in the murder trial of 10 inmates recounting his July 22 1978 riot ride to the prison three blocks away where he found Lt. William Thomas slumped in a chair and another employee with stab wounds. He described regaining control and confining inmates as prosecutors say guards were killed in a planned attack while defense argues inmates will testify falsely and a deal was offered for cooperation. The trial concerns 10 defendants charged with murder attempted murder and mob action in the riot that killed three white guards and injured two others.
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Thomas Breen
William Thomas
Lowery
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Algis F. Baliunas
Randolph N. Stone
Jeffrey H. Haas
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