Illinois Eyes Inspections for Private Ambulances
Illinois Secretary of State James Edgar proposes legislation to require semi annual inspections of private ambulances, consolidating policing oversight. The move follows a Chicago Tribune six part investigation alleging unsafe maintenance, rough treatment, theft of medicines, and improper use of lights and sirens in nonemergency cases.
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Chicago
Illinois
James Edgar
Edgar
Chicago Tribune
Illinois transit deficit projected at 73 billion dollars
A new Chicago Sun-Times summary of a Technical Advisory Committee study for the Illinois Transportation Commission warns Illinois faces a five year transportation funding shortfall of about 13.1 billion dollars, 12.2 billion of which targets roads and related systems. The Regional Transportation Authority faces a 1.1 billion gap, with total needs around 5.7 billion, while revenues hover near 4.6 billion. The report notes funding gaps threaten state and Chicago area transit and road maintenance, and assumes current federal programs amid possible Reagan era cuts. Governor Thompson cites a crumbling road network and rules out a gasoline tax hike this year. RTA warns of bankruptcy and possible transit shutdown without quick aid. Chicago officials propose granting the RTA sunset provisions and greater authority to curb costs within two years.
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Chicago
Illinois
Illinois Transportation Commission
Chicago Sun-Times
Regional Transportation Authority
RTA
James R. Thompson
Thompson
General Assembly
Chicago Board
Kenneth Sain
Illinois lawmaker seeks to curb aliens' use of public aid
Illinois state Rep. Robert Pechous proposes bills to bar illegal aliens from public aid and driver licenses amid concerns about strain on state resources. Critics question definitions of public aid and access to roads and services. officials note verification challenges and possible fraud with identification documents.
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Springfield
Illinois
Robert C. Pechous
Pechous
D-Berwyn
Pedious
Aaron Jaffe
D-Skokie
Jaffe
House
Karl Piepenburg
Piepenburg
Pedhous
William Logan
Secretary of State
Chicago
Logan
U.S. Labor Department
U.S
Bad wiring blamed for fatal Chicago apartment fire
Investigators center on a basement laundry room as the likely origin of a weekend blaze that killed 19 people in a four story Chicago building. Officials say many victims are unidentifiable. four identified by Sunday. Dozens were left homeless and 14 injured. Fire officials cite possible arson with two possible origin points. Residents report non functioning smoke detectors due to missing batteries.
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Chicago
Cook County Medical Examiner's Office
Red Cross
Tom Call
Carl
Bea Chayken
William Blair
Ed Altman
John Lucas
Fifth grade learns Pioneer life through hominy and homemade items
In Gi ant City School District a fifth grade class ties Language Arts to Pioneer America by exploring grandma era living. Students and parents Mr. and Mrs. Roy McDaniel demo hominy making and share homemade toys, butter, lye soap, bread spreads, and an old style sad iron to evoke past kitchen life.
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Giant City
Carbondale
Roy McDaniel
Norma Jean Warner
McDaniel
America
Warner
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Dog Parvovirus cases drop but may surge with warmth
A Southern Illinois veterinary spokesman says Parvovirus cases in dogs fell to about a quarter of last summer’s peak and stayed steady through winter. Experts disagree on spring reemergence as warmer weather returns. Vaccines vary in effectiveness from one to six months, with an improved shot due later this year. Younger dogs require vaccination more often than older dogs.
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Theresa Churchill
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois
Egyptian Veterinary Medical Association
Jackson
Williamson
Perry
Union
WSIU-TV telethon aims to top prior year record
Margaret Sweeney of Herrin reports $20,200 pledged by 5 36 p m on Sunday for the 16 day fund drive as it nears the halfway point. The event ends Sunday after a gala honoring Erv Coppi s 30th broadcasting anniversary. The drive s overall goal is to surpass last year s $39 000 record amid a weak local economy.
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Evan M. Davis
Southern Illinoisan
Wsiu-Tv
The
Friends of
WSIU
Margaret Sweeney
Herrin
Sweeney
Erv Coppi
Coppi
Amax Builds New Dragline at Delta Mine
Delta Mine near Marion completes dragline erection pad and begins Marion 8750 construction. James Shepherd says the 12.5 million pound machine should finish in spring 1982 and will boost Delta coal output by about 800000 tons annually and expand the Delta Mine workforce.
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Amax Coal Company
Delta
Marion
James Shepherd
Delta Mine
Mine's Offer to Willisville Still Stands
An offer of 100,000 in cash and 28.5 acres to Willisville from Southwestern Illinois Coal Corp remains valid despite Cutler's rejection of a similar proposal. Willisville votes to accept compensation for road closure caused by Southwestern's Mine Captain project. Arch Mineral Corp official confirms the Willisville offer remains in effect, timing unclear. The funds and land aim to fund local sewage system upgrades.
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Brad Betker
Southern Illinoisan
Willisville
Southwestern Illinois Coal Corp
Cutler
Cutler To
Trico
Southwestern
Captain
Candy Bunion
Arch Mineral Corp
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Blair
Farm Bureau
Ill
Randy Stark
Edgre
Becky Frank
Cindy Calhoun
Jeffrey Speith
Faron Rushing
Willie Jones
WSU
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