Illinois creates loan program for middle income private college students
Springfield AP report describes a new state loan authority to aid middle income students at private Illinois colleges. A seven member board will issue up to 200 million dollars in tax exempt bonds to fund low interest loans, with loans limited to college costs after grants. The board, appointed by Gov. Thompson, includes executives from Sankaty Corporation DePaul University and other public and private education and financial groups.
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Small township tax office mergers upheld by court
Illinois Supreme Court upheld the 1979 multitownship assessment law requiring adjoining townships with under 1 000 residents to merge tax assessors offices. Proponents say it boosts professionalism and efficiency while Hancock County opponents argued it violates the constitution and bypasses local referendums.
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State police plan to escort phosgene gas convoys
State police will escort three trucks carrying phosgene gas from an Army arsenal in Colorado across Illinois to a New York chemical firm. The plan, approved by State Police Superintendent Ron Ald Miller, aims to guard against accidents along Interstates 80 and 90 after a halt prompted by Rep. George O'Brien.
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Thieves Drain Brick Street In Peoria Missing 480 Square Foot Block
In Peoria the street vanished as a 480 square foot brick section disappeared after gas crews searched Goodwin Street for a leak. Public Works Director Hewitt quipped the hole grew from watering. Police suspect brick theft, with residents reporting thefts days after street work began and again Saturday.
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