Illinois House backs credit protection bill amid 107 to 23 vote
The Illinois House approved a measure aimed at stopping lenders from ignoring complaints about alleged billing errors. It would bar service charges if the creditor fails to respond within 30 days and requires a written complaint within 60 days after denial. Rep. Mann described the bill as curbing silence in the computer age.
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Robert Mann
Chicago
Senate
Edward Ripley
Riverdale
House
Illinois approves 200 million bond program for sewage projects
Gov. Ogilvie signs a state bond program to aid local sewage treatment with up to 200 million dollars. Proceeds expected by late June, with 745 million in eligible construction projects filed and grants covering up to 25 percent while the federal government funds up to 55 percent.
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Illinois
Richard B. Ogilvie
Ogilvie
William L. Blaser
Environmental Protection Agency
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Pleads guilty to charges Weatherman gets 12 years
A Chicago Weatherman member, 24 year old David B. Klafter, pleaded guilty to protest charges tied to a demonstration before the Chicago 7 trial. He had been a fugitive since October 1969 and was arrested with others Sept. 23, 1969, during a candlelight march to the federal courthouse.
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Chicago
Weatherman
Students For A Democratic Society
David B. Klafter
Chicago 7
Klafter
U.S
Lincoln Park
Police Briefs From Johnston City Herrin And Carterville
Johnston City Rodney J Gib bons 18 cited for improper use of registration. Herrin Charles D Staffey 23 jailed seven days in Williamson County driving with license revoked. Carterville Benjamin R Talley 38 fined for speeding.
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Rodney J. Gibbons
Herrin
Charles D. Staffey
Williamson County
Carterville
Benjamin R. Talley
Illinois Scene Advisory Committee for Consumer Affairs
Illinois Scene reports on the Advisory Committee for Consumer Affairs working with his office to address consumer problems. The piece outlines committee members and ongoing efforts to improve consumer protection and resolve complaints through coordinated action.
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Consumer Affairs
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