Speeding measure draws criticism in Illinois traffic debate
Illinois officials say the state leads in reducing traffic deaths with 1981 marking the fourth straight decline. A House bill would allow up to 70 mph on major highways without moving violations, drawing sharp criticism from state officials who warn it undermines the 55 mph limit. Miller called the bill ridiculous and urged enforcement. Also supported is a car seat belt mandate for children under five.
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R.J. Miller
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House
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Edison fuel contract under probe with ICC
Commonwealth Edison faces an ICC inquiry into its fuel oil procurement. An ICC staff attorney criticized a 1981 contract with Allied Oil as causing Edison to pay above New York spot market prices and above any other utility. The contract could require Edison to pay 63 to 88 million dollars for oil not bought, a cost billed to customers.
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Edison
Allied Oil Co
New York
Commonwealth Edison
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Ashland Oil Co
Escort found guilty of murder in Peoria case
Professional escort Paula Shaw, 24, was found guilty of murder kidnapping and aggravated kidnapping in the slaying of Linda Firebaugh 30. Firebaugh disappeared January 19 after leaving for a meeting at the East Peoria Holiday Inn. Police allege the body was burned dismembered and dumped in the Illinois River. A love triangle with Charles Taylor 33 a parolee living with Firebaugh was described in testimony.
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Linda Firebaugh
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Ms. Firebaugh
Charles Taylor
FBI fugitive nabbed after motel bill triggers arrest
Clifford Haller, 48, a federally sought kidnapper linked to eight abductions across three states, was arrested in Hinsdale after motel staff flagged a large bill and a stolen credit card. Police confirmed he was wanted on kidnapping charges in Pennsylvania and Ohio.
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Clifford Haller
Hinsdale
J.W. Smith
Haller
Smith
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
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