Taxing debate stirs Illinois House over property assessments
In Springfield the Illinois House debated a bill letting local property tax assessments stand if a county assessor missed a publishing deadline. Rep. Matej evich sponsored the measure after a January Supreme Court ruling that ordered refunds for Vermilion County tax protesters. Rep. Skinner offered a broader reform amendment to equalize county assessments, sparking a partisan clash and lengthy procedural maneuvering before the amendment passed and Matej evich’s bill was killed for the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois House
Joh S. Mati
Jevich
North
Chicago
Illinois Supreme Court
Vermillion County
Calvin Skinner
Rhyistal Lake
Matijevich
Illinois
Skinner
Ford Pinto crash in Longmont leads to dramatic escape
A Ford Pinto in Longmont Colorado escaped serious injury after a truck rolled onto the car. The driver reportedly lay on the front seat as the vehicle toppled, and the Pinto’s driver was cited for failure to yield right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longmont
Colo
Plan Would Increase Per Pupils Aid Favoring Downstate
A compromise Illinois House plan to revamp school aid aims to raise maximum state reimbursement from 1270 to 1300 per pupil, with 82 million extra for districts if fully funded. The 112 to 50 vote backed Kane's amendment, which would permit districts to reduce local education spending yet still receive maximum aid, affecting Chicago's share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois
Chicago
House
Douglas N. Kane
Illinoils
Kane
James R. Thompson
Michael J. Bakalis
Downstate
Raymond Ewell
Democrats propose seven member insurance rate board
House Democrats unveiled a plan to create a seven member insurance regulatory board with power to cut rates, review rates after filing, and halt discriminatory practices. The proposal, plus two code changes, would be offered as amendments to bills ready for House passage. The board includes two industry reps, one academic with insurance background, and four public members. It could suspend a company’s Illinois business rights if abuses are found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay-Schaub News Service
Springfield
House Democrats
Michael Bakalis
Regulatory Board
Insurance
Ellis Levin
Chicago
Richard Brummer
D-Effingham
State Insurance Department
Illinois
East St. Louis coal gasification study clears committee
A 156000 appropriation to study feasibility of a coal gasification plant for an East St. Louis industrial park passed in House Appropriations Committee after some Democrats signaled a message to sponsor Rep. Wyvetter Younge. Critics note her long push for Progress Plaza projects with most measures failing in the Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindsay-Schaub News Service
Springfield
East St. Louis
House Appropriations Committee
Wyvetter Younge
East St
House committee warns South Korea over cooperation in bribery probe
The House International Relations Committee backed a nonbinding resolution that would threaten to cut economic aid to South Korea if former ambassador Kim Dong Jo does not cooperate with an investigation into alleged bribery attempts. The measure passed unanimously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House International Relations Committee
South Korea
House
Kim Dong Jo
Illinois House advances off track betting system plan
Illinois lawmakers highlighted action on a bill to establish an off track betting system run by regional corporations. The measure would funnel most betting taxes to local schools, with schools potentially receiving up to 40 million dollars annually. The House also passed a deer permit price hike and a circuit court clerks pay raise package in separate votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois General Assembly
Illinois House
House
Senate
Illinois
Monroe L. Flinn
Dcahokia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rep
Arthur A. Telcser
Madigan
General Assembly
Democrats
Insurance Regulatory Board
Michael Holewinski
Clear Committee
E. Market St. Christopher, Ill
Committee Oks
Murphysboro
Carbondale
N. Illinois
Herrin
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinoisan Inc
North Illinois Avenue
North 16Th Street
S. 12Th Street
Ilinois
Southern Ilinoisan
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Associated Press
Southern Illinois and Military
Southern Illinois
Marion
Wuniversal She Carpet Specialist
Lees, Bigelow
Berwen
Cabin Craft
Alexander Smith
N. Hl
Crosse
Seiko
Bulova
Umm
Chai
Aya Eld
Yoh NT Ec
Od He Ee
toOe
Mea
Aah
Jacobs-Lane Jewelers
Fane
Papermate Pen & Refit Reg
Walter
W. Frankfort
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!