Centralization Purchasing plan sent to house
Illinois Senate sent a bill to the House to centralize buying of supplies and equipment for all state agencies except universities. The measure, supported by Sen. Jack Knuepfer, would place contract awards under General Services, aiming to curb political influence and save money through bulk purchasing. Gov. Ogilvie indicated he would sign if it reaches his desk.
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Department of General Services
House
Ilinois Senate
Secretary of State
General Services
Knuepfer
General Assembly
Richard B. Ogilvie
Knuepfer and Howlett
Department of
General Services changes raise questions about state contracts
The text argues that General Services rather than a specific office could obscure order origins and hints at wealth tied to Powell via suspected kickbacks or political contributions. Backers of Knuepfer’s bill fear weakening university systems but expect reduced arguments next year if general buying remains widespread.
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General Services
Powell
Secretary of State
Knuepfer
Illinois Supreme Court to rule on personal property tax amendment
Amid conflicting lower court rulings the Illinois Supreme Court will review the state constitutional amendment exempting individuals from personal property taxes. Circuit Judge Donovan upheld the amendment as constitutional and dismissed a suit arguing businesses should not be taxed when individuals are exempt.
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Illinois Supreme Court
Thomas C. Donovan
Circuit Court
Walter P. Dahl
Dahl
Supreme Court
Phillip W. Schlifkin
Donovan
State sponsors Oakley lake project cooperation
Illinois officials announced federal state cooperation on the Oakley lake and greenbelt project. The articles of local cooperation were signed in Springfield to secure greater Oakley funding, with John C. Guillou urging the House and Senate to raise the next fiscal year request from 200000 to 450000.
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Lawrence Red Lindsay-Schaub
Oakley Lake and Greenbelt
Illinois
Washington
Springfield
Oakley
John C. Guillou
Illinois Division of Waterways
Public Works
House Committee On Appropriations
Guillou
Congress
Richard B. Ogilvie
William
House
Senate
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Richard H. Ieen
Lindsay-Schaub News Service
Jack Knuepfer
R-Elmhurst
Paul Powell
Auditor of Public Accounts
Michael Howlett
Howlett
Byringfield
Ced
Belleville
Wood River
Collinsville
Carbondale
Perma-Press
SAV
S.M.L
Little Boys
Price Fighter
Terry
Chicago
So. Ill
Surgical Appliance Co
West Frankfort
Beltone
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