Totten urged to quit amid GOP splits in Illinois
The Republican scene in Illinois splits over Don Totten as a 1984 lieutenant governor candidate. Conservative supporters push Totten while many Reagan alums and party leaders fear a divide with Gov. James Thompson and George Ryan, risking a tough general election. W. Clement Stone is named as a major Totten backer amid fundraising chatter.
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Probation Officers Attack Thompson Veto on Probation Aid Bill
The Illinois Probation and Court Services Association condemned Gov. Thompson's veto of a bill to fund half of probation costs for counties. They argue the measure would reduce prison crowding and save state money, countering the governor's cost and control concerns.
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James R. Grundel
Galesburg
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Illinois Governor OKs Domestic Violence Bill and Landfill Rules
Gov James R Thompson signed measures expanding court powers in family violence cases and creating a state domestic violence fund funded by higher marriage and divorce fees. He approved landfill rules requiring proof of feasible disposal options and postponed full effect to 1987 after a veto on another local control bill.
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James R. Thompson
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Illinois
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Regents approve budget for Illinois universities faces further cuts
The state Board of Regents approved a fiscal 1983 operating budget of 193.5 million and capital appropriations of 21.5 million for Illinois State University Northern Illinois University and Sangamon State University but anticipate additional action and likely reductions. The regents met at ISU in Normal.
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NIU
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General Assembly
James R. Thompson
Thompson revives old tradition to put name on welcome signs
Illinois signs at 64 entry points will display Gov. James R. Thompson’s name. State crews are replacing peeling signs at a cost over 30 thousand dollars. Officials say tradition guides the move and not politics though the governor seeks re election. If defeated, sign changes could cost 40 thousand dollars.
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Peoria
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Illinois
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James Skilbeck
Robert Craven
Department of Transportation
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State to end licenses for horseshoers and sanitarians
Illinois plans sunset of licenses for horseshoers as of October 1 and will dispose of sanitarians certificates next week. The move follows 1979 sunset legislation and a state committee review finding regulation not worthwhile for these occupations.
Shawnee Council Receives Handicapped Transport Grant
The Shawnee Development Council of Karnak is among recipients in Illinois to get an 18-24 passenger lift-equipped bus and radio unit as part of a $1 million grant program from the Urban Mass Transportation Administration. The award, including $200,250 in state funds, funds 14 agencies statewide to aid elderly and handicapped transportation.
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Springfield
Illinois
Southern Illinois
James R. Thompson
Urban Mass Transportation
Shawnee Development Council, Inc
Karnak
Alexander, Johnson, Massac
Pulaski
Union
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