ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL

Editor STEVEN SARGENT Managing Editor THOMAS G. FITZSIMMONS (ISSN 0019-2139) Telephone (217) 525-1220 Volume 64, No. 11, November, 1985. Total number 729, THE ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL REVIEW is published monthly at Springfield, Ill., by the Illinois Municipal League, Editorial and Executive Offices, 1220 S. Seventh St., Springfield, Ill. 62703. Subscription per year: Domestic $5.00. Second-class postage paid at Springfield, Illinois. Postmaster: Send address changes to Illinois Municipal League, P.O. Box 3387, Spfld., Ill. 62708.

contents 3 From the Editor's Desk 5 It's Up To You 6 72nd Annual Conference Photos 11 Build Illinois: Abundant Opportunities For Local Governments 13 Comments 15 Local Federal-Aid Highway Program Funding Outlook 17 Recent Litigation 25 Our Mission Is To Encourage Jobs 26 Municipal Calendar 27 The Municipal Insurance Dilemma— No Quick Fix 29 Legislative Report — 1985 Session — 84th General Assembly 34 Municipal Exchange 37 Grants For Youth Employment Programs Available To Local Government Agencies

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