Selected State Reports

State Documents
• "The Governments of Springfield: A Survey of Citizen Attitudes," Center for the Study of Middle-size Cities, Sangamon State University, Springfield (1974).
Results of 1974 citizens' attitudes toward and knowledge of local government. Questions regarding Springfield, Sangamon County, adjacent townships and special districts were considered.

• "Comparative Demographic Profiles for Selected Illinois Middle-size Cities," by Daniel M. Johnson of the Center for the Study of Middle-size Cities, Sangamon State University (1974) Series No. 2-8.
Demographic profiles for Springfield, Peoria, Decatur, Bloomington, Normal, Champaign and Urbana are given. Population growth, racial composition, educational levels, employment status, occupations, income, marital status, housing characteristics and means of work transportation are considered.

• "Youth and Society in Illinois: Summary of Major Findings," Institute for Juvenile Research, by the research staff, Illinois Law Enforcement Commission (1975), 88pp.
To measure the incidence of adolescent delinquency and to identify correlates of certain types of violative behavior, 3,112 Illinois youths ages 14-18 were surveyed. Survey findings are summarized in these areas: violence, theft, alcohol use, drug use, auto violations, and impropriety.

• "Illinois State Airport System Plan: A Summary of the Consultants' Recommendations," Division of Aeronautics, Illinois Department of Transportation (June 1975), 21pp.
Includes numerous maps and tables on such subjects as the existing Illinois airport system, levels of service, forecasts of aeronautical demand, and objectives of the state plan.

Items listed under State Documents have been received by the Documents Unit, Illinois State Library, Springfield, and are usually available from public libraries in the state through interlibrary loan. Requests for copies should be sent to the issuing agency. / S.C. ž


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