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SEPTEMBER 1982 VOL. VIII NO. 10
Established 1975

ILLINOIS ISSUES is published by Sangamon State University. The magazine's board is appointed by the presidents of Sangamon State University and the University of Illinois. In addition to subscription income, the magazine is supported by grants from the Illinois Humanities Council, the Joyce Foundation, the U.S. Department of Energy; the Ancel Charitable Trust; support from the University of Illinois and Sangamon State University; and donations. The contents of the magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of the grantors, either university or donors.

Publisher: J. Michael Lennon. Editor: Caroline Gherardini. Circulation and advertising manager: Elizabeth A. Curl. Editor emeritus: William L. Day. Associate editors: Margaret S. Knoepfle, Richard J. Shereikis, Larry Smith. Assistant editors: Patricia Burtle-McCredie, John G. Martin. Legislative correspondents: Diane Ross. Contributing editors: Tom Littlewood, Bill Miller, Robert Kieckhefer, Milton Rakove, Ed McManus, Anna J. Merritt, Robert Mackay, James Krohe Jr., Barbara J. Hipsman, Bob Springer. Capitol Commentary Editor: Melinda F. Kwedar. Graduate Assistant: Marian L. Heid. Business staff: Bonnie S. Roberts. Student assistants: Harry T. Bostick, Wendy A. Hall, Jan R. Martz, Mark Thornton.

THE BOARD

Chairman: Samuel K. Gove, director, Institute of Government and Public Affairs, University of Illinois, Urbana
Vice Chairman: James R. Kackley, partner, Arthur Andersen & Co., Chicago.
Members: Louis Ancel, attorney, Chicago. David E. Connor, Commercial National Bank of Peoria. William L. Day, editor emeritus, Springfield. Harold L. Deakins, public affairs manager, Illinois Power Company, Decatur. Robert P. Ewing, chairman of the board and president, Bankers Life & Casualty Co., Chicago. James M. Furman, executive vice president, MacArthur Foundation, Chicago. Doris B. Holleb, director, Metropolitan Institute, University of Chicago. Michael J. Howlett, partner, Howlett & Perkins Associates, Chicago. Michael H. Hudson, vice president, public affairs, Illinois Tool Works Inc., Chicago. David Kenney, director, Illinois Department of Conservation, Springfield. Louis H. Masotti, professor of political science and urban affairs, Northwestern University, Evanston. Odas Nicholson, judge, Cook County Circuit Court. James D. Nowlan, director, Public Administration Program, University of Illinois, Urbana. James T. Otis, lawyer, Chicago. Theodore Peterson, professor of journalism, University of Illinois, Urbana. Betsy Plank, assistant vice president, Illinois Bell Telephone Co., Chicago. Carl Shier, international representative, Region 4, United Auto Workers. Honorable William G. Stratton, vice president, Canteen Corporation, Chicago. Thomas F. Roeser, vice president-government relations, The Quaker Oats Company, Chicago. James M. Wall, editor, Christian Century, Chicago. Samuel W. Witwer, lawyer, Chicago. James C. Worthy, professor of management, Northwestern University. J. Michael Lennon, ex officio member.

Contents

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6       Thompsom v. Stevenson: a long overview
By Robert P. Howard


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12     Workfare: Is it fair? Does it work?
By Elizabeth Hopp-Peters


ii8210tc-3.jpg 15     Illinois' energy future: many hopes, few plans
By James Krohe Jr.

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SERIES ON WATER

23     Illinois water: cleaner but not clean By James Krohe Jr.
By James Krohe Jr.

2     THE STATE OF THE STATE BY Diane Ross
The dreaded multiplier and the campaign

4     POLITICS By Barbara J. Hipsman and Bob Springer
Dekka's mandate: jobs

29     BOOK REVIEW By Thomas M. Guterbock
Lincoln's guilt, Lincoln's greatness

30     LEGISLATIVE ACTION BY Diane Ross
Adjustments to last year's laws

• Financial Institutions • Auto Insurance • Other Insurance • Pensions, Pay • Motor Vehicles

36     The Media By Tom Littlewood
Declaring the winners; reporting 'The Truth'

38     WASHINGTON By Robert Mackay
Dixon: Power to the president

39     CHICAGO By Ed McManus
Cracks, leaks, potholes and general decay

4     LETTERS

5     STATE STIX

22     SELECTED STATE REPORTS

34     EXECUTIVE REPORT
Board of Elections announces the newest legislative candidates

37     NAMES



ILLINOIS ISSUES is published monthly (12 times per year). Editorial offices: K Building, Sangamon State University, Springfield, Illinois 62708 (telephone: 217/786-6084). Please address questions regarding your subscription to ILLINOIS ISSUES, Subscription Division, P.O. Box 251, Mount Morris, Illinois 61054 (telephone: 815/734-4151).

Subscription rate: $24 year/ $44 two years/ $56 three years; student rate is $12 a year. Individual copy is $2.25. Back issue: $3.00. ©1982 by ILLINOIS ISSUES, Sangamon State University, Springfield, Illinois 62708. All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce any part of the magazine.



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