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I'A(*K r» - IM,.\IM)hALhK-Wtl»i>fcaurti. i FULL-TJME LEGISLATORS By LESTER W. BRANN, |R. President Illinois State Chamber of Commerce The era of the "Citizen-legislator" in Illinois poli­ tics is slowly, but consistenly, drawing to a close. In the current 79th General Assembly now meet­ ing in Springfield, there are 55 legislators who consider themselves in the job full time. By con­ trast, during the 77th General Assembly, which met during 1971 and 1972, only 16 legislar^rtsYonsidered themselves full time lawmakers. During the immediate past General Assembly, some 37 legislators treated their positions full time. In a couple of cases, the full time legislators were also housewives. The trend is clear: We are seeing more and more elected to hold seats in the General Assembly who treat legislation as a full time occupation. There are many reasons for this trend, but two seem to stand out. The growth in state government has demanded that the General Assembly meet more frequently and the state's budget is now deter­ mined on an annual basis. Previously, two-year budgets were the rule. Secondly, the salaries and expense money given to legislators now enable a person to work full time as a legislator without a source of outside income. Members of the Senate and House in Illinois now receive $20,000 in yearly salary and $36 per day for expense while in session in Springfield. Despite the fact that we are seeing more full time legislators, there are still many occupational groups represented in the General Assembly. Leading the field is the legal profession with 76 lawyers in both houses. Twenty-eight legislators are also in real estate and insurance. 'Twenty are in business of some sort; but only 3 in industry. Other occupational breakdowns include: banking and finance, 3; local city and county employees, 8; teachers, 5; public relations, advertising and public affairs, 5; farming, 9; pharmacists, 3; funeral directors, 2; and hotel management, 2. The legislature also has one minister, policeman, florist, jeweler, airport manager, electrical engi­ neer, law student, accountant, research clerk, plumbing contractor, dentist, optometrist, chiro­ practor, and a labor union official. What is the significance of a move away from the citizen legislator to legislating as a full time job? It means we must be more careful, more demanding of those we send to Springfield. CAT L'JCHAT »i • • f f r MOTHE&HOOO CAT MOTHERS HAVE Seen known TO'adopt' UNLI KJEL.Y CHILDREN, RANGING FROM RABBITS TO'RAT-LETS." NOT TO BE OUTDONE, A HEN \N ARKANSAS "ADOPTED " SOME KITTENS (BUTSHE MUST HAVE HAD SCME HELP, SiNCE VERY FEW KITTENS THR-IVE ON SCRAM8L.EDEGGS.'r J CATS AMD COLLMS SOME CATS CANV TOCeRAT* R_EA COLLARS WfLL TOTKST YOUfi-S" AIR. IT OVERNIGHT, PUT ITON FOR A FEW HOURS AX A TIME , AND WATCH FOR ILL SIGNS. IF NONE APPEAR, THE COLLAR PASSES INSPECTION. FAT CAT NO EKERCISE -f UNLIMITED FOOD = A FATTER, LAZIER CAT. OBESITY IS A BIG HEALTH PROBLEM .FAT PEOPLE OVEREAT. FAT PETS ARe OVER-FEO. SEE THAT YOURS ISN'T . ' YOO# CAT/S PROVIDED W/TH A QCMl /TY Per FOOD) Support Your Local S.P.C.A. or Humane Society Equal Service Center 3401 W. Elm St. McHenry Ph. 385-9865 NOW UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT JERRY G0BER, Owner & Manager WE HAVE COMPLETE SERVICE FOR YOUR AUTO • Oil • Lube • Filters • Tires Repaired • Tune-ups • Brakes • Exhaust System • Hoses • Belts • A/C Work • Plus all miscellaneous repair work! We Stock All Types Of Batteries & Accessories • Top Graded Gasoline At The Lowest Prices. LET US PROVE WE VALUE YOUR BUSINESS Watch For Our Grand Opening Open 6 a.m. til 10 p.m. "We ; m* 4 YEAR OLD TOM MOORE -OR- CUMMINS BLENDED WHISKEY C\\o\ce £ EXTRA DRY ARISTOCRAT GIN CHARNYA VODKA 939 Quart 3/1000 JOHNNIE WALKER RED LABEL CHRISTIAN BROS. FINEST MELOSO CREAM SHERRY 289 Fifth California Wines ~ At Low Prices! EL MONICA WINES Pink Chablis - Rhine Sauterence Rose Burgundy - Chiantti Vino Your 989 Choice Gallon BOHEMIAN CLUB BEER Sell For Less99 SEAGRAM'S PREMIUM BENCHMARK BOURBON 989 ** Fifth 2 BOIUBON m IMPORTED CANADIAN MIST = CANADIAN MIST 99 Vi Gallon Beer Can Collectors Gallon k Can Of Imported Beer Have You Ever Seen A Gallon Can Of Beer? "We Have Them" SEAGRAM'S V.O. BZ49 ** Fifth BRANDY ^79 • y2 Gallon SEAGRAM'S 7 CROWN 9 79 ** Fifth , ,, U-hAI)JAW WIBlS* $ragra ut'$ J%ot A Fifth! J%ot A Quart! But A loiter Bottle 33.8 Oz, Imported CALERO ROSE WINE K2.#9 CAtfHp 99 Me A Quality Rose To Compliment All Foods PREMIUM HAMMS 12 Oz. Cans & SALE FOR FEB. 19th thru FEB. 25th WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO UMIT QUANTITIES ORANGE, STRAWBERRY or GRAPE CRUSH I f 016 oz. QAc t " fp Btts. MEISTER BRAU BELL LIQUORS 46» W. RTE t20 MeHENRY, IlL PbonK 385-3200 6 12 Oz 1 ,o Bffl 19 WM I A M V Br4" »