York Road Debate Over Median Strip Leaves Section Unchanged
Village leaders clash with the state over a four foot median on York Road between Memorial Street and Irving Park Road in Bensenville. The state demands the safety feature if funds cover widening, while the village fears land takings and tree loss. The board tabled annexation plans due to missing building details and will revisit next meeting.
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York Road
Memorial Street
Irving Park Road
Bensenville
York
Memorial
Irving Park
Harold Koehler
Highway Department
Elgin
Koehler
Koehler Siad
National Highway Department
Washington
Ralph Cantrell
Sewer referendum set for March 17 in DuPage County
The DuPage County Board of Supervisors approves a 105 million sewer referendum for March 17. Opponents urge clearer plans and favor an independent elected board or a county sanitary district to govern and fund the system. There is debate over control, management, and plant acquisition.
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John Varble
Sigmund Ziewieski
Elgin
Varble
Ziewieski
DuPage
County Public Works Department
DuPage County Mayors and Managers Conference
Robert Palmer
Elmhurst
Palmer
Gerald Weeks
Milton Township
Savaiano
Public Works Department
Weeks
Corrie Geils Joins Zeta Tau Alpha At Illinois
Corrie Geils daughter of Wallace H Geils of 116 South Maple Avenue Bloomingdale has been initiated into Alpha Kappa Chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha at the University of Illinois. She is a sophomore majoring in physical education.
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Corrie Geils
Wallace H. Geils
S. Maple Ave
Bloomingdale
Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority
University of Illinois
Inside Today Sports and Bulletins Section
A compact notice section with contact numbers for sports, home delivery, want ads and other departments. No clear event or person details, but confirms phone lines for daily features and classified services.
Teen Dances in Schools Remain Unsettled Policy
Private organizer Thomas Walker seeks school venue for teen dances in Bensenville and will appeal to Fenton High School District 100 on proposed rental policy changes. The White Pines country club hosted a recent event with about 150 students and no reported trouble. Walker plans to attend Tuesday's special meeting to review policy after a past split over use of facilities.
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Thomas Walker
S. Miner
Bensenville
Walker
Fenton High School Dist. 100
White Pines Country Club
Frank Magli
White Pines
Magli
Branigar Man
Agement Service
Bensenville Park
Dist. 100
Fragmentary note on a child’s clothing and recalls
A damaged, fragmented letter mentions a child’s skate costume sleeve and a childhood wish. The text includes stray phrases about growing up, a flag, a cloak, and a desire for a stronger identity, with many garbled words and unclear context.
Police Thanked After Traffic Crash Near Bensenville
Sharon Tatlock of Rolling Meadows praised Bensenville Police Officers Pete Bloode and Steve Heike for their "quick speed and gentle manner" after a two car accident at Thorndale Road and Route 83. Her 8 year old Tim received an officer patch, and she lauded the department as efficient and caring.
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Bensenville
Tim
Sharon Tatlock
St. James, St
Rolling Meadows
Thorndale Road
Route 83
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Streets and Roads Committee
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Warble
Springfield
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York and Green Shop
Miss Geils
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Meen Oescoon
Eoseroid Village
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