Senate OKs Sears incentives in Illinois retention bid
Illinois moves to spend 33 million in general revenue to keep Sears Merchandise Group, the state’s largest private employer with 43,000 workers in 857 facilities. The plan follows Senate approval and a 103.5 million supplemental budget, with Sears to decide by June 30 on relocation sites near O’Hare, Hoffman Estates, or in Dallas, Charlotte, or Raleigh.
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Springfield
Ill
Sears
Merchandise
O’hare International Airport
Hoffman Estates
Dallas
Charlotte
N.C
Raleigh
Hedges
General Assembly
Illinois
Chicago
Diamond Star Motors
Senate rejects rate regulation measure in Illinois
Illinois Senate defeated a proposal requiring state approval of insurance rate changes of 10 percent or more by a 20 to 35 vote. Sponsor Sen. William Marovitz argued for fairness amid high Midwest rates, while critics blamed the insurance lobby. The shift leaves insurance reform in jeopardy as House and consumer groups weigh next steps.
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Springfield
Ill
UPI
Senate
Illinois
Midwest
William Marovitz
Chicago
Marovitz
Illinois Public Action Council
House
General Assembly
Robert Creamer
IPAC
John D’arco
Kansas City
Tom Homer
Canton
Richard Luft
D-Pekin
Death notices for Pettenger and Ghibellini in Illinois and Durango
DURANGO Colorado project: Ray Pettenger age 75 of Durango and formerly of Franklin Grove dies after long illness. He served in World War II and leaves wife Lucile, children Penny, Ray Jr, Noel, siblings, and seven grandchildren. Funeral in Dixon with visitation Sunday. Memorial established. CHARLESTON Illinois: James Ghibellini Sr. age 73 of Mount Morris died June 15 1989. Former owner of the Brass Rail tavern, born January 31 1916 in Mark. Survived by wife Betty, children James Jr Michael Ted, stepson Gary, sister Laura, and many grandchildren. Funeral Monday in Mount Morris. Burial in Plainview Cemetery. Visitation Sunday in Mount Morris.
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Durango
Colo
Ray A. Pettenger
County Road
Franklin Grove
National Manufacturing
Sterling
Mount Morris
Lucile E. Taylor
Dixon
Penny Bennett
Ray, Jr
Noel
Rockton
Lyle
Rockford
Beulah Hawkins
Greensburg
Ind
Chapel Hill Funeral Home
Darrell D. Sample
First United Methodist Church
Chapel Hill Memorial Park
Charleston
James Ghibellini
Charleston Manor
Brass Rail
Mark
Angelo
Adelina
Borri) Ghibellini
Betty Sjostrom
Cass County
Minn
James, Jr
Michael
Ted
Gary Kressa
Marina
Calif
Laura Peradotti
Highwood
Finch Funeral Home
Phil Schroeder
Trinity Lutheran Church
Plainview Cemetery
In loving memory of Bonnie Gorzny
In memoriam dated June 17 1986, Bonnie is remembered with love by Jim and Jordan. Forever in our hearts and memories, a brief tribute from family members.
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Bonnie Gorzny
Jim and
Jordan
Licenses to Wed From Office of Rosemary Emmett
The licenses to wed are issued by the Office of Rosemary Emmett, Lee County Clerk, listing couples including Basil A. Rodriguez of Tampa Florida with Victoria L. Venner of Tampa, and Kenneth R. Starr of Cody Nebraska with Cynthia G. Rios of Dixon Illinois among others. Additional pairs include Charles J. Franklin of Rockford with Mary Anne Morrissey of Rockford, Erich E. Whaples of DeKalb with Dianna L. Crowley of DeKalb, Steven J. Lampson of Compton with Malinda S. Slaughterback of Paw Paw, Patrick F. Hanrahan of Delmar Iowa with Mary Jo Ligtenberg of Dixon, David A. Baker of Dixon with Helen J. Shaefer of Dixon, Michael E. Simon of Rochelle with Amy C. Dahm of Rochelle, Ralph V. Unrath Jr. of McHenry with Judith A. Borell of Amboy, Thomas S. Blackburn of Dixon with Amy J. McCoy of Dixon, and William J. Blackburn of Newport Beach California with Marty R. Hecht of Newport Beach California.
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Rosemary Emmett
Lee County
Basil A. Rodriguez
Tampa
Fla
Victoria L. Venner
Kenneth R. Starr
Cody
Neb
Cynthia G. Rios
Dixon
Charles J. Franklin
Rockford
Mary Anne Morrissey
Erich E. Whaples
DeKalb
Dianna L. Crowley
Steven J. Lampson
Compton
Malinda S. Slaughterback
Paw Paw
Patrick F. Hanrahan
Delmar
Iowa
Mary Jo Ligtenberg
David A. Baker
Helen J. Shaefer
Michael E. Simon
Rochelle
Amy C. Dahm
Ralph V. Unrath, Jr
McHenry
Judith A. Borell
Amboy
Thomas S. Blackburn
Amy J. McCoy
William J. Blackburn
Newport Beach
Cal
Marty R. Hecht
Divorces Filed in Lee County Circuit Clerk Office
Divorces from the Office of L Jean Ham mil Lee County Circuit Clerk list Donald M Thomas of Franklin Grove and Catherine M Thomas of Dixon as petitioners and respondents in Franklin Grove and Dixon filings.
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L. Jean Hammil
Lee County
Donald M. Thomas
Franklin Grove
Catherine M. Thomas
Dixon
Thanks for the care and prayers from many at KSB and St. Pat's
A patient named Lee Braggo extends heartfelt thanks to Dr. Hill, Dr. Strom, and the 4th floor nurses at KSB for ongoing care before and after surgery. Gratitude goes to Father Tony and St. Pat's ladies in Dixon for Holy Communion and prayers. Appreciation also to friends, neighbors, and relatives for visits, flowers, cards, gifts, food, and prayers during hospital stay and after returning home.
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Hill
Strom
KSB
Father Tony
St. Pat’s
Dixon
Lee Braggo
KSB Hospital Admits and Transfers During Thursday
Admission and transport notes show Lois Fryman and others admitted to KSB Hospital on Thursday. Discharges include Dorothy Voss and Lori Oltmanns. Specifics list times, addresses, and responding fire departments for each transfer or incident, with several false alarms and a system malfunction noted.
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Lois Fryman
Betty Brown
Bruce Whites
Dixon
Rhoda Hare
Polo
Teresa Wohrley
Morrison
Dorothy Voss
Lori Oltmanns
Jennifer Vandervort
Lee County Courts Charge List Highlights Multiple Violations
A Lee County court record lists several defendants with traffic and driving violations. Daryl Waters, 40, Elmhurst, failed to log a driver’s log. Paul Wanrysnyk, 25, South Beloit, lacks motorcycle license. Steven Prins, 21, Sterling, failed to wear a seat belt as a passenger. Jimmie Troxell, 21, 322 W Third, disobeyed a stop sign. Dale Shaffer, 18, 519 St Route 2, disobeyed a no passing zone. Richard Stover, 26, Ashton, vehicle with inoperative brakes. Louis Campshire, 36, Suamico Wis, no valid driver’s license. William Kakavetsis, 21, Mount Prospect, driving while license suspended.
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Daryl Waters
Elmhurst
Paul Wanrysnyk
South Beloit
Steven Prins
Sterling
Jimmie Troxell
Dale Shaffer
Richard Stover
Ashton
Louis Campshire
Suamico
Wis
William Kakavetsis
Mount Prospect
Rochelle man’s car damaged in Hillcrest accident
Ogle County Sheriff's Department reports an unknown vehicle struck the front end of Gerald E. Houghtley’s parked car in the Outer Limits parking lot at Hillcrest. Time and date of the collision are not known.
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Rochelle
Hillcrest
Ogle County
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Jay Hedges
Commerce and Community Affairs Department
James R. Thompson
Robert Bugielski
Dchicago
Florida
David Barkhausen
Lake Bluff
Ray Pettenger
Missy
DR. Martin
Polo Clinic
KSB Hospital
Wolverine Road
Dixon Rural Fire Department
Jean Miller
Third St
Dixon City Fire Department
Kathy Janz
Dixon Ave
Jame 1
Palmyra Ave
Amboy Specialty Foods
Dixon Health Center
Papa
Lee County Courts
Jeff
North Galena Ave
Dad
Kline’s
Sauk Valley
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