O'Brien Seeks Verifiable Nuclear Freeze Caution
U S Rep George O'Brien of Joliet tells a Park Forest nuclear freeze group he supports public debate but questions verifiability and potential consequences. He warns a bilateral freeze with verification could backfire if Russia blocks inspections and notes high costs like MX missiles while expressing doubt about a Soviet inspection regime.
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Michele Horaney
George O’brien
O’brien
Fourth Congressional District
Michael Murer
Joliet
Murer
O'Brien
Russia
Ussr
United States
Frankfort firefighter suspended for 30 days amid dispute
Frankfort volunteer Lt. Sam Giordano Jr is suspended from the fire department for 30 days by Chief Milton Batson. He disputes the action saying he was not informed of the reasons and plans a public hearing to contest the discipline. His family circulated a protest letter as the community questions the timing and grounds of the suspension.
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Frankfort
Sam Giordano, Jr
Giordano
Milton Batson
Frankfort Fire Protection District Board of Trustees
Batson
Debi
Sam, Sr
Sam
Opponents seek to halt cemetery sidewalk project in Mokena
Wolf Road residents circulate petitions to block plans for sidewalks through Pioneer Memorial cemetery. They call the project immoral and desecrating a historic site, while Village President Richard Quinn says petitions won’t stop construction expected to begin soon. Spokeswoman Lois Bruhn Stark cites grave desecration and impact on the Revolutionary War grave of Charles Denny, with opponents arguing the route is cheapest but inappropriate for a sacred ground.
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Karen Haave
Mokena
Pioneer Memorial Cemetery
Wolf Road
Richard Quinn
Lois Bruhn Stark
Pioneer Cemetery
Charles Denny
Denny Avenue
Denny
Stark
Quinn
Tavern blaze in Mokena labeled suspicious origin
Early morning fire at Our Place tavern in Mokena caused about 190000 dollars in damage and prompted multiple investigations by the fire department, sheriff arson unit, police, and a private firm. Fire Chief Delbert Yunker said preliminary findings indicated an incendiary, though foul play by owners James and June Fanning was ruled out. Michael Fanning escaped with family as crews battled the blaze at 19931 Wolf Road, which also housed an upstairs apartment and a downstairs business.
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Mokena
Delbert Yunker
Mark Tomany
Will County
James
June Fanning
Mokena Fire Department
Will County Sheriff's Department
Mokena Police
Yunker
Wolf Road
Fanning
Fannings
Michael
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