County board orders rural residential zoning review
Grundy County Board directs the Grundy County Regional Planning Commission to study zoning policies for rural residential developments on farms. The 13-3 vote backed Brown's memo stating current 3 acre agricultural lots foster runaway growth and higher taxes, with fears of becoming Chicago’s collar county.
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Minooka schools anticipate 850 students with new year plans
Minooka grade and junior high schools expect about 850 students this year, a slight rise from last year. Programs start with 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. for grades 1 8 on Aug 28, regular classes begin Aug 29, and kindergarten starts Aug 29.
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Weather forecast and temperatures for Dresden Island area
Partly cloudy tonight with a low around 58 to 60. Thursday looks partly sunny with highs near 78 to 82. Tuesday peaked at 89 at Dresden Island Locks and Dam, 54 overnight. At 7 am today Morris read 66 and at 10 30 am 77. Precipitation totaled 0.17 inches.
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Appellate ruling opens way for Marseilles-Seneca merge
The Third District Appellate Court overturning a December trial court decision allows supporters of a Marseilles Seneca school merger to proceed with a petition. If valid, voters in the districts will decide by referendum on consolidation after a potential hearing within 60 days.
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Superintendent's bus service approved by Morris Grade School
The Morris Grade School Board approved all motions by a 70 vote including hiring Checker Cab to transport four special education students for 30 days. Bids from Checker Cab and Lund Bus Service were reviewed amid potential conflict of interest concerns tied to Supt. H Dale Barr's family.
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Morris Daily Herald Wednesday Afternoon Issue
Morris Daily Herald reports a midweek edition with local briefs, weather notes, and community notices as residents plan events and services for the week.
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Minooka Board approves drainage repair bid and ordinance changes
The Minooka Village Board accepted C Thompson and Son’s $14 471.63 bid to fix drainage ditches at Mondamon Street and Ridge Road. They adopted code changes raising sewer and water fees, new building and permit rules, street cleaning parking limits, liquor license hours, and public meeting agenda procedures. A special Aug 28 meeting will address a tax levy and potential full time police chief.
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Bridge construction curbs wide loads on Illinois River crossing
Wide-load trucks will cross the Illinois River bridge only in one lane due to deck surfacing work that starts Monday at 6 a.m. in Saneca. Traffic will be alternated north and south and the project may extend eight days or more depending on weather.
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Pope Paul VI's funeral cortege to St Peter's Basilica
Pope Paul VI's body was escorted in a simple motorcade from Castel Gandolfo to St Peter's Basilica, guarded by 5,000 police and anti-terrorist units as about 100,000 mourners lined the 15 mile route. The pope died at 80 from a heart attack Sunday night.
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Cyclist killed after safe long distance trip
STEGER Ill. UPI A 4400 mile motorcycle trip ended safely but a short ride near home proved fatal for Mark Vehrs 19 of Steger who died Tuesday night at St James Hospital Chicago Heights from injuries eight days after a crash a block from his home Vehrs had just returned from a Northwest tour and was saving to buy a new motorcycle His brother Roger 24 called his brother love of motorcycles.
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