Zoning talks shift to overpass funding and Beatty Lumber plans
The planning commission discussed funding for the highway overpass and possible demolition of unsold houses. Beatty Lumber seeks a B III to B II rezoning to relocate and expand with a new building, while a home business amendment could allow Roger to run a plumbing shop from his residence. The panel tabled homeowner ordinance changes and eyed Harmon Acres annexation for 12 extra lots with sewer and street needs.
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First Ward
John Maunder
Maunder
Richard Bauer
Morris Fire Department
Planning Commission
Beatty Lumber
Liberty St
Beatty
William Stangland
Allen Kracower
Kracower and Associates
Commission
Austin Bollen
Stangland
Kracower
Robert Roger
Fulton St
Roger
Rogers
Wilfred Dix
Harmon Acres
Thomas Drive
Charles St
James Peacock
Clyde Baker
Jay Heap
Bollen
Hackett
Bauer
Olson
Funeral services for Mrs. Everett Rose held at Finland Chapel
Funeral services for Mrs. Everett Ida Rose were held at 2 p.m. today at the Finland Chapel with Rev. Roy Hamburger officiating. Pallbearers named were Wayne Anderson Curtis Rose Randall Bakalar Robert Edmundson Lester Carkhuff and Gordon Craig. Burial followed in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Everett (Ida) Rose
Finland Chapel
Roy Hamburger
Wayne Anderson
Curtis Rose
Randall Bakalar
Robert Edmundson
Lester Carkhuff
Gordon Craig
Evergreen Cemetery
Joliet Market Cattle Sales Fail to Carry Market
Joliet Illinois cattle receipts fall short of sustaining the market with Friday estimates showing 1 000 cattle and 1 000 hogs. Hog prices range from 1.00 to 2.00 per pound with higher spots and cattle values listed by weight class.
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Joliet, Ill
UPI
Grain futures slip as wheat and soybeans fall
Chicago Board of Trade noon prices show wheat down and soybeans sharply lower while corn weak to mixed. December wheat at 3.26, corn December at 2.54, soybeans January at 4.49, with multiple contracts dropping 2 to 4 percent.
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Chicago
JPI
Board of Trade
Newark Ffa
Joliet Junior College
Chris Orton
Lars Ness
Jim Whalen
Kelly Richards
Pam Bounds
Jeff Wogen
Dana Friestad
Newark
Sal Wies
Owen Severson
Steve Jorstad
Newark Youth Injured In Car Truck Collision
A Newark youth was injured late Wednesday when his car crashed with a semi on U S 52 about 1000 feet east of Grove Rd Kendall County Milton Rivers 19 County Line Rd Newark was treated and released early today at St Joseph Hospital Joliet
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Newark
U.S. 52
Grove Rd
Kendall County
Milton Rivers
County Line Rd
St. Joseph Hospital
Joliet
Illinois 59 resurfacing awarded for Plainfield to Shorewood
A contract for 7 226 miles of bituminous concrete resurfacing on Illinois 59 between Plainfield and Shorewood was awarded to Persico Paving Co for 1 040 545 90. The project includes widening to two 24 foot lanes at Black Road intersection to improve highway safety. River was ticketed by Illinois State Police for going too fast for conditions after a late night crash with a semi truck on U S 52. Rivers was hospitalized and the damage estimated at 800 to the Firebird and 35 to the semi.
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Illinois 59
Plainfield
Shorewood
Robert W. Mitchler
Roswego
Mitchler
Black Road
Persico Paving Co
Illinois
River
Rivers
U.S
Ronald Stowell
Burlington
Wis
St. Joseph
Minooka Fire Department
Yorkville
Refugee Families Begin New Life in Braidwood
Three refugee families settle on land in Braidwood arriving December 6. They stay with the Hendricks and a church family until a house is ready. A retired Wilmington Baptist Church teacher tutors the family in English as older children plan to start school after the holidays. Their first Christmas in the country will be shared as a symbol of togetherness.
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Braidwood
Hendricks
Wilmington
Driver treated after two Grundy County accidents reported
Two injuries were reported in Grundy County accidents investigated Wednesday by the sheriff's department. Steven Ferguson, 24, was treated at Morris Hospital after his Ford struck a utility pole on Pine Bluff Road near Jugtown Road, causing his car to leave the road and hit a pole. Ferguson was westbound when a gust allegedly caused loss of control. The car was towed. no details on injuries beyond Ferguson’s treatment. In a second incident, Vince Dena, 30, jumped from her Dodge on Illinois 47 south of DuPont Road when accelerator reportedly stuck. the car veered onto the shoulder, crossed Illinois 47, and struck a fence before stopping. No injuries were reported for Mrs. Dena, and her car sustained front-end damage. The Morris Fire Department was called. there was no fire. A third item notes UPI report on farmers and world markets.
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Grundy County
Poyner
Ford Ferguson
Mike Weicen
Vinceene Dena
Third Ave
Wilmington
Illinois 47
DuPont Rd
Ray Odom
Deno
Morris Fire Department
Arrest Made in Grundy County Theft Case in Joliet
Darryl Roberts 20 of Lockport was arrested on a Grundy County charge of stealing a $200 Citizens band radio from a vehicle parked at Altmax on December 2. He was taken to Grundy County Jail after a 2:15 a.m. arrest and 3 a.m. transfer. An information was filed by Assistant State's Attorney Charles Zalar. Roberts' court appearance was set for today. Morris police issued two traffic summonses. Joel Galst 24 was cited for 45 in a 25 mph zone on Union Street and posted $25 bond with a Jan 26 court date. Lee Warner 16 was ticketed for disobeying a red light and posted bond with a Dec 22 court date.
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Darryl Roberts
Lockport
Joliet
Grundy County
Roberts
Morris
Joel Galst
Ottawa Bend
James Creed
Union St
Johnson Ave
Galst
Lee Warner
Crabapple Lane
Liberty
North Sts
Warner
Bond
Vandalia Man Cited For Speed On I 55
Thomas Emerling 24 of Vandalia was ticketed by Grundy County Deputy Charles Marketti at I 55 and Goodfarm Rd for driving 70 in a 55 mph zone. He posted his license as bond and is set to appear in court January 14.
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Thomas Emerling
Vandalia
Grundy County
Charles Marketti
Interstate
Goodfarm Rd
Emerling
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Joliet Market
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S-M-C
Liberty Morris
World Market
William Kuhfuss
American Farm Bureau Federation
Ford Administration
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Broadway
Coal City
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