New Year Travel Conditions and Prices Worldwide
State highways in Grundy County were reported clear and dry as motorists prepare for the New Year weekend. Forecasts predict cloudy weather with temperatures in the 20s to low 40s and no snow, while nationwide lists warn of travel risks as the National Safety Council projects up to 400 road deaths over the holiday period. A UPI survey shows entertainment costs vary from neighborhood taverns to high end galas with prices up to $90 per person for major hotel events. In Florida Bob Hope headlines a top priced show at the Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood.
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Grundy County
Illinois State Highway Maintenance
Morris
National Safety Council
Chicago
UPI
Waldorf- Astoria Hotel
New York
Lombardo
Aretha Franklin
Florida
Bob Hope
Diplomat Hotel
Hollywood
MVK challenges land decision in Grundy County suit
MVK Unit District II sues Grundy County Regional Board of Trustees appealing Nov 28 vote to assign DuPont Peterson property and Kinsman territory to Seneca Elementary District 170. The suit claims board acted without warrant, ignored needs, and lacked jurisdiction citing risks of private road closing and a plant with explosives along bus routes.
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Grundy County
Mazon-Verona
MVK
DuPont
Kinsman
Vienna Township
MVE Unit District II
William Lynch
Robert Williams
Evelyn Griglione
Patricia Dunn
John Fillmore
Duane Heron
Lyle Winsor
Don Baker
Glenn Krueger
John Grace
Nancy Morris
Russell Tendall
Seneca High
LaSalle County
Joyce Barla
James Claggett
Seneca
Community Consolidated District
Wesley Tendall
Vernon Sorensen
Gardner Consolidated School District
Karen Corneglio
Alvin Olson
Gardner-South Wilmington
Michael Daniels
William Stangland
Morris Community High
Doris Funk
Board of
E. L. Hutson
Morris Firm
Dunn and Hayes
Weather Update Ohio River Valley Overcast Conditions
Overcast tonight with mostly cloudy skies and a low in the low 20s. Thursday remains mostly cloudy and slightly warmer with highs in the upper 20s to 30s. Tuesday high reached 35 at Dresden Island Locks and Dam with a 23 low. Morning temps: 7 am about 27 at Morris and 9:45 am around 26 in downtown Morris.
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Dresden Island Locks and Dam
Morris
Four Morris youths injured in icy ditch accident
Four youths from Morris were injured Tuesday afternoon when their car skidded on a frozen road and left the pavement into a six foot ditch near Erienna School. One passenger Michael Black was treated for a leg injury at St Joseph Hospital Joliet while others were released from Morris Hospital. A separate theft report notes a $300 microwave stolen from a Goose Lake residence and a CB radio stolen from a car in Collins Station. The Morris Public Library Board plans an open house and to discuss a microfilm reader-printer at 7 30 p.m. Monday.
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Morris
Nettle School Rd
Bluff Rd
Erienna School
Michael Black
North St
St. Joseph Hospital
Joliet
Andrew Niewinski
Kierstedt
Timothy Peterson
E. North St
David Lutz
Chapin
Goose Lake
Paul Carlson
Tony
Shannon
Carlson
Clair Jones
Moline Sr
Seneca
Sheriff's Department
Collins Station
Niewinski
Lutz
Morris Hospital
Chrysler
Duane Olson
Arco
Pine Bluff Rd
Jugtown Rd
Fred Knollhoff
Thomas Walker
Knollhoff
Dan Hill
Morris Public Library Board
Morris Daily Herald Off On New Year Holiday
No paper on New Year’s Day as employees observe the holiday. Publication resumes Friday.
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Morris Daily Herald
Morris
Illinois
Diamond International Fire Damages Over One Million
Diamond International Corp in Wilmington reports fire damage exceeding 1 million with most losses in warehouse contents such as paper rolls and tissues. Minor structural damage, cause undetermined, fire kept burning about seven hours with 18 departments aiding.
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Kankakee
Diamond International Corp
Wilmington
Diamond International
Kankakee River Drive
Illinois
Morris
Minooka
Coal City
Channahon
Braidwood
Gardner
Elwood
Romeoville
Lockport
East Joliet
Manhattan
Manteno
Custer Park
Troy
Mobil Oil
Joliet Arsenal
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United Press International
Guy Lombardo
Tara Motter
Stanley and
Suzan Motter
N. Plaza Drive
Tara
Herald
Kelly Southcombe
Eric Burton
Kelly
Bruce
Gayle Southcombe
Eric
David
Judy Burton
Wells Cafe
Liberty
Battle Burning
Wilmington Fire Dept
Wilmington Fire Department
Personal Products Co
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