Jury awards C C man 7625 for injuries
John Farrero of Coal City was awarded 7625 by Grundy County Circuit Court jurors for injuries from a February 13 1975 crash on Illinois 129 between Braceville and Braidwood. The verdict followed a two hour deliberation after Kennington admitted liability and Farrero's lawyers urged 40000 to 50000. Farrero suffered diminished activity and testified about hobbies he could no longer enjoy while defense claimed injuries were minimal and age related.
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John Farrero
Coal City
Grundy County
Illinois
Braceville
Braidwood
Farrero
Dewey Kennington
Kennington
Eugene
Bradley Hayes
Frank
George Black
Frank Black
Black
John E. Farrero Jr
Wiliam Bell
Carbon Hill
Greg Hill
Art Vecellio
Glenn Willareth
Morris
John
Johnny Appleseed
Eugene Hayes
Leimbacher
Hayes
Ferrero
Curtis Rentschler
Joliet
Rentschler
Atty
Malmquist
Hendley Matteson
Nettle School Rd
Melvin Mikkelson
Harmony Ave
Mazon
Robert Tesdal
E. Benton St
Diane Newman
Rve
David Wollgast
Gardner
Arnold Castanier
First Ave
James Anthony Richards
Marguerite St
Darrell Standley
Charles Mullins
E. Jackson St
Melvin Hartman
Diamond
Cecelia Rawlish
Harvey Gonnam
Escapee Captured After Chase Near I-55 West of Morris
Linda Chapman, 29, an escapee from Frontera California Institute for Women, was captured just before noon today on U S 6 about one mile west of I 55 after a chase that began in Gardner. Police said she hit a squad car and sped north on I 55 above 90 mph before being stopped. Former Wilmington resident Chapman had California grand theft conviction and was transferred to Grundy County Jail at 12 30 p.m.
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Linda Chapman
Frontera Calif
Institute For Women
U.S. 6
Interstate 55
Morris City Council
Morris
Donald Davidson
Morris Savings and Loan Association
Wauponsee St
Shirley Kiss
WE Care
Illinois
Grundy County
Weather Forecast for Dresden Island with Snow Likely
Cloudy with snow likely late tonight with a low in the 20s. Snow on Tuesday may mix with sleet and rain reaching highs in the 30s. Weekend readings at Dresden Island Locks and Dam show Saturday 19/ -10 and Sunday 18/ -7. Early today 7 a.m. readings were 6 degrees, Morris at 10 a.m. 20 degrees.
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Dresden Island Locks and Dam
Morris
Two Petitions Filed for First Ward Alderman Race
City Clerk Marjorie Warren confirms two petitions were filed by Saturday noon for the first ward aldermanic special election to replace John Maunder. Republican candidates Kenneth Benson and Robert Feeney submitted papers last week. withdrawals possible within five days or until noon Thursday. The special primary is set for March 21.
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Marjorie Warren
Kenneth Benson
W. Washington St
Robert Feeney
E. Main St
Virgil Rossman to be charged in wife's fatal stabbing
Utica reports Virgil Rossman, 51, was to be formally charged today in the fatal stabbing of his wife Melva Rossman, 49. She was stabbed at least 26 times Sunday at their home as their adult daughter babysat nearby. the daughter returned to learn her mother was dead.
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Utica
UPI
Virgil Rossman
LaSalle County
Melva Rossman
Rossman
Minooka Nominating Petitions Open for School Board Seats
Minooka Grade School District 201 invites candidates to pick up petitions at the superintendent’s office 400 Coady Dr from 8 30 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. Filing runs Feb 22 to March 17 with receipts for economic interests. Election April 8 at Minooka Junior High 305 Church St polls noon to 7 pm.
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Minooka
Marilyn Theobald
James Paul
Keith Flatness
Richard Thompson
Church St
Castle challenges Blair to leave job in Illinois race
Republican John W. Castle said he will leave his state job as head of the Department of Local Government Affairs from today through the March 21 primary. He urged opponent W. Robert Blair to do the same, arguing a full time campaign cannot run a full time directorate. Castle plans to donate a proportional salary portion back to the treasury. He spoke at Bradley University in Peoria as he seeks the state comptroller post. The piece notes Blair’s roles with the Illinois Transportation Study Commission and NIU president Richard Nelson’s trial in Kane County.
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Springfield
Ill
UPI
John W. Castle
W. Robert Blair
Castle
DeKalb
James R. Thompson
Department of
Local Government Affairs
Geneva, Ill
Thompson
Blair
Park Forest
Illinois Transportation Study Commission
Bradley University
Peoria
Joint tenants must pay estate taxes upheld by court
The Illinois Supreme Court upheld a Grundy County decision that joint tenants share estate taxes and costs with the probated portion. The ruling affirms that nonprobate assets generated most tax liability and that administration costs and attorney fees should be prorated between probate and nonprobate assets.
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Illinois Supreme Court
Grundy County
Third Appelate Court
Ottawa
Circuit
Leonard Hoffman
Supreme Court
Margaret Farrell
Marian
Irene Farrell
Hoffman
Daniel Ward
Circuit Court
Carter presents 500 billion budget with restrained spending
President Carter asked Congress for a 500.2 billion fiscal 1979 budget prioritizing restraint and energy programs. He cut Pentagon spending and reduced social benefits while predicting a 60.6 billion deficit. Energy research and conservation received notable increases, with emphasis on fuel alternatives and non nuclear energy.
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Washington
UPI
Carter
Congress
Pentagon
Capitol Hill
Gerald Ford
White House
Settlement in Illinois 47 land case
Emil and Cecile Junod of 916 Kiersted Street were awarded 36000 dollars by Grundy County Circuit Court on Friday for two parcels totaling about 2900 square feet taken for Illinois 47 improvement. The Kiersted and Armstrong Street site just east of Illinois 47 includes a three apartment building.
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Emil and
Cecile Junod
Kiersted St
Grundy County
Illinois 47
Kiersted and
Armstrong Sts
Illinois Department of Transportation
Minooka board approves homebound instruction for student
Minooka High School board approves homebound instruction for Sandra Lauderdale a senior confined to St Joseph Hospital for four months due to an orthopedic problem. Teachers paid 10 dollars per hour plus mileage. The board also waived physical education graduation requirements for a transferring senior.
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Minooka
Minooka High School
Sandra Lauderdale
Miss Lauderdale
St. Joseph Hospital
Robert Smith
Grundy County
Goldman and
Macgee
Edison cites higher taxes in rate petition
Edison requests a general rate increase of 5.6 percent to cover rising costs and attract about $900 million in new capital for 1978. The filing with the Illinois Commerce Commission notes 1977 earnings of $2.86 per common share and projects a 9.3 percent allowed rate of return. Residential customers would pay about 4.5 cents more per day for 500 kWh monthly use.
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Edison
Commonwealth Edison
Illinois Commerce Commission
ICC
Thomas G. Ayers
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C.C. Man
Morris Daily Herald
BoDean
Liberty
Minooka Board
NIU
Robinson Dr
Public Works Department
C & C Roofing Co
N. Highland Dr
Highland Acres
Gene Corlew
Alec Crowther
Morris Building
Narvick Bros
Charles O'Brien & Son
C & C Roofing
Herald
Ford
U.S
Europe
GAVC
Grundy Area Vocational Center
Board of Control
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