Unidentified man found floating near Dresden Island
The body was found nude and floating face down in the Illinois River near the Dresden Island Lock and Dam. The man, 25 to 30, white or oriental, 5'8" and 145 to 150 pounds, bore the tattoo Tim Lee on his left arm. Autopsy couldn't determine cause of death. toxicology tests to follow. Fingerprints sent to FBI. dental chart being prepared to aid identification.
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Illinois River
Dresden Island Lock and Dam
Grundy County
William Button
Dan Callahan
Sheriff's Department
Ron Fox
Manesh Ahluwalia
Blackburn Funeral Home
Joliet
Toxicology Laboratory
Chicago
Tim Lee
Coal City
Lock and Dam
Fireworks accident injures seven at Indian Creek display
Seven people were treated at Morris Hospital after a fireworks display at Indian Creek Ranch Club in Wauponsee Township. Deputy Dan Raymond reported injuries ranging from burns and cuts to pellets lodged in backs, with a multi-explosive rocket launching from a bluff and malfunctioning when it hit the ground near spectators.
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Morris Hospital
Indian Creek Ranch Club
Wauponsee Township
Grundy County
Dan Raymond
Steven Schoenecker
Raymond
Timothy McHugh
Indian Creek Ranch
Youth drowns in weekend flooding report
United Press International reports heavy weekend rains in northeast Illinois caused four rivers to overflow washout roads and flood Winnebago County with miles of muddy water. At least one death is confirmed and about 400 Rockford families evacuated amid more than 6 million dollars in damage. Alvin Nelson, 15, of West...
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United Press International
Illinois
Rockford
Winnebego County
Alvin Nelson
West
Weekend floods hit Illinois as record June rainfall rises
heavy rains across Illinois and the Midwest cause widespread flooding and road closures. Rockford suffered the worst impacts with about 5 inches of rain in 12 hours, plus river flooding from the Rock River and tributaries. Authorities evacuated hundreds as rising waters threaten more homes and 3 million in agricultural losses are estimated.
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Dundee
Nelson
Fox River
Nathan McClure
Winnebago County
Rock River
Rockford
Four brothers die in exit ramp crash near Elmhurst
Four men—two sets of brothers—were killed in an Illinois 90 extension exit ramp crash at Lake Street. Francisco Reyes 22 and twin Elias 22 of Villa Park, Lupe Dunate 20 of Villa Park, and Victoriano Dunate 19 of Chicago died after a vehicle left the ramp, struck a guard rail, and flew 205 feet before landing on its median. Police said excess speeds caused the crash and the car rolled onto its roof.
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Elmhurst, Ill
UPI
Lake Street
Francisco Reyes
Elias
Villa Park
Lupe Dunate
Victoriano Dunate
Chicago
Elmhurst Hospital
McLean County judge assigned for arson cases
A McLean County trial judge will hear the arson case against six Morris youths charged with setting several Grundy County corncrib fires in October and November. Circuit Judge Luther H. Dearborn of Bloomington will preside after assignment by Roy O. Gulley. Indicted defendants include Brent 19, Brad Hexdall 21, Ronald Bellm 20, Richard Pinder 20, Jeff Ferris 20, and James Lock 19.
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McLean County
Grundy County
Luther H. Dearborn
11Th Judicial District
Bloomington
Illinois
Roy O. Gulley
13Th Judicial District
Grundy
LaSalle
Bureau
Brent
Brad Hexdall
Chapin St
Ronald Bellm
Bedford Rd
Richard Pinder
Douglas St
Jeff Ferris
Black St
James Lock
Susan Circle
Air crash kills four from Elgin in Iowa cornfield
A single engine plane crashed nose first two miles west of Denison Iowa killing four members of an Elgin Illinois family. Three others survived with Kay Middlemas Benjamin Stearn and Jonathan Stearn injured and in fair condition. FAA to investigate.
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Denison
Iowa
UPI
Elgin
Ill
Iowa State Patrol
Burton Stearn
Anne Stearn
Alexandria Jane
Jennifer
Kay Middlemas
Jonathan Stearn
Benjamin Stearn
Jackson Hole
Wyo
Federal Aviation Administration
National tractor pull and fair events at Grundy County fair
A National Tractor Pull Association event and Illinois association sanction a tractor pull kickoff the Grundy County Agricultural District Fair at 6 p.m. Dancing follows at 7 30 p.m. with the Ron Kramerick polka band. Fireworks cap the Tuesday program after the 12th annual stock car demolition race. The 74th annual fair features a strong sheep show and a full slate of animal and garden winners from beef and dairy cattle to poultry and rabbits with many named locals.
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National Tractor Pull Association
Illinois Association
Grundy County
Exposition Hall
Ron Kramerick
George Meier
Gardner
Dave Andrews
Blackstone
Chris Quaka
Tonica
Doug Nolan
Pontiac
Ayrshire
David Biester
Arlington
Craig Herrick
Verona
Heather Johnson
Mazon
Arthur Wiehle
Streator
Lyle Burger
Earl Johnson
Earl Judd
Batavia
Larry Hageman
Naperville
Marseilles man ticketed after city accident
A Marseilles man, Steven C. Sorn, 24, was ticketed by Morris police for failure to reduce speed after a two car crash at Illinois 47 and U.S. 6. Sorn’s 1973 Ford Ranchero struck Harris J. Enervold’s 1969 Chevrolet Impala, injuring Enervold and causing over $100 in damage. Sorn posted bond and faces Grundy County Circuit Court on July 13.
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Marseilles
Morris
Illinois 47
U.S. 6
Steven C. Sorn
Broadway St
S.D. Reeve
Sorn
Enervold
Grundy County
Harris J. Enervold
Jackson St
Morris Public Library Board Meeting Time Change
The Morris Public Library Board will meet Wednesday at 7 30 p m in the staff room. The session, moved from tonight due to the July 4th holiday, follows library closure on Tuesday.
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Morris Public Library Board
Coal City motorcyclist treated after gravel crash
Richard A. Wren, 22, of 255 W Elm St Coal City, was treated at Morris Hospital after a 1 a m crash on Lisbon Rd at Daly Ave. He received nine stitches for an arm wound after his Kawasaki skidded on loose gravel and he was thrown from the bike. Police estimated motorcycle damage under $100.
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Coal City
Morris Hospital
Lisbon Rd
Daly Ave
Richard A. Wren
W. Elm St
Wren
Eight vehicles vandalized in Morris across several streets
Morris police reported eight cars entered and vandalized, seven on Thursday night. Incidents clustered on Wauponsee Street apartments, and on E Jefferson and E Washington Streets. Some items stolen, including a registration paper and a checkbook.
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Morris Police Today
Wauponsee St
E. Jefferson St
E. Washington St
Barbra Weibel Larson
Connie Hillegass
Jefferson St
Dan Callahan
Donna Woodward
Washington St
Oswego youth injured in Griggs Rd motorcycle crash
Police released an accident report today showing 17 year old Chris R. Stockham of Oswego hospitalized for a week after his motorcycle collided with Denise M. Broderick of Morris on Griggs Road near Stratton State Park on June 24. Stockham faced three tickets for improper lane use license class motorcycle and lack of 1978 registration. Broderick drove to Morris Hospital and assisted the injured rider. The Yamaha motorcycle owned by Jay Knobeloch of Newark was destroyed. Broderick’s 1977 Buick Regal sustained over 250 dollars in damage. Stockham is to appear in Grundy County Circuit Court on July 27.
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Oswego
Morris
Morris Hospital
Chris R. Stockham
Griggs Rd
Stratton State Park
Stockham
Denise M. Broderick
Liberty St
Broderick
Griggs Dr
Grundy County
Jay Knobeloch
Newark
Miss Broderick
Cyclist Injured Seriously Near Wilmington
A 35 year old motorcyclist Julius R Stacy of 112 Laurel St Wilmington is in guarded condition in the ICU at Silver Cross Hospital Joliet after a cycle crash on Illinois 102 about 3.5 miles east of Illinois 53 near Wilmington at 6 40 p m Saturday. Stacy lost control of his 1973 Harley Davidson leaving the road and overturning into a south ditch. He was treated at St Marys Hospital Kankakee and then transferred to Silver Cross. Police cited him for violation of classification and driving too fast for conditions. Damage to the cycle was about 900 dollars.
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Wilmington
Silver Cross Hospital
Joliet
Illinois
Julius R. Stacy
Laurel St
St. Mary’s Hospital
Kankakee
Stacy
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