Traffic Court records reveal multiple local traffic fines
A Wilsonville report lists numerous individuals charged with traffic or related infractions across Grundy Morris and surrounding areas. Ronald Harrison faced a reckless driving fine after a ditch incident, while other defendants include Eileen Gerrish for disorderly conduct at a South Wilmington saloon and William Reinhardt for contributing to juvenile drinking. Several others were fined for speeding, improper registrations, illegal liquor possession, and related violations, with some cases dismissed or not prosecuted.
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Ronald Harrison
Joliet
Harrison
Grundy County
Robert Davy
Dresden Rd
North St
Eileen Joseph Gerrish
Braceville
Patricia Landi
Gerrish
Last Chance
Wilmington
William Reinhardt
Rte. 2
Yorkville
Morris
Robert Stansberry
Judge orders psychiatric tests for mutilation slayings suspect
Miguel Valdes, cleared by insanity in the 1977 Chicago murders of Dr. Jesus Lim and nurse Alicia Agsaoay, is ordered to undergo treatment by the Illinois Department of Mental Health. Judge Strayhorn set a roughly 90 day status report on his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
UPS
Miguel Valdes
Illinois Department of Mental Health
Valdes
Jesus Lim
Alicia Agsaoay
Miss Agsaoay
Philippines
Gerald R. Ford
Cook County
Earl E. Strayhorn
Department of Mental Health
Restitution Paid to Crime Victims Totals 4500
LaSalle County State's Atty Frank X Yackley reports more than 4500 paid in April under the restitution system. The largest single payment was 1150 to a victim in a criminal damage to property case. Defendants must reimburse victims for losses from vandalism theft and related costs including medical expenses.
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LaSalle County
Frank X. Yackley
Prison terms set for burglary and theft in Kangley cases
Two Streator men faced long prison terms after burglary and theft convictions. Raymond Scott, 20, drew 52 years for burglary and 5 for theft, to run concurrently, for stealing 300 dollars and 36 silver dollars from a Kangley home on Nov. 5. Harry Spicer, 19, received 22 years for theft in Kangley and 2 years concurrent for a separate 750 dollar theft from a Streator residence. Ronald Grotti, 42, pled guilty to theft and awaits sentencing after a pre sentence report. Prosecution by James Leo Keely and Edward J. Kuleck Jr. before Circuit Judge William P. Denny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank X. Yackley
Raymond Scott
Scott
Kangley
Harry Spicer
Ronald Grotti
Grotti
Mendota
Nativity figures replacement drive for Grundy County Courthouse lawn
Morris Council of Churches seeks donations from individuals and groups to replace Nativity scene figures damaged by wind. Estimated costs include three wise men at 480 dollars and a heralding angel at 280 dollars. Donations fund Nativity Scene on the courthouse lawn, bought about ten years ago, with plans to replace one or two figures yearly.
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Morris Council of Churches
Grundy County
Angel
Cliff Bossert
W. Jackson St
Morris
Braceville man jailed on battery charge in Grundy County
James Nichols, 33, of Braceville, was arrested by Grundy County deputies after Victoria Bitner of Mazon alleged he grabbed her and threw her against a wall at her Braceville residence. Bitner was treated at Morris Hospital and Nichols is held on $100 bond awaiting May 25 court. A separate report notes rocks tossed at a Santa Fe train near Coal City and the theft of a mailbox from Barbara Schildgen of Goose Lake valued at $15.
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Dale McLuckie
First Ave
Coal City
R.D. Fox
U.S. 6
Tabler Rd
John Sheldon Jr
Braceville
J. Pelszynski
Interstate 55
Gardner Rd
Thaddeeus Hanson
Rte. 2
River Knoll
Minooka
Michael Hrechko
Merle Anderson
Secretary of State
James Creed
Morris
Gary Clifton
Armstrong St
Salems
Douglas Smith
Cemetery Rd
Ilinois- Michigan Canal
Ray Hentz
Grundy County
Victoria Bitner
Hadden
Mazon
James Nichols
Bitner
Morris Hospital
Carl Luck
Barbara Schildgen
Deerfield Rd
Goose Lake
Workers protest Dixon transfer
Local 172 of the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees staged a two hour demonstration at the Dixon Developmental Center protesting the planned transfer of some residents. More than 20 employees picketed at the center front gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon, Ill
UPI
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
Dixon Developmental Center
Accelerator shutdown over funds at Fermilab
The world's most powerful atom smasher would shut down for two of the next five months unless the Department of Energy provides extra money for electricity. Electrical bills may top the lab's funds by about $600,000 after Commonwealth Edison raised rates amid a harsh winter, coal strike, and new contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batavia, Ill
UPI
U.S. Department of Energy
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
Commonwealth Edison Co
Fermi Research Division
John Peoples
Edison
Peoples
Area School Menus Overview Across Morris Districts
A compilation of weekly meal offerings from Morris grade and MVK schools shows varied menus. Items include tacos, cold cuts, baked ham, meat loaf, fish, ravioli, spaghetti, grilled cheese, barbecue dishes, soups, salads, vegetables, fruits, breads, and daily milk or dessert options.
School Lunch Menu Week Highlights
Monday hot ham and cheese sandwich with buttered corn pickles chilled fruit cookies and milk. Tuesday pizza at high school on bun and pizza burgers at grade school with buttered green beans potato chips jello fruit. Wednesday hot beef sandwich mashed potatoes gravy chilled fruit and milk. Thursday hamburger on buttered bun baked beans pickles dessert and milk. Friday taco at high school Korn dog at grade school buttered corn cabbage salad ice cream. Monday hot dog on bun golden fries catsup mustard onion relish baked beans peach slices oatmeal cookies. Tuesday beef and gravy.
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MCHS
MVK
M.S
H.S
G.S
Long John
Suit for accident's building damages at 413 Liberty St
Grundy County Circuit Court heard a suit filed by Harry Ferri against Elden Nichols and Illinois Fruit and Produce Corp seeking 2320 dollars for damages to a building at 413 Liberty St. Ferri alleges Nichols drove a truck into the structure on November 30 1976 while the truck was owned by Illinois Fruit and Produce Corp.
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Liberty St
Grundy County
Harry Ferri
Spruce St
Elden Nichols
Illinois Fruit and Produce Corp
Ferri
Nichols
Braidwood Council Renames Street and Awards 1978 Bids
Braidwood Mayor James Berta presided the meeting with officials present. The council filed for a community development block grant pre application and awarded 1978 motor fuel maintenance and construction bids to Crown Trygg Corp totaling 78,845.59 dollars. An ordinance renamed the northerly 900 feet of Cemetery Rd to Comet Drive near Reed-Custer High School. Additional actions included a library site lease not required, staff changes, traffic and culvert decisions, May events, and building permits across multiple addresses.
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Braidwood
James Berta
Madeline Chinski
John Dixon
Mike Schott
Carol Deterding
Bonnie Downey
William Francis
Dick Bishop
Warren Olson
Berta
Crown Trygg Corp
S. Division St
Reed Township
Will County
Cemetery Rd
Comet Drive
Reed- Custer High School
Reed-Custer High School
Braidwood Public Library
Braidwood City Park
First Street
Health and Safety
Carl Chopp
S. School
Walker Sts
English
W. Main Sts
Rossi
Newark man enters preliminary millionaire drawing
William D. Bates 65 of Route 1 Newark has qualified for the Illinois State Lottery preliminary millionaire drawing with Pay Day ticket 5170. The date is to be set later. Bates also earns $150 cash and has bought weekly lottery tickets since the Illinois game began. He bought the qualifying ticket at Sundry Shop Yorkville. Bates has previously won small prizes and now works two days a week at Hornsby’s Family Center, where he has worked 10 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Bates
Rte. 1
Newark
Bates
Yorkville
Hornsby’s Family Center
E. Waverly St
Realities of Asian politics and U S Taiwan policy
Asian leaders doubt White House grasp of regional realities as Mondale visits and Brzezinski signals normalization with Peking. Chinese demands over Taiwan threaten Taiwan's freedom if Washington shelves mutual defense ties and derecognizes Taipei, risking shifts in regional power and loyalty.
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U.S
China
Southeast Asia
Western Pacific
America
Peking
Taipei
White House
Mondale
Zbigniew Brzezinski
Japan Society
Brzezinski
Taiwan
Washington
Asia
No Pipeline Jobs in Alaska This Summer
Springfield Illinois dispatch reports Alaska Governor James R Thompson cites a letter from Governor Jay S Hammond stating there are no pipeline construction jobs in Alaska this summer. The letter notes many workers previously traveled there for oil pipeline work, now completed, and clarifies expectations for a new gas line project across Alaska through Canada to the Midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
UPI
Alaska
James R. Thompson
Jay S. Hammond
Hammond
Canada
Midwest
Delayed Elopement Advised By Dr Crane Clinic
Luella M a 17 year old infatuated teen balks at parents demand to delay her elopement. Dr George W Crane prescribes psychological training using Yes but and Arm-In-Arm techniques plus Tests For Sweethearts to stall and redirect the couple toward college for a year. Parents are advised to use controlled dialogue and a bass fisherman metaphor to allow time for reconsideration while avoiding conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella
Romeo
Luella M
Northwestern University
George Washington University
Jack
Private time clash ends in kitchen door policy
A reader asks how to handle living with ill mother and grandmother who want their apartment door always open. Ann Landers advises the daughter to enforce a closed kitchen during dinner for peace and personal survival, stressing cooking as her relaxation. The letter underscores family boundary needs and mutual respect.
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Ann
Mama
Grandma
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Douglas Francois
Lincoln
Grant St
Rte. 4
Roger Miller
Franklin St
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E. Main St
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White Willow
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