Burglary at Main Street Home Reported to Morris Police
Thomas Dunn reported his 412 West Main Street residence burglarized Friday night. Over $2,000 of personal items including a safe with coin collection stock certificates insurance papers and records were stolen from the basement. A monogrammed antique silverware set a jewelry box with pearls and earrings and a green Irish ring were taken. Entry was via a rear basement door.
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Two Drivers Cited In Sweepers Route Tickets
Morris police issued twenty five parking tickets on the sweeper route early Saturday and Sunday. Jeffrey M. Pommier, 19, of 816 E Benton St, was cited for driving with a suspended license by Officer Robert Stansberry in the 400 block of Liberty St and posted 100 bond with a court date set for Oct 26. Brian E. Feeney, 18, of 744 Douglas St, was cited for obstructing traffic at Chapin and Liberty Sts by Officer Roger Miller and bond posted for a court date of Oct 19.
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Liberty St
Ruben Garcia
Jeffrey M. Pommier
E. Benton St
Morris
Robert Stansberry
Brian E. Feeney
Douglas St
Chapin and
Liberty Sts
Morris police foil break in at House of Andres on Liberty Street
Burglaries reported at the House of Andres 104 Liberty Street. Police found a re-entry setup and tampered cash registers but no major theft. Earlier, a roof burglary attempt at Bedford Discount Store led to tool seizures. Two Grundy County suspects extradited for deceptive practice. several minor hit and run incidents recorded in Morris over the weekend.
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Tools and boat thefts reported in Grundy County
Weekend theft reports include tools valued at 524 dollars and an aluminum boat from separate incidents. Ron Emmons of Chaucer Street reported van tool theft with wrench sets totaling 407 dollars, a 12 ton jack 97 dollars, and a watch 20 dollars. Robert Lukas reported a 10 foot aluminum boat stolen from his deck with unknown value.
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Minor drug arrest after Morris Hospital disturbance
Police found three youths in a car behind Morris Hospital after an 11 45 p m report. The driver Mark L Hansen 18 Minooka was arrested for possession of less than 2 5 grams of marijuana. two passengers were not charged. A hand rolled marijuana cigarette was found in a Winston pack and two packs of firecrackers were recovered. Four people were later arrested for trespassing at Aux Sable Cemetery. all posted bond and were released. A 15 year old Shorewood girl in the cemetery was not charged. A separate incident cited Joseph R Snell 18 for failing to yield after a two car crash at Illinois 47 and Bedford Rd injuring no one. Two Morris CATV workers suffered minor injuries when a boom on their truck struck an 11 foot viaduct. one worker treated and released. The damaged Morris CATV pickup was towed.
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Plainfield
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Shorewood
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Blackberry Dr
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Maple Dr
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Rock Island Railroad
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Park Lake Dr
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Dresden Dr
Gibbons
Morris Catv Association
Liberty St
Mike’s Standard
Romine's Plaza Manager Faces Battery Charge
Neil Romines of 214 Susan Circle was charged with battery after a disturbance at Romine's Standard Plaza Oct 1. He posted a $100 bond at Morris police, and is due in Grundy County Circuit Court Nov 20 at 10 a.m. The complaint alleges he was struck in the face outside the restaurant by Romines, signed by Ronnie R. Grabill.
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Speeding Ticket for David Underhill in Minooka
David Underhill age 19 of 5240 Sandridge Rd Morris was cited for speeding 55 mph in a 35 mph zone in Minooka at 3 55 a.m Sunday by Officer Lloyd Unland. He posted his license for a court appearance October 26.
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Fire calls for car-truck crash on Illinois 47
Morris firemen responded to a car-truck collision on Illinois 47 at Southmor Road Saturday night from 9 50 to 10 30. Damage was estimated at about 5000 dollars.
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Minooka High Fence Cut Down Near Tennis Court
Minooka Police Chief Michael Hrechko reports a 10 foot fence along a tennis court at Minooka High School was cut down. Principal Ray Adams notified police at 9:30 a.m. The damage occurred Saturday night or Sunday morning and the fence was left upright.
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Gardner Man Suspects Sugar In Gas Tank
Gardner resident Melvin Strohm reported sugar found on the trunk of his 1971 Chevrolet parked in his North St Gardner driveway Friday night. Deputy Luck checked the fill pipe and plate but found no evidence of sugar in the gas tank. no damage known at this time.
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Morris City Council Plans Regular Meeting Tonight
The Morris City Council will hold a regular session at 7 30 p.m. in the Community Room of the Morris Savings and Loan Building. Mayor Donald Davidson said the agenda covers normal business with no special items noted.
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Traffic Court Fines for Improper Lane Change
Eugene Newton, 41, of 538 School St Braidwood, was fined 25 dollars plus 10 dollars costs for improper lane change following a Sept 30 charge by Trooper Anthony Wargo on Interstate 55.
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Zion protesters arrested at Commonwealth Edison plant
At Zion Illinois, 24 protesters were arrested during a weekend demonstration at the Commonwealth Edison nuclear plant. They faced trespass charges in Associate Circuit Judge Robert Smart’s hearing, with most Illinois defendants released on recognizance and Wisconsin defendants given bail.
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Gibraltar The Rock and Britain’s long hold on the peninsula
A compact profile of Gibraltar detailing its geography and tunnels, the 29 000 population and local government, and the apes kept by Britain since 1913. It traces the strategic history from Tariq ibn Ziyad through sieges, highlighting enduring British control and the Spain Britain negotiations over sovereignty.
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Worry Clinic calls for harsher parole controls on repeat criminals
Dr George W Crane cites multiple parolees who reoffend including rapes robberies and kidnappings to argue that leniency harms taxpayers and innocent citizens. He urges quicker court action and stronger sentencing while urging readers to request his booklet from Mopkin Bldg Mellett Indiana 47958.
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Ann Landers readers weigh in on column pictures
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