Five hurt in county weekend accidents investigated
Grundy County Sheriff's Department investigated five weekend injuries with one person still hospitalized. Arla Abreu, 22, of Pana, listed in fair condition at Morris Hospital after Illinois 47 and Sucker Rd collision Friday night, with passenger Chi Postelwait treated and released. Deputy Suther and ambulance report multiple tickets, damage estimates, and towings as other drivers and pedestrians were injured or involved in separate incidents across Carbon Hill, Morris and surrounding roads.
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Grundy County
Michael Sather
Grover Fisher
Montgomery
Sucker Rd
Illinois 47
Miss Abrell
Fisher
Suther
Weather forecast fair and cold with scattered frost tonight
The forecast calls for fair, cold conditions with frost this evening and lows in the low 30s. Tuesday may see a mix of sun and clouds with a slight chance of late showers as high temperatures reach the low to mid 50s. At Dresden Locks and Dam Sunday high 59 and low 36, 7 am 41 with .05 inches of precipitation, downtown Morris 9:45 am 46.
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Dresden Locks and Dam
Morris
Minooka board backs tax amendment and school plans
The Minooka High School Board favors the constitutional amendment on corporate personal property taxes and urges a yes vote on the November 7 ballot. Officials caution about over $400 million in local tax losses if the amendment fails. The board also approved roof-bid advertising, snow removal bids from C Thompson and Son, joining a workers compensation class action, extra days off for two teachers, and pre professional teaching for George Grounds. They authorized an independent study course for senior Gary Zeither and a research Agriculture 4 project, reported $500 vandalism damages, and approved the Grundy County Corn Festival check split for Queen Sandra Dix.
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Minooka High School
Illinois Association of School Board
C. Thompson and Son
Workman's Compensation Insurance
Laura Attaway
Hazel McEvilly
George Grounds
Gary Zeither
Green House
Grundy County
Sandra Dix
Seneca police chief finalist named in lottery drawing
Seneca police chief Marvin D. Fowler is among five finalists in Illinois Lottery's $50,000 Bonanza Big Pay Day drawing set for Thursday at noon in Evergreen Park. Fowler is guaranteed at least $1,500 with two other $1,500 prizes and a $5,000 second prize. other finalists include Tom Hogan Chicago Vincent A. Maciejewski Valparaiso Indiana Farris L. Peterson Niles and Ralph F. Reimer McHenry. Fowler plans to attend the drawing.
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Marvin D. Fowler
Evergreen Park
Fowler
Tom Hogan
S. Oakley St
Chicago
Vincent A. Maciejewski
Illinois St
Valparaiso
Ind
Farris L. Peterson
N. Harlem Ave
Niles
Ralph F. Reimer
Garden Quarter
McHenry
Accident kills Braceville man
Gerald Krell, 20, of Braceville died early Sunday when his 1977 Pontiac left Broadway Road south of Reed Road, struck a culvert, rolled onto its top, and buried him. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Grundy County Deputy Coroner E.E. Livsey. The Coal City Emergency Squad removed him. no skid marks were found. Krell, born June 9, 1958 in Joliet, was a Braceville resident, a 1976 Gardner-South Wilmington High School graduate, and a self employed painter. Funeral services are Tuesday at Patterson Funeral Chapel, Braidwood, then Mass at Assumption Catholic Church, Coal City. Burial in Braceville-Gardner Cemetery. Pallbearers listed.
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Arco
Helen Ness
Morris Hospital
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Third St
Lacy St
Carbon Hill
Grundy County
Jeff Black
U.S. 6
Morris
Charles Persinger
Bluff Rd
Thomas Walker
Wrangler
Thomas Ross
Persinger
Sgt
Walker
Ross
Chevrolet
Sunoco
Pine Bluff
Will Rd
Garrett Graves
Perch Court
Graves
Commonwealth Edison
Newark
Cindy Snyder
Ambrose Morel
Bluegill Court
Miss Snyder
Illinois 113
Illinois 47
Braceville
Broadway Rd
Reed Rd
Gerald Krell
Mitchell Sr
Krell
E.E
Buzz) Livsey
Patterson Funeral Chapel
Braidwood
Assumption Catholic
George Flynn
Braceville- Gardner Cemetery
Polish cardinal elected first non Italian pope John Paul II
Polish Cardinal Karol Wojtyla was elected pope in Vatican after two days of voting by 111 cardinals in the Sistine Chapel and chose the name John Paul II. He is among the youngest modern popes, succeeding a 455 year Italian lineage and Hadrian VI who died in 1523. The announcement stunned 150000 in St Peter's Square as floodlights lit the basilica facade.
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Krakow
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Pericle Felici
St. Peter’s Square
Felici
St. Peter’s Basilica
Paul VI
University of
St. Peter
Pope John Paul II Elected at St Peter's Basilica
Reporters describe the moment white smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel and Cardinal Felici announced Habemus Papam. The crowd in St Peter's Square swelled to about 300000 as Wojtyla, born May 18 1920 in Wadowice near Krakow, accepted the papacy and prepared to address the city and world.
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Wojtyla
Poland
Stefan Wyszynski
St. Peter's Basilica
Wadowice
Krakow
Three hit and run accidents reported in city weekend
Morris police logged three hit and run incidents with vehicle damage over the weekend. Howen cited for leaving scene after 10:55 p.m. Saturday on Liberty Street. bond posted. Witt ticketed for leaving scene on Division Street. to appear November 9. Kirby and Bookwalter involved in rear and guard rail impacts with minor damages.
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Robert D. Howen
Briar Lane
Liberty St
Howen
Country Mutual
Grundy County
Mazon
Division St
Bedford Rd
Witt
Bond
Colleen M. Kirby
E. Jefferson St
Larry A. Bookwalter
Third Ave
Illinois River Bridge
Bookwalter
Man Injured In Assault Behind Morris Tavern
Morris man Rush was hospitalized in fair condition after being punched and robbed of his wallet behind Norm's Tap at 119 W. Washington St. Two men in their early 20s with long brown hair fled toward Liberty Street after the 1:10 a.m. Saturday incident. Rush suffered facial cuts and emotional stress. his wallet contained only IDs. William H Bush was moved from Morris Hospital to St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet. He could not identify his assailants.
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Norm
Washington St
William H Bush
Morris Hospital
St. Joseph Hospital
Joliet
Rush
Liberty St
Chicago alderman seek 42.8 percent pay hike
UPI reports Chicago aldermen push a 42.8 percent raise from 17,500 to 25,000 dollars, to take effect when a new 50 member City Council is seated in April. The proposal faces election risks and budget constraints amid Prop 13 concerns and a tightened city budget.
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UPI
California
Bilandic
Edward R. Vrdolyak
Braidwood Dedicates New Waste Water Facility
Braidwood opened its new wastewater treatment plant with a 10 am dedication. The facility includes three buildings for offices labs and aeration equipment with sand filters and drying beds. It serves up to 6 000 people and was built at 2 323 625 funded 75 percent by an Illinois EPA grant with the rest by the city. Eugene Beatty is the plant’s certified operator. Following the dedication, a tour and refreshments were held by city personnel.
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Braidwood
Eugene Beatty
Illinois
Environmental Protection Agency
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