Morris MCHS approves budget increase of 213 thousand
Morris Community High School and board members vote 5 to 0 to approve a 1971-72 budget totaling 1.330 million, up 213,175.07 from 1970-71. The increase funds the Area Vocational Center AVC building, with revenues and expenditures detailed by fund and a 894,200 levy approved for 1972-73, aided by higher assessed valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Morris Community High School
Granville Love
William Stangland
Jack Santa Cruz
Barbara Lovell
Kenneth Davenport
Ray Christensen
Hugo Avalos
Claude Rose
Ted Morgan
Gladys Bright
Supt. Rose
Area Vocational Center
Educational Fund
Rose
AVC
Transportation Fund
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
Planning Commission approves Nettletown Village height variance
Morris Planning Commission voted eight to one to grant a conditional permit for a three story Nettletown Village building east of Ottawa Street and north of Gebhard Woods State Park in an R-III district. The panel also urged enforcement of dust free parking lot standards and discussed a 30 to 35 foot height limitation, with new ordinance drafting planned for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Planning Commission
Nettletown Village
Ottawa St
Gebhard Woods State Park
James Baum
Atty
John Hynds
Arthur Hornsby Jr
Planning Commission
Baum
Gerwin Rohrbach
Rohrbach
John Keefe
Bohn-Mar Developers, Inc
Arlington Heights
Gerald Borens
Keefe
Hornsby
Richard Bauer
Hibler Auto
Bedford Road
Liberty St
Rege Hansen
Wilfred Dix
David Smith
Dinance
Robert Gilbertson
Gilbertson
Clyde Baker
Hibler
Dix
Contractor sues district over unpaid plumbing bill
Allie VanDuyne Plumbing and Heating sues Morris Grade School District No. 54 for 11 463.30 plus interest claiming $66 875 contract for plumbing at Shabbona School completed May 3 1971. District asked for extra work and materials. credits for unperformed work reduced bill. legal action seeks payment and lien on monies and bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Allie VanDuyne
VanDuyne
van Duyne
Galowich
Me Steen
Phelan
Guards face review over Stateville prison escape
Illinois corrections chief Peter Bensinger announced a security breakdown after seven guards appeared before a review board for dereliction of duty following three inmates escaping from Stateville Prison in Joliet. The guards may be dismissed or suspended. results were slated to be released after Wednesday’s briefing.
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Chicago
Illinois Department of Corrections
Illinois
Joliet
Peter B. Bensinger
State Penal System
Freedom
Bensinger
Courthouse roof repair bid awarded to C C Roofing Inc
The county courthouse and jail committee awarded a $2,240 contract for roof repairs to C C Roofing Inc of 827 Liberty St after no other bids were received by 4:30 p.m. last Friday. The county board authorized the award for repairing and recoating the courthouse roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Courthouse and Jail Committee
C C Roofing Inc
Liberty St
Harris plans presidential campaign
Sen. Fred R. Harris of Oklahoma preps a Friday White House bid announcement in Washington after months of campaigning in 19 states. He has opened campaign HQs, faces a crowded field, but hopes Florida momentum and early primaries in New Mexico and California boost his bid.
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Washington
Fred R. Harris
Oklahoma
Harris
White House
Tallahassee
Miami
Florida
New Mexico
California
City County Joint Planning Discussion on Housing and Utilities
Grundy County and Morris planning commissions held a joint meeting at City Hall to address interlocking issues including elderly and low income housing, garbage disposal, annexation, water and sewer, building codes, and an airport. officials noted the Grundy County Housing Authority is preparing a second federal assistance application while paperwork is being organized. Moris Hospital feasibility study and elderly population estimates were also discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy County
Morris Planning Commissions
Morris Commission
Austin Bollen
Grundy County Housing Authority
Gerwin Rohrbach
Weather Outlook and Temps Across The Region
Forecast shows cooler conditions today with highs in the lower 60s and a fair night with lows near 40. Friday brings mostly sunny skies and a warmer high in the mid to upper 60s. Dresden Island Locks and Dam reported Wednesday high of 74 and low of 43, with 7 am temperature at 51 degrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden Island Locks
Edward Walkers
Wauponsee Township
Old Farmer’s Almanac
Almanac
Herald
Minooka Bomb Scare Returns To Local Schools
Grundy County sheriff warns of prosecution for bomb threats as Minooka Grade School and nearby junior high face renewed danger. Secretary at the grade school reported a call predicting a bomb in 10 minutes prompting evacuation and inspections by sheriff and fire personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy County
Commonwealth Edison
Dresden
Cliff Allen
Pekin
Chicago
Edison
Ralph Knight
Knight
Sheriff's Office
William Button
Minooka
Morris Hospital Reports Robert Drake Stable in ICU
Morris Hospital spokesmen said Robert Drake of 419 West Main Street remained stable in the intensive care unit after being stricken at his Goose Lake Corp office east of Morris shortly after noon Tuesday.
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Morris Hospital
Robert Drake
Main St
Morris
Drake
Goose Lake Corp
Legislative board row over 100000 funding and appointments
Democratic state senator criticizes Gov Ogilvie for lack of Democratic pick on a new nine member judicial misconduct inquiry board. Republican leaders urge quick passage of a 100000 appropriation to fund the board as legislative session nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield, Ill
Judicial Inquiry Board
Richard B. Ogilvie
Illinois Supreme Court
Ogilvie
Robert Coulson
R-Waukegan
GOP
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MCHS
Willard Olson
Olson
Tratt Clinic
Bauer
Holderman
Chamlin and Associates
Sues
Morris Daily Herald
Stateville
John Twomey
SEN
Fred Harris
Sanitary Barber Shop
W. Washington
Judicial Board Resistance
John L. Knuppel
D-Petersburg
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