Lawsuit Over Doc's Tavern Noise in Jackson County
Neighbors sue Doc's Tavern amid ongoing noise complaints with music heard day and night. A temporary order to quiet the tavern was issued as discussions on a new liquor ordinance continue. Debates focus on decibel limits and state code compliance while possible settlement is sought.
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Doc's Tavern and Doc's Bar & Grill Open at 8487 Old Illinois 13
Lawrence Dale Shelton and Mary Ann Shelton built a 100000 dollar building near their home in 1990 as The Learning Center day care. It was renamed Barringer Regional School in 2001 and converted to Doc's Tavern in October 2002. A second building at the site was remodeled and opened as Doc's Bar & Grill.
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Budget cuts shift DOC toward front-line staff in Johnson County
Illinois budget aims to reallocate resources from a top-heavy DOC to frontline guards. The plan adds about 1000 front-line staff while trimming roughly 25 million from administrative payroll. Officials argue the move improves safety and efficiency, with Governor Blagojevich directing further reductions in upper management.
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Noise fights shape proposed liquor ordinance near Doc's Tavern
County board weighs tougher limits to curb noise from Doc's Tavern on Old Illinois 13 amid lawsuits by 11 neighbors. Debates escalate over gunfire and ringer alarms while Sheltons defend license, with judges granting a temporary injunction and a May 14 vote planned.
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