Will County Debates Juvenile Detention Home Plan
The Will County Board weighs creating a detention home for juvenile delinquents amid rising cases. Officials, led by Judge John C Cowinz, argue a small facility with a few cells and two attendants could keep youths overnight, reduce court no shows, and end jurisdiction disputes between Joliet and county authorities.
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Stolen auto case ends with arrest after wait near hospital
Kenneth Jay Ryle, 14, of 351 Western Ave NAIS, was booked on auto theft after officers spotted the stolen car on Broadway near Western Avenue and waited for the suspect to return. Gerald E. Fitzgerald and Evie V. turned from a cab at St Joseph Hospital and saw the vehicle, which had been taken from Mrs Victor Vv 2807 Cora Street. The youth was held in a cell for the night and his father was summoned to appear at the station.
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Kenneth Jay Ryle
Western Avenais
Ari Gerald E. Fitzgerald
St. Joseph Hospital
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Protests Over Delay on Street Speed Model Site
Local residents protest a street work project delaying a speed model study. Contractors report subcontractors facing cuts. Workers at the site say a two week hold is needed before resuming tasks. Cement mixing and paving are planned after the concrete forms set.
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Jewelry theft at 223 Deevis Street reported
Leot valued at 255 dollars was stolen last night by two burglars at the bell of 223 Deevis Street. The Campbell group fled. detectives say entry was gained through a front.
Family drama ends in courtroom shock over race and infidelity
Frances confronts Lance in a police court aftermath after his affair with Cathy, a divorcee, leads to a minor drunken driving charge. Frances scolds Lance with sharp insults toward Cathy as she protects their two daughters and exits with dignity, while Cathy leaves town soon after.
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Cathy
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SBA office here slated to close soon
The Joliet Small Business Administration office in the Union Machinery building will close at month’s end unless flood loan demand rises. Tenghteen loans totaling 80 dollars have been processed, with 20 application blanks taken. disaster loans at 3 percent interest may extend up to 20 years for homeowners and businesses.
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Small Business Administration
Walter Vetter
Joliet
Union Machinery
W. van Buren Street
SBA
Chicago
W. Jackson Blvd
Collision at intersection injures eight in city crash
Eight people, including four children, suffered serious injuries in a two car crash at Clara avenue and Westshire drive. Drivers Leierd Sch. and Charles Hews, both hurt, slowed but did not avoid impact. Several passengers, including Andrew Cer and Mrs. Gordon Hauger, were treated and released. no arrests were made.
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St. Janepit’s Hospital
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Ottawa Street
Charles Hews
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Andrew Cer
Westshire Drive
Smith Machine
Gordon Hauger
Charles
Bernard Blank
Kathy
Judy
Barbara
Jerry
Hauger
Robert E. English
Joliet Area Warms to Sunny 82 Today
The Joliet area enjoyed sunny pleasant weather with a high near 82. Tonight will be fair in the low 60s, and tomorrow is expected to rise into the upper 80s with continued fair skies.
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Joliet
Faces court for trouble given police
William Kegley of 33 Pine Street clashed with police after his car in a no parking zone near West Jefferson. He was towed, walked to the station, and resisted officers during a rough process that left him with facial injuries requiring four stitches. He was held on bond after medical treatment.
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William Kegley
Pine Street
LeRoy Everson
Kegley
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Paul Metzger
St. Joseph's Hospital
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Speeder Arrested After Raynor Avenue Incidents
Gerald Knowles fifty of 160 North Raynor Avenue was arrested after residents reported ongoing disturbances. Police clocked his car at 45 mph on Raynor between Douglas and Western. He failed sobriety tests and was released on 2000 dollars bond with a police court appearance ordered.
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Ruby Street
Gerald Knowles
N. Raynor Avenue
Robert James
Ralph Daum
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