Public Letter Urges Comerford as City Manager Choice
A local editorial favors George Comerford for permanent city manager, citing experience and practical approach. The piece notes coordination issues between Steel department and painting crews, a idle street sweeper incident, and a call for decisive leadership while awaiting adequate staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Rohlf
George Comerford
Comerford
A Pohlers
Pohlers
Elmer Latz
Pohlers Machine Works
Latz
Two Women Report Damage to Autos Near Plainfield
Mrs Ncille Nebitt of 206 Wesleyan reported all windows of her 1959 car smashed while she was at a quarry near Plainfield on Wednesday. Mrs Allen Westbrook of 251 Jackson said her car was damaged while parked at the Silver Creek tavern Sunday morning. A witness gave deputies a license number for investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ucille Nebitt
Wesleyan
Port
Sheriff's Deputies
Plainfield
Joliet District 86 plans Sept referendum on tax hike and bonds
Joliet District 86 faces funding gaps as enrollment climbs faster than assessed value. The finance committee urges more aggressive tax collection and bonds to support expanded schools, noting per pupil funding drop and a low local tax support ranking.
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Joliet
Finance Committee
Citizens’ Advisory Council
Dan Maher
Charles Black
Evanston
Berwyn
Cicero
Maywood
Waukegan
Pollen Count Rises as Hay Fever Sufferers Pay Annual Penalty
The Will-Grundy Medical Society reports rising pollen levels this week with sneezing and wheezing. Daily pollen counts by date show values from Aug 18 to 24, including 149 on Aug 18 and 236 on Aug 24, with several midweek spikes.
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Will-Grundy Medical Society
Urge safe driving as Illinois pupils return to class
Illinois public schools reopen with over two million elementary and high school pupils expected in the next two weeks. State superintendent George T. Wilkins warns drivers to be vigilant as many children are new to travel and may forget safety rules. He urges parents to teach traffic safety and provide safe route maps.
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Illinois
George T. Wilkins
Wilkins
Randolph Returns Home From Mayo Brothers Hospital
Police Captain Lonnie Randolph of 426 McDonough has returned home after surgery at Mayo Brothers hospital. He says he feels fine and will return to the hospital for a final check before resuming duties.
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Randolph
Lonnie Randolph
McDonough
Mayo Brothers Hospital
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Debra Lynn Elens
Culbertson School
Debra
Debra Lynn
William Elens
Berkley
Spectator
Fhotom
al U's
Treasure
Sears, Roebuck and Co
T. S. Herman
John Weber
St. Joseph
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