Joliet Council Heard Call to Curb Dirty Reading Material
Citizens urged Joliet officials to curb smut on newsstands amid reports of increasing objectionable material accessible to minors. Council heard from Glen Sergent of Citizens for Decent Literature who circulated examples and pressed for stricter ordinances, citing legal concerns and a state law tailored to obscenity.
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Downtown Joliet plan urged by former mayor
The former Joliet mayor speaking at the City Club suggested downtown Joliet needs planned rehabilitation. He argued that land value remains despite use and warned deterioration could lower worth. He supported private investment but now favors some federal funds for core redevelopment.
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District OKs Easement For Park District Capacity
The Tri District approves an easement granting use of park district capacity along Stadium Road with rights to unused capacity for possible sewage flow. Commissioner A A Wills leads as the board votes to table further inquiry into Zarét youth festival details after questions from Commissioner Ray Lindblad. An executive session was set to hear attorney McKeown on FAI 80 property acquisition.
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Sangmeister Cites Opinion on Opening Town Caucuses
Will County state’s attorney George E. Sangmeister advised county chairmen and the Lockport township Democratic Central Committee to open town caucuses to voters of each party. The issue followed the Lockport group limiting caucus participation to elected precinct committeemen.
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Wilson City to Act on South Side Rehab Soon
City officials plan action on the South Side rehabilitation project after a forthcoming audit report on the Bluff Street Urban Renewal and Land Clearance Commission. About 97 to 100 parcels are involved as the council weighs residents' concerns while awaiting the next meeting.
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