City and County Move to Outlaw Pinball Machines in Joliet
A Joliet meeting on August 5 will vote on a city ordinance banning pinball devices seen as clever gambling substitutes. County action may follow the city’s lead as officials note only 17 licensed machines remain and consider licensing changes or higher fees to drive them out.
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William H. Wilson
Meade
Baltz
Masters
U. S. Supreme Court
Latham Castle
Illinois Supreme Court
Castle
Joliet
Crossine
Inmate Leonard Green Sought After Escape at Elgin State
Elgin State inmates led police in a search for Leonard Green a 68 year old man five feet three inches tall 138 pounds blue eyed brown haired police say he escaped from the institution yesterday and is considered at large.
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Jas
Elgin State
Rman
Leonard Green
Divorce scheme over a thousand dollar theft at Joliet bank
Henry sought a divorce from Ethel using her savings, obtained without her knowledge. The court ordered the money returned and a conservator appointed, as Ethel was declared insane and not responsible for actions. The case stalled with neither party appearing for trial.
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Henry
Ethel
Joliet Bank
Eee
Coal City Youth Struck In Eye At Factory
Gerry Jacobsen aged 17 of 972 E Division Street Coal City was admitted to St Joseph Hospital yesterday after being struck in the eye by a nail at the furniture factory where he works in Coal City.
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Gerry Jacobsen
Division Street
Coal City
St. Joseph Hospital
Man Slashed in Fight Heats At Plainfield Intersection
Daniel Staniszewski 34 of S33 Theodore Street suffered a slash to the elbow and a cut on the right thumb after a confrontation with James Autrey of 8 Laama Road at Plainfield and Catem Farm roads. He received three stitches and five sutures at St Joseph Hospital before release.
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Daniel Staniszewski
Theodore Strecet
James Autrey
Laama
Plainfield
Catem Farm
Staniszewski
St. Joseph Hospital
Street repairs resume after flood damage in Forest Park
City Manager Chester B Lewis says flood waters caused significant damage to Forest Park streets. Crews return to regular tasks after work, focusing on the affected area as the flood is deemed negligible by comparison. Street sweeping also to resume this week as the emergency period ends.
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Chester B Lewis
Forest Park
Private well users warned to speed tests
Public notice warns private well users to speed up water testing due to contamination risks. Officials indicate potable supply could be affected if tests are delayed and urge compliance to safeguard health.
Accident blamed on light at Joliet Street collision
Police report a pedestrian died after a pickup truck struck her at a Joliet Street intersection near Cass. Witnesses and investigators noted vehicle lights and timing as factors. The victim, Ester, was taken to St. John’s Hospital. the driver, Serhoe Sellars, 22, remained at the scene. Court actions and further probes followed as officers reviewed traffic cues.
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Doiliet
St. Jooroh’s Hospital
Serhoe Sellars
Cass
Joliet Street
Joliet bus plan faces driver ride strategy hurdles
A jittery Joliet mass transit committee pushes to cut crowding on busy loops by having drivers ride buses. Citizens weigh benefits and challenges as the plan seeks more vehicle shifts and improved service amid mixed opinions.
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Joliet
Mass Transportation Promotion Committee
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