City may lose 360000 state funds for Hickory Creek flood project
Illinois officials warn Joliet that 360000 dollars allocated in 1959 could be withdrawn if right of way for Hickory Creek flood control is not provided. Councilman William H. Wilson had assured action, but state letters stress immediate need to finalize the sponsorship agreement and move to advertise the contract.
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Hickory Creek
State of Illinois
Warren L. Wood
R.-Plainfield
Rosenstone
Wilson
Brumund
Enlightening booklet outlines city capital needs for referendum
The 12 page booklet by Patrick D. Fahey to be presented to the city council outlines lag in capital improvements. It highlights annexation storm sewers and building permits and notes storm sewer deficiencies since 1940 and 1960.
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Patrick D. Fahey
Altho
Mart
Five signatures stall county flood pact in West Creek area
The Chicago Tribune notes Lake County Indiana needs five more signers to secure a $325000 federal grant for a West Creek flood control and drain project. Will County and Jasper County districts back soil conservation steps while 1200 acres in Washington township lie within the watershed. The plan envisions seven flood basins and drainage system expansions costing about $641650.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Lake County
Indiana
Wrest Creek
Indiana Flood Control Commission
Jasper County Conservance District
West Creek
Will County
Washington Township
Will County Soil Conservation District
Lake County Group
Tom Morgan
Soil Conservation Service
Hickory Creek Flood Debris Project Advances in 1959 Session
Hickory creek from Richards Street to the mouth is cleared of debris to restore water flow during floods. Wilson sought state aid with trips to Springfield, while May or James P. Hennessy secured the first promise of aid from Gov Stratton. The 1959 legislature voted the governor’s recommendation into effect, though several councilmen lost.
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Hickory Creek
Richards St
Altho Wilson
Springfield
James P. Hennessy
City Plans Working Code For All City Employees
Harold I. Carey chairs a new Fact Finding commission and outlines plans for a general meeting with unions and city officials to draft a written agreement on working conditions. The code would apply to all city employees including police and fire unless it conflicts with board rules.
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Commission
Harold I. Carey
Carey
Police
Fire Departments
Police and Fire Board
Gambling tax revenue dips in northern Illinois counties
Federal gambling tax revenue for 26 northern Illinois counties, ending June 30, trails the prior year. Harold R. All, district director of internal revenue, cites stamps priced at 50 dollars and a 10 percent levy on gross receipts as the tax basis.
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Chicago
Illinois
Harold R. All
Internal Revenue
Council fears loss of Hickory Creek funds over right-of-way
Night session warns no contract this year until right-of-way issue is resolved by Wilson. A councilman notes 40 years of effort for Hickory Creek repairs and says the $360,000 appropriation could be lost due to local inefficiency.
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Wilson
Hickory Creek
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