Loeb and Leopold Still Stars of Stateville Prison
Warden Whipp says Loeb and Leopold, linked to the Bobbie Franks murder, remain the most requested inmates for sightseers at Stateville. Marty Durkin ranks next, with visitors eager to glimpse the famed prison and its pill box cells, though no inmates will be named during tours.
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Richard Loeb
Bobbie Franks
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Marty Durkin
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Tucktite Bags Spark Popular Gift Trend
The Henley-Belyea book and gift shop manager says Tucktite purses are the season’s newest novelty and top gift. These costume bags come in silk, pique, linen or any material matching summer outfits.
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Henley-Belyea Book and Gift Shop
Must Soak Lawns Not Only Sprinkle
Lawn care experts urge soaking rather than sprinkling during heat waves to keep grass green. Soak one section of the lawn each day rather than light surface watering to prevent root damage and sun burn.
Stop Sign Campaign Aims to Reduce City Accidents
Joliet police chief Nicholas Fornango warns drivers to stop at all through streets to avoid arrest as a campaign to enforce stop signs at dangerous intersections begins. Auto owners are urged to watch for signs and report violators endangering lives.
Yolanda Dancers Asked To Return To World's Fair
Twenty five Yolanda school dancers who performed last Tuesday at the Enchanted Island children's theatre at a Century of Progress venue were asked to return for a fall niece engagement. The Yolanda school is the sole out of town troupe represented at the World’s Fair, per the Fair theatre stage manager.
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Children’s Theatre
Enchanted Island
Century of Progress
Fair Theatre
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