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The Spectator in Joliet, Illinois

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Newspaper

The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1934

Page

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Tax reform urged for Will County industry and taxes

In Will County a large industrial tax burden falls on manufacturers who pay about 55 percent of all taxes while Joliet and Lockport house most residents. The piece argues for economy, consolidation of many taxing bodies, and reform to prevent credit loss and preserve county services. It calls for reducing independent districts and updating laws to fit Illinois’ shift from agriculture to industry.

Will County Joliett Lockport Will Rolls Royce Ford Chevrolet Falls County Cook County Illinois Ivoryaxpayer Ae Eanice Spdiomstrieneeness Finke

Opposition to Joliet waterworks plan voiced by citizens

A survey shows unanimous local opposition to a new Joliet waterworks system. Residents argue current wells and water capacity suffice and warn the project would burden taxpayers. officials and former waterworks leaders doubt the need and cost, urging no rushed decision.

Hugh H. Bolton Joliet Pilcher Park Whalen Whaleen A. F. J. Schmeisser Knox Place Ralph R. Maloney May Street New Waters John H. Savage Buell Avenue W. W. Ducett West Acre

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