Intra City Taxes Diagram Reveals Joliet City Spending
A Joliet diagram prepared by County Clerk Delander shows how every dollar within city limits is allocated among nine taxing bodies, excluding gasoline and federal taxes. It notes that the state, county, park board, and forest preserve take small shares while the city and schools receive the bulk of the nearly 1.6 million dollar levy based on a 24.47 million assessed valuation.
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Joliet
Spectator
Delander
State of
Illinois
County
Park Board
Forest Preserve
County budget debate targets revenue departments
A newspaper snippet argues against cutting salaries in revenue generating county departments. It notes the risk of killing the goose that lays the golden egg and suggests audits and estimates to guide efficient spending.
Cutting Salaries in County Offices Eyed for Budget Gap
A letter argues cutting county expenses should target external costs, not fee offices that fund themselves. Six fee offices—Circuit Clerk, County Clerk, Probate Clerk, Recorder, Sheriff, and County Treasurer—earn surplus fees totaling over $100,000 last year. Salaries are fixed by state law, so reductions must focus on roads and other non-office costs rather than salaries.
Cash Panic Over Currency Limits Hits The Nation
The piece explains six billion dollars in U S currency, four hundred billion in property, with only three billion in circulation. It argues panic arises as people try to convert assets to cash, causing price declines. It uses a town example to illustrate limited cash for asset purchases and resultant market stress.
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United States
Support for Daylight Saving Time in Joliet
Residents favor daylight saving time in Joliet to align with nearby cities and extend evening outdoor activity. Some propose a trial period first to assess practicality and avoid potential business disruptions.
Time On My Hands in Daylight Saving Debate
A reader questions daylight saving time citing early work hours and Chicago time. The writer argues for standardizing with Chicago year round and stresses the need for a fixed annual start date.
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Chicago
J. MM
They Pay and Pay Editor: Tax Burden and Prohibition
The piece argues Americans need higher taxes on incomes and luxuries while noting few income or luxuries exist. It suggests abolishing prohibition and tax on speakeasies as a way to share the burden, claiming only open government would ease hardships.
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America
United States
Who Said Free Editor Land of Fae Free
Fragmentary line asks if the land is truly free and questions whether one ever paused to consider freedom. The source offers limited readable text with a surreal tone and no clear event or identification.
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This
Land of
The land of the free and home of the brave under strain
A disgusted reader argues the phrase the land of the free and the home of the brave rings hollow as crime, taxes, and corruption squeeze liberties. The letter cites kidnappers racketeers and Capone as symbols of who truly governs the country, challenging patriotic myths.
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Capone
Yank
West Sider letter defends Joliet fans after Lockport game
A Spectator reader rebuts a West Sider critique of Joliet high school sportsmanship in a district tournament context. The writer argues Joliet cheered for Lockport, claims no booing occurred, and attributes egg throwing to a De La Salle student, urging fair coverage.
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Spectator
West Sider
Joliet High School
Lockport
Joliet
Joliet High S
E la Salle
de la Salle
Local Ads Mention Cottages Boasting News and Rock
Classifieds list cottages advertising bold features claiming newsworthy charm and rock themed amenities. The fragmented lines point to property listings emphasizing lifestyle phrases rather than concrete details.
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