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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1958
Page
3
Governor Stratton could schedule a special election to fill the Watseka vacancy or align it with the November general election. Taxpayers face about 50,000 dollars in costs for a separate vote, while holding it in November would save money. Both parties plan judicial conventions and seek voter turnout amid historically low judicial election interest.
Warden Joseph E. Ragen announced about 200 inmates will plant roughly half a million blooms across four prisons including Stateville administration area and inside walls. Planting also planned at Old Collins Street Prison diagnostic depot and Stateville honor farm after frost risk passes.
Journal reports councilman William H. Wilson avoided reading a letter denouncing a May Spectator editorial that alleged he backed hiring non-residents for city jobs. Minutes reveal his prior claims of influence and approval of applications, with union leaders ready to submit their October 25 meeting notes.
The Spectator says Memorial day issue will publish a day early next week with Wednesday as Spectator day instead of Thursday. Readers are advised to look for the issue on that day.
Marquette Gardens residents on Jones Street protested city bus routes citing vehicle vibration cracking sidewalks and safety risks for about 40 children. Attorney John Rolondo urged rerouting buses from the 27 foot street to Glenwood Avenue and promised street repairs. Mayor Hennessy supported rerouting. In separate notices a coroner’s jury found Lester Engel died May 13 from a skull fracture while changing an oil filter under a car. Illinois unemployment claims fell by 5154 for the week ending May 10.
A fiery Joliet council session debated limiting city workers from outside employment amid calls to study legality and conduct a survey. City Manager Chester Lewis defended hiring practices citing 4,000 unemployed and 14,000 affected. The council ordered an up-to-date employee list and prepared for a Saturday session as an ordinance on recruitment and residence moves toward passage.
Wilmington council proposes to take over ownership of the 4115 building for nominal one dollar. Officials say the site could house administrative offices, police and fire HQ or a city garage with adjoining land for open storage and possible public parking. The deal includes easements for current and future electric service, and the structure, built in 1907 as a hydroelectric station, has about 3,000 square feet of space in excellent repair.
City officials condemn an abandoned house at 417 Oneida Street as a fire and health hazard and a haven for sex deviations. Corporation Counsel Paul Brumund cites dangers to children as litigation proceeds.
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