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Thursday, april 23, 2015
Volume 127 No. 38
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CASA takes first steps in creation of children’s garden
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rom McDonough Street, the 500 pinwheels look colorful and fun. From a birds’ eye view, they are strategically placed in the shape of a heart - the national logo of CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocate. The 500 pinwheels symbolize the 500 abused and or neglected children currently in the Will County justice system. The pinwheel is also the national symbol for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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Police warn drivers of strict enforcement for cellphone use Enforcement efforts will target construction sites By PAT schAGer
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PHOTOS BY KRIS STADALSKY FOR THE BUGLE
Volunteers finish planting 500 pinwheels in a heart shape, representing 500 abused and neglected children criminal justice system.
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PHOTOS BY KRIS STADALSKY FOR THE BUGLE
CASA staff, volunteers and Exelon employees in the new children’s garden.
Plainfield police will be extra vigilante over cellphone use while driving in and around road construction sites. The warning came during Monday night’s board meeting. Police will pay particular attention to motorists driving along the Route 30 corridor, where a construction-widening project is underway. The fine for cellphone use while driving is $250. In a related matter, the board declared April 26 to May 2 “Train Safety Awareness Week.” With rail crossings an ongoing issue within the village, Mayor Michael Collins asked residents to observe and support train safety as part of Illinois Operation Lifesaver. Collins read off statistics involving Illinois personal injuries resulting in 35 pedestrians being killed and 19 injured while on railroad properties in Illinois. He reported that Illinois ranks second in the nation in grade crossing fatalities and third in trespass fatalities. He urged safe driving and awareness of dangers around Plainfield’s multiple rail crossings. The mayor also recommended appointing Jeff Cook to the Police Pension Board with a term expiring April 30, 2017, and Richard Keifer to the Plan Commission with a term expiring April 30, 2018. Trustees unanimously approved the appointments. Trustees approved a Class”U” liquor license for Warehouse 109, a recreation/
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