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December 17, 2012 10:56PM
Updated: January 19, 2013 6:07AM
Salvation Army to distribute items for the needy Tuesday
JOLIET — The Salvation Army Joliet Corps will distribute clothing, toys and gift certificates for Christmas dinner to more than 500 children and their families at their annual holiday distribution from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday.
This free distribution will provide Christmas essentials to families who would otherwise go without this holiday season.
The Salvation Army Joliet Corps Community Center is at 300 Third Ave., Joliet.
Tollway accepting comments
on landscape policy
DOWNERS GROVE — The Illinois Tollway Board’s Strategic Planning Committee is considering a new landscape policy to address requests for removal and trimming of trees and vegetation on tollway property.
The proposed policy is available for review at www.illinoistollway.com. Public comments may be provided via email, U.S. mail or in person at an upcoming committee meeting. All comments will be posted on the website.
The policy would create guidelines for municipalities and businesses along the tollway system to request trimming or removal of trees on tollway property to clear obstructions or undesirable vegetation.
The public comment period will extend through Feb. 1.
