Belson's scrap business moving from Bradley to Bourbonnais

Belson Steel Center Scrap is moving and that means changes for Bradley.

The scrap yard is moving west of the railroad tracks to Bourbonnais on Larry Power Road most likely within the next 18 months, said Bradley Mayor Bruce Adams during Monday's village board meeting. The land where Belson now sits, at the intersection of Larry Power Road and Illinois Route 50, is being eyed by a "big box" retailer and for other commercial uses.

While the intersection is not considered dangerous — there have been few car crashes that resulted in injuries — traffic flow has been an issue. Adams said the new development will help as the entrance to Belson will be closed and relocated to the entrance for the entire Water Tower Plaza complex.

The tax-increment financing district created for the site in 2008 will be used to accommodate commercial development at the site.

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Carmelo Anthony Praises Jim Dolan for That Eavesdropping Business

Carmelo Anthony.

As we discussed on Monday, Jim Dolan reportedly ordered a Soundgarden roadie an MSG Network employee to listen in on everything Carmelo Anthony said, and had said to him, during last Friday's game against the Bulls. So what does Carmelo think of this highly unusual move? "I got an owner that looks out (for me)," he said in London, via the AP. "You can't beat that." Looks out for, listens in to — same difference.

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