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Police searching for person of interest in stabbing in Minooka

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Grundy sergeants will receive raise through new contract

July 11, 2014 - 9:46 pm

State licensing fee gains support from two area hospitals

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Charges filed in 2013 Morris mink farm incident

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Gigi’s wins Liberty Days window contest
MORRIS – One local business is still celebrating Liberty Days.Heidi Kindelspire of Gigi’s in downtown Morris was awarded a $100 Grundy Count ...
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July 11, 2014 - 9:47 pm
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July 11, 2014 - 9:48 pm

Offensive line goes from suspect to strength
This is the fifth in a series of Bears position breakdowns by the Chicago Football staff leading up to the start of training camp July 25 in ...
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July 11, 2014 - 9:48 pm

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West Lisbon to hold Give Away DayLISBON – West Lisbon Church has scheduled its fifth annual "Give Away Day" for 8 a.m. to noon July 12. Ther ...
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July 11, 2014 - 9:58 pm

Army medic becomes civil servant
MORRIS – When it comes to her desire to help people in need, Carissa Smith, 25, is a ball of fire. On June 7, Smith graduated from the fire ...
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July 11, 2014 - 10:01 pm
3 French Hens market featured in magazine
MORRIS – The 3 French Hens French Country Market was recently picked as “a Midwestern must stop” by Vintage Style magazine.The market is hol ...
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Shabbona Middle School fourth quarter honor roll announced
MORRIS – Shabbona Middle School has released the names of students who made the fourth quarter honor roll this school year.
July 11, 2014 - 9:55 pm
New alderman takes oath in Wilmington
WILMINGTON – Steve Evans was sworn in this week as the city of Wilmington’s new 4th Ward alderman.Ev ...
July 11, 2014 - 9:55 pm
Morris Hospital announces next blood drive
Big Band Concert planned in Coal CityCOAL CITY – A Big Band Concert featuring Del Bergeson Orchestra ...
July 11, 2014 - 9:54 pm
Big Band Concert to be held
COAL CITY – A Big Band Concert featuring Del Bergeson Orchestra and the Legacy Girls will be July 19.
July 11, 2014 - 9:54 pm
Grundy sergeants will receive raise through new contract
MORRIS – After 18 months of negotiations, sergeants at the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department have ratified their first-ever union contract.
July 11, 2014 - 9:46 pm
State licensing fee gains support from two area hospitals
MORRIS – A new annual licensing fee to fund a system for reporting medical errors received support from hospitals in Morris and Joliet.
July 11, 2014 - 9:46 pm
Charges filed in 2013 Morris mink farm incident
CHICAGO – Two California men were indicted on federal charges related to an August 2013 incident where about 2,000 minks were released from a Morris f ...
July 11, 2014 - 9:46 pm
Amazing Race’ 4-H activity teaches kids reasoning, cooperation
MORRIS – The Homes Cool Kids 4-H group decided to challenge its collective brains Friday as members used the lessons learned from the GPS segment of c ...
July 11, 2014 - 9:43 pm
Coal City Clothes Closet will close its doors Oct. 1
COAL CITY – The Coal City Clothes Closet will be closing its doors Oct. 1, according to Cathy Milne, who along with her husband, Gordon, started the f ...
July 11, 2014 - 9:46 pm
Police searching for person of interest in stabbing in Minooka
MINOOKA – Police continued to search late Friday for a person of interest in the stabbing that took place earlier in the day inside World Class Distri ...
July 11, 2014 - 9:57 pm

Offensive line goes from suspect to strength
This is the fifth in a series of Bears position breakdowns by the Chicago Football staff leading up to the start of training camp July 25 in Bourbonna ...
July 11, 2014 - 9:48 pm
Gallick, Galloway highlight All-Area team
For two of the area’s three girls’ soccer teams, 2014 was a historic season. Both Morris and Coal City won regional titles, and the Coalers reached th ...
July 11, 2014 - 9:44 pm
Complement for Bennett sought
This is the fourth in a series of Bears position breakdowns by the Chicago Football staff leading up to the start of training camp July 25 in Bourbonn ...
July 10, 2014 - 8:48 pm
Rogers: Nothing like watching kids fishing
There are few things more precious in this world than the smile of a child. It is heart warming and makes everyone around them smile too. This past we ...
July 10, 2014 - 9:06 pm
Morris’ Capko making strides in college
When Jake Capko left Morris Community High School last year, he didn’t know exactly what his next year would be like.
July 10, 2014 - 8:28 pm
Marshall, Jeffery expected to continue dominance
There is little question, in fact none in my mind that entering the 2014 season, wide receiver is the strongest position on the Bears roster and Bran ...
July 9, 2014 - 8:35 pm
Minooka Rivercats second in Tri-State Tournament
The Minooka Rivercats 10U baseball team completed a successful 2014 season recently, taking second place in the Nations Tri-State Championships Tourna ...
July 9, 2014 - 8:28 pm
Morris hopes to improve on last year’s mark
BOLINGBROOK – Before last season, the Morris football program had qualified for the playoffs 12 straight years and 28 of the previous 30.
July 9, 2014 - 8:23 pm
Five from Morris, three from Minooka lead All-Area baseball team
Selecting an all-area team is not an easy task. Some people like to look at raw numbers, but they don’t tell the whole story. Are big offensive number ...
July 8, 2014 - 9:09 pm
Morris’ Lines shows that hard work pays off
MORRIS – Ever since he was a little, Trevor Lines has wanted to play baseball. That’s understandable, seeing as how a lot of little boys harbor dreams ...
July 8, 2014 - 9:08 pm

Another View: Obama must end the public information barriers
Mr. President, you have a public information problem. Again. Several months ago, journalism organizations complained about a lack of access for news p ...
July 11, 2014 - 9:59 pm
York: Is there a patriotism gap?
Despite prolonged economic troubles, deep political divisions, headaches abroad, and a sense that the country is on the wrong track, the heartening ne ...
July 11, 2014 - 10:00 pm
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July 11, 2014 - 9:48 pm
Another View: Boehner v. Obama – a complicated situation
House Republican Speaker John Boehner says he’s so upset about President Barack Obama’s use of signing statements to challenge laws he and his GOP maj ...
July 10, 2014 - 9:06 pm
Mattingly: Churches face challenges in reaching young Americans
When leaders of traditional faith groups think about reaching out to Millennials, religious seekers, unaffiliated “Nones” and other postmodern young A ...
July 10, 2014 - 9:07 pm
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July 10, 2014 - 8:47 pm
West: Democrats see 'unaccompanied alien minors' as a golden opportunity
There is one thing we can predict about the tens of thousands of “minor aliens” crashing our southern border. If permitted to stay in this country and ...
July 9, 2014 - 8:28 pm
Another View: Public can help fill online Wall honoring Vietnam vets
The wider public perception of Vietnam War veterans has taken a 180-degree turn since the 1960s and ’70s when protesters marched against the war and v ...
July 9, 2014 - 8:32 pm
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July 9, 2014 - 8:28 pm
Reeder: Indiana economy outperforming Illinois
SPRINGFIELD – For every one job Illinois has created during the last decade, Indiana has created 35, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor S ...
July 8, 2014 - 9:20 pm

Immaculate Conception School hosts reunion weekend
Immaculate Conception School hosted its first-ever reunion weekend from June 20-22.The event was hel ...
July 4, 2014 - 9:23 pm
We Care of Grundy County to host mobile food pantry
COAL CITY – About 180 area families took part in We Care of Grundy County’s mobile food pantry on June 11 sponsored by Geo’s Pizza and Reeves Funeral ...
July 4, 2014 - 9:20 pm
Seneca students receive awards
SENECA – Last month Seneca High School held its all-school awards assembly where the following students were honored for outstanding achievements.
June 27, 2014 - 8:53 pm
Two awarded scholarships from Home for the Holidays
Congratulations to Carol Marie Gaska and Alyssa Rogers. Carol Marie and Alyssa were recently awarded scholarships from Home for the Holidays.
June 25, 2014 - 9:58 pm
Streator Garden Club hosting garden walk Saturday
STREATOR – The Streator Garden Club has scheduled its second annual garden walk from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Tickets for the walk are $10 each, w ...
June 25, 2014 - 9:58 pm
Almer inducted into Holland Club
MORRIS – Grundy County Board member and Morris resident John Almer was recently inducted into the Holland Club.
June 20, 2014 - 8:53 pm
Morris resident receives volunteer award from Southwest Airlines
MORRIS – Each year Southwest Airlines recognizes a handful of their 45,000 employees who embody their company spirit and this year a local Morris citi ...
June 20, 2014 - 8:53 pm
CF Industries brings life to the classroom
SENECA – Seneca science students cracked the case on embryology.Last fall Seneca science teacher Jul ...
June 11, 2014 - 9:26 pm
Local task force trains 34 in responsible alcohol sales
MORRIS – Thirty-four staff members from local bars, restaurants, retailers and police departments were trained in responsible alcohol serving and sell ...
June 6, 2014 - 9:15 pm
Area students graduate from military training
Coal City alum graduates from Air Force trainingAir Force Airman Nicholas T. Craterfield graduated f ...
June 4, 2014 - 9:36 pm

Church bulletins
West Lisbon to hold Give Away DayLISBON – West Lisbon Church has scheduled its fifth annual "Give Aw ...
July 11, 2014 - 9:58 pm
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Verona United Methodist holding ice cream socialVERNOA – The Verona United Methodist Church will be ...
July 2, 2014 - 9:36 pm
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Grace Lutheran holding social Grace Lutheran Church is hosting its annual Twilight Social on Friday ...
June 26, 2014 - 10:00 pm
Church bulletins
Rev. Scott McClellan moving to new church MORRIS - The Rev. Scott A. McClellan, who has served as th ...
June 20, 2014 - 8:42 pm
Church bulletins
First Baptist Church of Morris will host Vacation Bible School MORRIS – Vacation Bible School at Fir ...
June 5, 2014 - 9:21 pm
Church bulletins
Morris Pastor to be ordained LELAND – Pastor Gerald L. Steele of Morris will be ordained in the Offi ...
May 29, 2014 - 9:43 pm
Church bulletins
Joliet Jewish Congregation services, dinner to be heldJOLIET – Joliet Jewish Congregation Shabbat Se ...
May 23, 2014 - 9:51 pm
Church bulletins
Camp Eagle Summer Camp RegistrationCHANNAHON – Register now for Families of Faith Christian Academy’ ...
May 15, 2014 - 9:31 pm
Morris residents attend international assembly of United Methodist Women
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The 19th Assembly of United Methodist Women was held in Louisville, Ky. from April 25 through April 27, and numerous women from Firs ...
May 8, 2014 - 9:48 pm
Church bulletins
First Baptist Church ofMorris spaghetti dinnerMORRIS – A spaghetti supper will be held Saturday as a ...
May 8, 2014 - 9:47 pm

Buffalo chicken legs kick up the heat in this fast recipe
Add a tangy, cool salad topped with blue cheese dressing to balance the heat of these fiery Buffalo-style chicken legs. The heat level is up to you.
July 8, 2014 - 9:11 pm
Colorful grain salads are potluck pleasers
Thank goodness for potluck gatherings. We attend or host these easy repasts all summer long. Sharing meal preparations removes much of the stress.
July 2, 2014 - 9:30 pm
Time to update that salad for the picnic
Summertime is high season for eating outdoors; weekend plans will soon be filled with cookouts, backyard parties and picnics.
June 24, 2014 - 8:49 pm
Best steaks for grilling – we’ve got options
The weather’s cooperating, the coals are lit – and you’ve got your mind on a juicy steak with perfect grill marks.
June 17, 2014 - 9:27 pm
Treat Dad to steak for Father’s Day
Garlic and parsley stuffed into a juicy steak make a perfect quick meal for Father’s Day.Each year, ...
June 10, 2014 - 9:35 pm
Go-to marinades: Two variations set up summer of easy grilling
Family vacation food memories typically include hamburger stands and chain restaurants.Ours, not so ...
June 3, 2014 - 9:15 pm
The basic tools for backyard grilling
With the smells of charcoal and propane beginning to perfume backyards across the nation, now is the perfect time to take stock of your equipment.
May 28, 2014 - 9:47 pm
Stuff(ed) on the grill: Savory fillings enliven the usual suspects
Grilling already has got its steaks, slabs and skewers. With summer coming, maybe it’s time to slap another “s” down on that sizzlin’ hot grate: as in ...
May 28, 2014 - 9:47 pm
Mediterranean month means eggplant
May is International Mediterranean Diet Month, so get your Med party started with caponata. Or imam bayeldi. They’re just two of the many eggplant dis ...
May 27, 2014 - 2:02 pm
Rhubarb upside-down cake makes for great garden dessert
Orchids make me anxious. It’s not just the glamorous good looks, the frail stems, the supermodel attitude. It’s their habit of dropping dead. Or worse ...
May 27, 2014 - 2:02 pm