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Minooka High School board member resigns

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Grundy County battling hoarding disorders

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Earth Expo brings together Morris' children, science
MORRIS – The science behind silly putty was just one thing children attending the 23rd annual Earth Expo on Saturday in Morris could learn.“ ...
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March 10, 2014 - 8:59 pm
New Morris Dollar Tree looks to become part of community
The most recent Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry Business Spotlight features the new Dollar Tree in Morris.Dollar Tree2405 Sycam ...
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March 10, 2014 - 9:12 pm

Newark wins league title, but Serena, H-BR, IC win regionals
Two post players from Newark, one a freshman and the other a senior, garnered All-Little Ten Conference girls basketball honors in recent da ...
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March 10, 2014 - 8:59 pm

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March 10, 2014 - 9:02 pm

Need for food assistance rising in Grundy County
After food stamps were cut at the national level last fall and with unemployment benefits losing their federal extension in January, the nee ...
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March 10, 2014 - 9:09 pm
Area resident: Clowning business requires more than a red nose, big shoes
Coulrophobics – those with a fear of clowns – beware.Despite recent reports in the news that there is a clown shortage, Bob Neal, vice presi ...
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Minooka High School board member resigns
MINOOKA – A District 111 Minooka Community High School board member will resign after county and state officials found a conflict of interest with her ...
March 11, 2014 - 12:41 pm
Kendall-Grundy Community Action Agency provides scholarships
The Kendall-Grundy Community Action Agency is offering scholarships for those looking to further their education.
March 10, 2014 - 9:11 pm
Grundy County SWCD Pond Seminar
Grundy County SWCD Pond SeminarThe Grundy County Soil & Water Conservation District along with the K ...
March 10, 2014 - 9:10 pm
New Morris Dollar Tree looks to become part of community
The most recent Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry Business Spotlight features the new Dollar Tree in Morris.
March 10, 2014 - 9:12 pm
Earth Expo brings together Morris' children, science
MORRIS – The science behind silly putty was just one thing children attending the 23rd annual Earth Expo on Saturday in Morris could learn.
March 10, 2014 - 8:59 pm
Gagliardo: Behavioral Health Alliance providing for Grundy County
MORRIS – One of the networks the Community Foundation of Grundy County is actively involved with is the Behavioral Health Alliance (BHA) of Grundy Cou ...
March 10, 2014 - 9:13 pm
Grundy County battling hoarding disorders
MORRIS – Shows about hoarding have become some of the most popular on television, but for as many as 1,000 Grundy County residents, the compulsive con ...
March 10, 2014 - 8:54 pm
GOP candidates fight for 16th Congressional District nomination
In 2012, the two candidates in the Republican primary election for the 16th Congressional District argued over who was more conservative.
March 10, 2014 - 8:54 pm
Morris' Dolmage set to retire from 17-year run at United Way
MORRIS – Retirement for 69-year-old Darrell Dolmage will not be spent on the golf course or on the shores of some tropical island, but in a college cl ...
March 10, 2014 - 8:54 pm
Minooka school coaches face off with Minooka police for charity games
MINOOKA – Minooka Intermediate School and Minooka Junior High School coaches schooled Minooka Police and Explorers in the Coaches vs. Coppers on Frida ...
March 10, 2014 - 8:53 pm

Thin depth at center concerning for Hawks
Hockey players are going to get hit, and they’re going to be slow to get up every once in a while. It happens often and to everyone.
March 10, 2014 - 9:09 pm
Newark wins league title, but Serena, H-BR, IC win regionals
Two post players from Newark, one a freshman and the other a senior, garnered All-Little Ten Conference girls basketball honors in recent days, the le ...
March 10, 2014 - 8:59 pm
Morris boys basketball happy with results, goals achieved
FAIRBURY – This is the 17th time Morris won at least 17 varsity games in a boys basketball season, per incomplete records on the IHSA website.
March 10, 2014 - 8:54 pm
Question & Answer with Morris basketball/baseball player Ricky Pelnarsh
With basketball season in the later stages of the season and, even though the ground is still full of snow, baseball season is also upon us. The first ...
March 7, 2014 - 9:44 pm
Johnson: Newman resumes role of roadblock to Irish
MANLIUS – Sterling Newman Central Catholic is the new Minonk Fieldcrest or, if you’d rather, the new Varna Midland.
March 7, 2014 - 9:47 pm
Morris falls in heartbreaker
FAIRBURY – For the second time in three years, Pontiac upset a top-seeded Morris team at a Class 3A boys basketball regional, winning 48-45 Friday at ...
March 7, 2014 - 9:42 pm
Rogers: My driveway would make a good Olympic bobsled course
I’ll be completely honest with you. Sometimes, it gets hard to think up new ideas to write about each week. This time of year is even more challenging ...
March 6, 2014 - 8:49 pm
Minooka’s Laczynski headed to Ohio State
Ohio State University haswon 88 national championships in 15 different sports. Ten different OSU men’s varsity sports programs own national titles.
March 6, 2014 - 8:41 pm
Johnson: Successful seniors saying goodbye in Coal City
FAIRBURY – Never has a prep coach told me – on the record, anyway – he or she is happy to lose a group of seniors.
March 7, 2014 - 9:23 am
Solid Pontiac run ousts Coal City from regional action
FAIRBURY – The records and the seeds portrayed Coal City as the favorite over Pontiac going into Tuesday’s semifinal game at the Class 3A Prairie Cent ...
March 5, 2014 - 9:42 pm

County to set aid for tornado relief
Gov. Pat Quinn announced Wednesday the state would provide $45 million in state money to help Illinois local governments recover from November’s torna ...
March 5, 2014 - 9:41 pm
State interstates speed limit increases to 70 mph
As of Wednesday, a new law increased the speed limit on state interstates from 65 mph to 70 mph.The ...
Jan. 1, 2014 - 9:24 pm
New and familiar faces populate GOP ballot for Gov.
After the holidays, Illinois voters will be treated to another dizzying season – one that involves campaign ads, stump speeches and soundbites.
Jan. 1, 2014 - 9:01 pm
Concealed carry, medical marijuana take effect Wednesday
Two of Illinois' biggest and most controversial laws passed in 2013 – concealed carry permits and medicinal marijuana – officially take effect Wednesd ...
Dec. 30, 2013 - 11:05 pm

Miller: Quinn’s practices very questionable
“There was no money allocated at all before the election of 2010,” Gov. Pat Quinn told Chicago TV reporter Charles Thomas about allegations the govern ...
March 10, 2014 - 9:20 pm
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March 10, 2014 - 9:02 pm
FDA proposes new food labels
Shaw Media recently posted an article about proposed changes to Nutrition Facts food labels. The proposed changes are only recommendations at this poi ...
March 10, 2014 - 5:24 pm
Re-examining the SAT test
Less than a decade after it started requiring students to write an essay as part of the SAT, the College Board announced Wednesday that it is eliminat ...
March 7, 2014 - 9:58 pm
York: Sharp focus on economy could boose GOP
Most Americans think the economy is still bad and that President Barack Obama is doing a poor job handling it.
March 7, 2014 - 9:58 pm
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March 7, 2014 - 9:46 pm
Porter: Honesty and communication are key
It occurred to me tonight that I can never lie to my girlfriend about where I have been. It has never occurred to me to lie to her, but it just now oc ...
March 6, 2014 - 8:47 pm
Warm embrace for property tax bill
Most attempts from the state legislature to put property tax controls on local taxing bodies, die an untimely death, but that’s no reason to give up.
March 6, 2014 - 8:47 pm
Crowell: Giving the middle class a fair shake
Here in Illinois, people who work hard, pay their taxes and play by the rules, find it tougher and tougher to get by. They’re upset that while ordinar ...
March 5, 2014 - 9:56 pm
Our View: Proposed law waste of time
State Sen. Dave Koehler, D-Peoria, has proposed legislation that would require anyone who has a cold to get a doctor’s prescription to buy medicine co ...
March 5, 2014 - 9:56 pm

Regional Office of Education Spelling Bee has two champs
MORRIS – The 2014 Grundy/Kendall Regional Office of Education Spelling Bee was held Feb. 22 at the Grundy County Administration Center.
March 7, 2014 - 9:58 pm
Kindergarten roundup registration available
MINOOKA -- The Minooka School District 201 will be holding kindergarten “roundup” for the 2014/2015 school year from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 14.
March 5, 2014 - 9:53 pm
Senior Companions make independence a reality.
JOLIET – Catholic Charities’ Senior Companion Program (SCP) is a free service available to older adults who are homebound and living in Grundy County.
March 5, 2014 - 9:54 pm
Grundy County Earth Expo set Saturday
MORRIS – The 23rd annual Grundy County Earth Expo will be held this weekend. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ...
March 5, 2014 - 9:54 pm
Minooka High School business organization members shine at conference
MINOOKA – Congratulations are extended to the 10-member team of Minooka Community High School’s chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBL ...
Feb. 26, 2014 - 9:46 pm
Theatre Guild distributes scholarship application
Theatre Guild distributes scholarship applicationsThe Morris Theatre Guild Inc. has distributed ...
Feb. 26, 2014 - 9:47 pm
Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announces annual scholarship
MORRIS – The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announced it will be awarding more than 106 college scholarships throughout the state to students wishing ...
Feb. 25, 2014 - 9:53 pm
White Oak Elementary School releases 2nd quarter honor roll
MORRIS – The following students made White Oak Elementary School Honor Roll for the second quarter of the 2013-2014 school year.
Feb. 25, 2014 - 9:54 pm
Habitat elects new president at annual meeting
MORRIS – Grundy-Three Rivers Habitat for Humanity elected new leadership at the Annual Meeting of its Board of Directors last month.
Feb. 20, 2014 - 8:41 pm
MCHS senior named rotary club Student of the Month for January
MINOOKA – Congratulations are extended to Minooka Community High School senior Matthew Garcia-Thompson for being named the Channahon-Minooka Rotary C ...
Feb. 14, 2014 - 10:02 pm

Church Bulletins
Grace Lutheran Church Lenten WorkshopMORRIS -- Grace Lutheran Church will gather for midweek Lenten ...
March 6, 2014 - 9:00 pm
Church bulletins
Coal City church to hold ‘Hallelujah’ Soup Supper COAL CITY – Coal City United Methodist Church, 680 ...
Feb. 13, 2014 - 9:21 pm
Catholic Charities introduces supportive services for veteran families
JOLIET – Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet recently started offering a program to provide supportive services for veteran families (SSVF).
Feb. 13, 2014 - 9:22 pm
My Father's House of Prayer hires new pastor
MORRIS – My Father’s House of Prayer of Morris will have a new senior pastor starting Feb. 16.The ch ...
Feb. 7, 2014 - 9:51 pm
Winter retreat to be held for scouts
JOLIET – The Joliet Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting invites all youth members of scouting organizations to attend a winter retreat from 9 a.m. ...
Jan. 23, 2014 - 10:08 pm
Catholic schools host breakfast at University of St. Franics
JOLIET – The Catholic schools of the Diocese of Joliet each sent a representative to the University of St. Francis on Jan. 17 to participate in a pray ...
Jan. 23, 2014 - 10:08 pm
Immaculate Conception celebrates Catholic Schools Week
MORRIS – Immaculate Conception School will celebrate Catholic Schools Week beginning Saturday and continuing through Jan. 31.
Jan. 23, 2014 - 10:08 pm
Church bulletins
United Methodist soup supper set for Saturday COAL CITY – Coal City United Methodist Church, 6805 E. ...
Jan. 2, 2014 - 9:23 pm
Winners of Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest
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Jan. 3, 2014 - 9:55 pm
Catholic Charities offers help to those affected by tornados
Catholic Charities has been offering assistance to those in Diamond and Coal City since a tornado struck those communities Nov. 17, and intends to con ...
Jan. 2, 2014 - 9:28 pm

New Morris Dollar Tree looks to become part of community
The most recent Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry Business Spotlight features the new Dollar Tree in Morris.
March 10, 2014 - 9:12 pm
Gagliardo: Behavioral Health Alliance providing for Grundy County
MORRIS – One of the networks the Community Foundation of Grundy County is actively involved with is the Behavioral Health Alliance (BHA) of Grundy Cou ...
March 10, 2014 - 9:13 pm
Local agribusiness professional attends 87th annual conference
DECATUR – Randal S. Fransen, AFM of First National Bank of Dwight, joined about 130 agribusiness professionals at the 87th Annual Meeting of the Illin ...
March 3, 2014 - 9:38 pm
Open house for the Baums
As some have heard, Jim and Carol Baum are fully retiring and moving to New Hampshire in late March.
March 3, 2014 - 9:37 pm
Starved Rock Lodge Voted Best in the Midwest for a Meeting
UTICA – Starved Rock Lodge (located in Starved Rock State Park) was voted the Best Lodge in the Midwest for a Meeting.
Feb. 24, 2014 - 9:43 pm
Riverside Medical Center is among top five percent of hospitals in nation according to Healthgrades
KANKAKEE – Healthgrades announced last month that Riverside Medical Center has received the 2014 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™ ...
Feb. 24, 2014 - 9:36 pm
Ottawa Friendship House gets $3K donation
Kevin Steward, trust officer with First National Bank, presents a $3,000 check to Ottawa Friendship House on behalf of The Bradley Fedorow Perpetual C ...
Jan. 1, 2014 - 9:19 pm
Braidwood fundraising money to benefit tornado relief
BRACEVILLE – The Braidwood Generating Station announced this month that proceeds from its 13th annual Fishing for a Cure tournament will be directed t ...
Dec. 31, 2013 - 12:20 am
Heritage Health in Dwight hires new administrator
DWIGHT – Rita Quigley has been named the new administrator for Heritage Health in Dwight. Quigley ha ...
Dec. 31, 2013 - 12:19 am
Morris Hospital Foundation inductes four new members
MORRIS – Four new members were inducted into the Morris Hospital Foundation Legacy Society when the group gathered Nov. 1 for its annual reception.
Dec. 31, 2013 - 12:05 am

Breakfast for dinner, a trend with a new name: Brinner
Maybe it’s time for brunch to make way for brinner.The “brunch” concept has been around since the 18 ...
March 6, 2014 - 8:44 pm
Head over heels for flan
MINNEAPOLIS – We’ve always believed that baking should be fun, with the best recipes being both entertaining to prepare and delicious to eat.
March 3, 2014 - 9:37 pm
Make your own doggone good treats
If you’re head over heels in love your dog – and these days in pet-obsessed America, who isn’t? – you can show it with treats.
Feb. 19, 2014 - 8:38 pm
Dress up plain chocolate layers for a cake worthy of your valentine
Love means never having to fuss over a Valentine’s Day dessert. It doesn’t mean ignoring the holiday’s sweet factor. Instead, take a basic chocolate c ...
Feb. 12, 2014 - 9:14 pm
Reap easy desserts from the brief Girl Scout selling season
I should probably not be confessing this during Girl Scout cookie season, but I was nearly kicked out of Brownies.
Jan. 29, 2014 - 9:49 pm
Warm up this winter with some Mexican hot chocolate
Many mornings this winter have found me making like a Mexican grandmother and making Mexican hot chocolate.
Jan. 22, 2014 - 10:30 pm
Take a pork shoulder, roast it, then break it into 4 recipes
It’s a familiar kitchen economy strategy: Roast a chicken (or buy a rotisserie bird at the supermarket), then turn it into three meals.
Jan. 16, 2014 - 10:42 pm
10 tips for eating healthier in 2014
It’s a new year and a good time to start living a healthier lifestyle.Health experts, food bloggers ...
Jan. 8, 2014 - 10:11 pm

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