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Minooka and Gardner among villages waiting to hear on medical marijuana licensing

Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:37 pm

Roundup: Seneca's Friese records milestone wrestling wins

Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:38 pm

Shabbona Middle School students make honor rolls

Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:38 pm

Appeal filed on decision over Gardner fire district objection

Jan. 23, 2015 - 3:20 pm

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Indians use early run to down Tigers
MINOOKA – In the past few games it has played, the Minooka girls basketball team has had to use a run late in the second quarter or early in ...
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Jan. 23, 2015 - 9:59 pm
York: Obama's rush to empty Guantanamo alarms lawmakers
It took a while for Republicans to catch on to what President Obama is doing with the U.S. terrorist prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. But now ...
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Church bulletins
COAL CITY – Make plans to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, and attend Assumption Catholic Church’s annual dinner dance fundraiser from 5 ...
Devotions
Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:41 pm

Got spider veins? Help is here
Spider veins getting you down? You’re not alone. Spider veins are one of the most common vein problems, especially for women. The ...
Health
Dec. 16, 2014 - 2:53 pm
White Oak in Morris hosts wax museum
MORRIS – White Oak second-grader Skylar Sparks donned a beret and grabbed a paint brush Thursday to portray artist Vincent Van Gogh during t ...
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Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:41 pm

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Morris girl earns Disney internship
MORRIS – Growing up, Caitlyn Simpson loved going to Disney World. She knew then that, one day, she wanted to work at the land of magic.
Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:37 pm
Minooka and Gardner among villages waiting to hear on medical marijuana licensing
MINOOKA – Village Administrator Dan Duffy isn’t surprised by the state’s delay in issuing medical marijuana business licenses.
Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:37 pm
Morris high school music students make All-State band and choir
MORRIS – Five Morris students have risen to the top of the high school music world, selected from thousands of Chicago area students to join the Illin ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 3:21 pm
Appeal filed on decision over Gardner fire district objection
GARDNER – A candidate for the Gardner Fire Protection District board has appealed a decision that one of her opponents can remain on the April ballot.
Jan. 23, 2015 - 3:20 pm
Braidwood Electoral Board rules in favor of mayoral candidate
BRAIDWOOD – Despite an objection filed against one of its candidates for mayor, the city of Braidwood will see two people running for mayor on the Apr ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 2:06 pm
Tuesday last day to register for primary election
MORRIS – Grundy County Clerk Kay Olson reminds anyone who resides in precincts Erienna 1 and 2, Morris 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and Saratoga 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 that w ...
Jan. 22, 2015 - 8:40 pm
White Oak in Morris hosts wax museum
MORRIS – White Oak second-grader Skylar Sparks donned a beret and grabbed a paint brush Thursday to portray artist Vincent Van Gogh during the annual ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:41 pm
Morris high school issues working cash bonds
MORRIS – Morris Community High School will again issue $1.44 million in general obligation school bonds to meet the district's cash flow needs.
Jan. 22, 2015 - 4:14 pm
Morris airport preparing for runway extension
MORRIS – Preliminary work continues at the Morris Municipal Airport in preparations for its runway extension.
Jan. 22, 2015 - 11:18 am
Morris library offers new toddler program
MORRIS – Toddlers and preschool-age children ages 1 through 5 can get their wiggles on at the Morris Area Public Library with a new program: Wiggle Wo ...
Jan. 22, 2015 - 8:38 pm

Hot start leads Morris boys to win over Sterling
MORRIS — In their last couple of home games, the Morris boys basketball team has faced an early deficit. Against both DeKalb and LaSalle-Peru, the Red ...
NEW: Jan. 24, 2015 - 9:47 pm
Morris girls rally in second half to trip Sterling
MORRIS — After trailing 20-15 at halftime, the Morris girls basketball team used a strong second half to dispose of Northern Illinois Big 12 rival Ste ...
NEW: Jan. 24, 2015 - 9:34 pm
Indians use early run to down Tigers
MINOOKA – In the past few games it has played, the Minooka girls basketball team has had to use a run late in the second quarter or early in the third ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 9:59 pm
Indians upend Conference-leading Tigers
PLAINFIELD – When Minooka boys basketball met Plainfield North back on Dec. 5, the Indians led by 20 points early in the fourth quarter and lost.
Jan. 23, 2015 - 9:59 pm
Morris boys score road win at Sycamore
SYCAMORE — Austin Patterson scored 24 points and pulled down eight rebounds to lead the Morris boys basketball team to a 57-43 win over Sycamore on Fr ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 9:26 pm
Morris boys score road win at Sycamore
SYCAMORE — Austin Patterson scored 24 points and pulled down eight rebounds to lead the Morris boys basketball team to a 57-43 win over Sycamore on Fr ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 9:25 pm
Roundup: Seneca's Friese records milestone wrestling wins
MANTENO – Seneca wrestler Sage Friese reached a pair of milestones Thursday in the Fighting Irish’s double-dual meet with Herscher and Manteno.
Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:38 pm
Watch live: Gardner-South Wilmington boys basketball
Starting at 6:45 p.m., Gardner-South Wilmington varsity boys basketball will face Beecher. Catch the action live through our partner High School Cube.
Jan. 23, 2015 - 4:31 pm
Rogers: Professionalism takes a hit in Lake Toho tourney
When you hear the term professional, what does it mean to you? For some, it might be a moniker for anyone who receives payment for a service performed ...
Jan. 22, 2015 - 8:36 pm
Roundup: Families of Faith tops Kankakee Trinity, takes 3rd in Patriot Classic
Families of Faith Christian Academy in Channahon recently scored a 48-31 win over Kankakee Trinity Academy behind 11 points from Cody Blan. Cameron La ...
Jan. 22, 2015 - 8:33 pm

Our View: Madigan big part of the problem
The Illinois House chose its leader for 2015-17 earlier this month.As it has done for all but two ye ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:42 pm
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Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:39 pm
York: Obama's rush to empty Guantanamo alarms lawmakers
It took a while for Republicans to catch on to what President Obama is doing with the U.S. terrorist prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. But now that it’s ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:39 pm
Another View: Our union needs unity to move forward
In an era of increasingly grotesque wealth concentration and stubborn wage stagnation, shifting the federal tax burden from the middle toward the high ...
Jan. 22, 2015 - 8:39 pm
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Jan. 22, 2015 - 8:37 pm
Mattingly: Ignoring religion is ‘anti-journalism’
When British media critic Jenny Taylor talks to journalists about why they need to take religion seriously, she tells them stories about news stories ...
Jan. 22, 2015 - 8:42 pm
Reeder: Quinn's last days in office show he isn't a class act
SPRINGFIELD – A familiar voice came booming across my phone line the other day.“Scott, it’s George R ...
Jan. 22, 2015 - 12:24 am
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Jan. 21, 2015 - 8:12 pm
Lopez: Suicide is never painless
“I don’t believe in exploiting vulnerable people at their weakest moments and pushing them to choose death.”
Jan. 21, 2015 - 8:12 pm
Our View: Keep costs affordable at universities
Economics finally might be catching up with colleges in Illinois and across the country, as administrators face the reality that student tuition can n ...
Jan. 21, 2015 - 8:12 pm

Gardner school supports Team Megan
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Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:43 pm
Community kitchen to be relocating
OTTAWA – Beginning Monday, A Servant’s Heart Community Kitchen will relocate to Christ Episcopal Church in Ottawa, which is located on the southeast c ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:42 pm
Eighth annual YMCA Giving Gala slated for Feb. 28
BOLINGBROOK – Mark your calendars and plan to join the Greater Joliet Area YMCA for its eighth annual Giving Gala on Feb. 28, at the Bolingbrook Golf ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:42 pm
Shabbona Middle School students make honor rolls
MORRIS – Shabbona Middle School students have been recognized for their academic accomplishments through the posting of the honor roll for the second ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:38 pm
College briefs
Grove City College dean’s list announcedGROVE CITY, Pa. – Lauren Bodett of Seneca has been named to ...
Jan. 22, 2015 - 8:40 pm
Morris Hospital educator addresses prediabetes
MORRIS – Before developing Type 2 diabetes, people almost always have “prediabetes,” meaning their blood sugar level is higher than normal but not yet ...
Jan. 22, 2015 - 8:40 pm
Morris High School releases honor roll
MORRIS – Morris Community High School has released its second quarter high honor and regular honor roll students.
Jan. 22, 2015 - 8:33 pm
Immaculate Conception School in Morris to celebrate Catholic Schools Week
MORRIS – Catholic Schools Week will be celebrated in Catholic schools throughout the nation next week, including in Morris.
Jan. 22, 2015 - 5:52 pm
Morris Hospital announces schedule of childbirth, family classes
MORRIS – Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers has announced its schedule of childbirth and family classes for February.
Jan. 21, 2015 - 8:13 pm
Insurance Marketplace deadline approaching
MORRIS – Since Nov. 1, 2013, Grundy County Health Department has partnered with Service Inc. to offer Individual appointments for clients to meet with ...
Jan. 21, 2015 - 8:13 pm

Church bulletins
COAL CITY – Make plans to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, and attend Assumption Catholic Church’s annual dinner dance fundraiser from 5 p.m. to 12 ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:41 pm
Church bulletins
Souper Bowl "Trivia Night" at Peace Lutheran ChurchMORRIS – What is "Souper Bowl of Caring"? It is a ...
Jan. 15, 2015 - 9:50 pm
Church bulletins
Free movie night at Living Water Church todayMORRIS – Free Movie Night at Living Water Church, 118 E ...
Jan. 8, 2015 - 8:50 pm
Church bulletins
Coal City church holds soup supperCOAL CITY – Coal City United Methodist Church, 6805 E. McArdle Roa ...
Jan. 1, 2015 - 6:48 pm
Church bulletins
Coal City church holds soup supper COAL CITY – Coal City United Methodist Church, 6805 E. McArdle Ro ...
Dec. 25, 2014 - 5:26 pm
Church bulletins
Blue Christmas Service Monday at Braceville UMCBRACEVILLE – AT 6 p.m. on Monday a Blue Christmas Wor ...
Dec. 18, 2014 - 8:53 pm
Morris church hosts Christmas program
MORRIS – The Sunday school children at Friends In Christ Lutheran Church will present their Christmas program at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The program is titl ...
Dec. 12, 2014 - 8:32 pm
Church bulletins
Blue Christmas service at Minooka churchMINOOKA – A Blue Christmas Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. ...
Dec. 11, 2014 - 9:15 pm
Church bulletins
Piano and vocal concert to be held at Coal City United Methodist Church COAL CITY – Coal City United ...
Dec. 4, 2014 - 9:19 pm
Church bulletins
Grace Lutheran Church worship to relax in holiday seasonMORRIS – Grace Lutheran church will gather a ...
Nov. 28, 2014 - 10:07 pm

Lutefisk mac-and cheese? You betcha
Chris Dorff, president of the 105-year-old Olsen Fish Co. in Minneapolis, thinks the way to save lutefisk is to innovate.
Jan. 6, 2015 - 9:01 pm
Cooking tips and tricks to smooth the holiday
Doing a lot of cooking over the holidays? We've gathered some tricks and tips from our reporting to help you with the little things.Doing a lot of coo ...
Dec. 23, 2014 - 8:17 pm
Brisket, latkes and tzimmes: Hanukkah is here again
Latkes – potato pancakes – are a delicious reminder of the Hanukkah story. The story is that when the Jewish warriors made their way into the desecrat ...
Dec. 16, 2014 - 3:30 pm
Sweeten up the holidays
For many years I've made cookies for the holidays. Lots and lots of cookies. For gifts, for parties, sometimes just to have around the house. Fun, yes ...
Dec. 9, 2014 - 9:27 pm
Ready-to-eat popcorn sales popping
CHICAGO – Popcorn company executive Alan Petrik knows on which side his business is buttered – think flavor combos that go far beyond the classic Chic ...
Dec. 2, 2014 - 9:32 pm
Side dishes rock the Thanksgiving menu
The Big Bird gets all the attention on Thanksgiving.But the supporting roles for this dinnertime dra ...
Nov. 27, 2014 - 10:13 am
Morris and Joliet dietitians offer tips for safe feasting
MORRIS – Let’s face it: The typical Thanksgiving dinner is too high in calories, refined carbohydrates and fat – especially for the weight conscious a ...
Nov. 27, 2014 - 10:12 am
A guide to Thanksgiving turkey labeling for the holiday
Once upon a time, buying your Thanksgiving turkey was easy. You went to your neighborhood grocery store and picked up whichever frozen bowling ball th ...
Nov. 18, 2014 - 7:57 pm