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“I’m excited to go on with the next chapter of my life, but I’ll always cherish the moments I had at MCHS,” said Erinne Smith, moments before walking out the doors of the school for the last time as a student Friday night. ... Read More ť

Rep. Roth expects a vote on fracking

A bill sponsored by State Rep. Pam Roth (R-Morris) regulating hydraulic fracturing is likely to come for a vote before the legislative session ends at the end of the month. ... Read More ť

Quickly Over

JOLIET — Joliet West pitcher Jake Herron threw a two-hitter on Friday in the regional opener. In and of itself, that would make beating the Tigers a hard task. ... Read More ť

FEMA closing local disaster center tonight

Welcoming the new neighbors

City agrees to loan transfer

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Chicago school board votes to close 49 elementary schools

(MCT) CHICAGO — Months of argument and anguish over Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s push for sweeping school closures came to a climax Wednesday as his hand-picked Board of Edu ... Read More ť

87-year-old woman suing Trump over condo deal seeks $6 million in damages

(MCT) CHICAGO — On paper it’s a rather boring condo dispute, a classic confrontation between a buyer and seller over clauses buried deep in documents. Throw in Donald Trump, ... Read More ť

Oklahoma turns to mammoth task of cleanup after tornado

(MCT) MOORE, Okla. — Under a sunny sky, residents of this Oklahoma City suburb began cleaning up debris from the monstrous tornado that inflicted death and destruction — bod ... Read More ť

Feds: Man shot in Orlando was being questioned about Boston suspects, triple-murder

(MCT) ORLANDO, Fla. — The Central Florida man who was shot and killed by an FBI agent early Wednesday was being questioned about a 2011 triple-slaying in Massachusetts and a ... Read More ť

Minooka softball wins first regional title since 2005

CRETE — The Minooka Indians softball team has been through much heartbreak in the last couple years, as they have dropped consecutive regional title games to Sandburg and Jol ... Read More ť

GSW wins first sectional title ever

ONARGA — Clinging to a two-run lead in the fourth inning of Saturday's Gilman 1A Softball Sectional championship, Gardner-South Wilmington broke out the sticks at the plate. T ... Read More ť

All the Rage!

Raging Waves, Illinois’ largest waterpark, opens for its sixth season today, Saturday, May 25, with two exciting new attractions on tap for this summer. ... Read More ť

‘No Refusal’ weekend under way in Grundy County

Search warrants could compel suspected drunk drivers to submit to chemical testing ... Read More ť

Police Report: Grundy County

Stanley D. Light, 36, of Gardner, was arrested by Grundy County Sheriff’s police May 20 on a charge of harassment by telephone. Light swore and threatened a teacher over the ... Read More ť

Memorial Day founder largely escapes notice

Murphysboro, Ill., native wanted to ensure soldiers’ graves not forgotten ... Read More ť

Weathering politicians

Climate is one thing that humans and their carbon burning cannot control ... Read More ť

Channahon set to honor veterans

CHANNAHON — The village of Channahon Memorial Day Service is scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, May 27. It will be held outside in front of the village hall, 24555 S. Navajo Dr., an ... Read More ť

Illinois Supreme Court hears arguments on ‘Amazon Tax’

Question of who must collect sales tax hinges on definition of ‘physical presence’ ... Read More ť

Raymond J. Del Mastro

BRAIDWOOD, Ill. — Mr. Raymond J. Del Mastro, 60, of Braidwood, Ill., passed away at his home following a lengthy illness on Friday, May 24, 2013. Funeral services will be from ... Read More ť

Beverly A. Wiley

CUSTER PARK, Ill. — Mrs. Beverly A. (Behn) Wiley, 85, of Custer Park, Ill., passed away Friday, May 24, 2013, at her home with her loving niece, Marie Calhoon, at her side. Cr ... Read More ť

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Eating pizza? Keep portions in mind

So here’s a funny story. This dietitian has an extensive history with pizza. Not only has it been recorded as my favorite food since age two, but I worked at numerous pizza joints as a pizza delivery girl for a number of years before becoming a dietitian. There were a couple years of my life where pizza was the majority of my daily meals. And I never got sick of it.

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Shop your local farmers’ market

Farmers’ Market season is almost here. Most local markets run from June through early to mid October. Farmers’ markets are a great way to support local farmers and small businesses.