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Veterans, emergency responders to get housing help

Aug. 1, 2014 - 10:21 pm

Channahon police turn office into a bedroom

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Trial for man in officer’s death won’t be moved

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Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby donates to Special Connections
MORRIS – For more than 10 years, Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby has held a steak fry to benefit a local charity. This year the beneficiary was S ...
Neighbors
Aug. 1, 2014 - 7:36 pm
Roundup: Minooka alum Bucciferro promoted to AA Birmingham
The White Sox have announced that former Minooka High School standout Tony Bucciferro will move from Single-A Winston-Salem to Double-A Birm ...
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Aug. 1, 2014 - 10:28 pm

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Aug. 1, 2014 - 7:36 pm

Defense dominates in the red zone Friday
BOURBONNAIS – Tim Jennings (quad) and Charles Tillman (coach’s decision) were hardly bystanders during Friday’s practice. How could they be, ...
Chicago Bears
Aug. 1, 2014 - 7:39 pm

38th annual Crossroads Fest scheduled Aug. 1-Aug. 3
When Crossroads Fest first began 38 years ago the one day festival was created so people could just have some fun. Since its founding, the f ...
Community
July 31, 2014 - 4:18 pm
Roundup: Minooka alum Bucciferro promoted to AA Birmingham
The White Sox have announced that former Minooka High School standout Tony Bucciferro will move from Single-A Winston-Salem to Double-A Birm ...
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State promotes August as National Immunization Awareness Month
SPRINGFIELD – During August, National Immunization Awareness Month, the Illinois Department of Public Health encourages people to speak with their hea ...
Aug. 1, 2014 - 7:40 pm
Newark Fire Protection District sets open house
NEWARK – The Newark Fire Protection District has scheduled an open house for Aug. 10 for two of its longtime members.
Aug. 1, 2014 - 7:40 pm
Area blood drives to be held
GRUNDY COUNTY – Heartland Blood Centers serves 57 hospitals in a 12-county region in Illinois and Indiana and is asking all healthy individuals to “ro ...
Aug. 1, 2014 - 7:39 pm
Trial for man in officer’s death won’t be moved
PONTIAC – The trial of a South Carolina man accused of reckless homicide in the death of a Pontiac police officer who has ties to Grundy County will n ...
Aug. 1, 2014 - 7:36 pm
Veterans, emergency responders to get housing help
BRAIDWOOD – Mayor Bill Rulien thinks military veterans make good community members. “Veterans, as a ...
Aug. 1, 2014 - 10:21 pm
Channahon police turn office into a bedroom
CHANNAHON – The Channahon Police Department will have an interactive display called "In Plain Sight" at the Channahon Police Department through Wednes ...
Aug. 1, 2014 - 7:34 pm
Morris music school adds a parlor touch to lessons and events
MORRIS – Perhaps Toni Brandolino doesn’t have enough on her plate.She works as a full-time social wo ...
Aug. 1, 2014 - 7:34 pm
Coal City library hosts groovy activities
COAL CITY – “It’s totally groovy.”That’s how Teen Services Director Danielle Diamond described the C ...
Aug. 1, 2014 - 7:33 pm
Chronister defense granted additional request for more information
MORRIS – Attorneys for Renae Chronister have requested a computer hard drive, Grundy County Health Department meeting minutes, Grundy County Treasurer ...
July 31, 2014 - 8:47 pm
Financial aid fraud targeted JJC and other colleges
CHICAGO – Four men have been charged with trying to use other people’s identities to register as Joliet Junior College students and receive financial ...
July 31, 2014 - 8:47 pm

Defense dominates in the red zone Friday
BOURBONNAIS – Tim Jennings (quad) and Charles Tillman (coach’s decision) were hardly bystanders during Friday’s practice. How could they be, watching ...
Aug. 1, 2014 - 7:39 pm
Roundup: Minooka alum Bucciferro promoted to AA Birmingham
The White Sox have announced that former Minooka High School standout Tony Bucciferro will move from Single-A Winston-Salem to Double-A Birmingham.
Aug. 1, 2014 - 10:28 pm
Minooka grad Foltynewicz called up to Houston Astros
HOUSTON – It’s been a good couple of weeks to be a professional pitcher from Minooka High School.On ...
Aug. 1, 2014 - 10:24 pm
Roundup: ‘Candyman 33’ Special at Grundy Speedway tonight
MORRIS – A super line up is set for tonight, as the Street Stocks take center stage for the “Candyman 33” Special in a 33-lap main event honoring form ...
July 31, 2014 - 8:51 pm
Happy Briggs is a ‘true Bear’
BOURBONNAIS — It’s easy to forget based on how his season ended, but Lance Briggs tied for the Bears’ team lead with 10 tackles for loss in 2013.
July 31, 2014 - 8:46 pm
Rogers: Pool 9 of Mississippi River in Wisconsin a good plan
I always try to provide readers with possible fishing destinations that are close to home. This last week I fished a good one. For many of you, this w ...
July 31, 2014 - 8:51 pm
Morris’ Franklin realizing dream as Slammers’ GM
JOLIET – When Chris Franklin was busy being a three-sport athlete at Morris Community High School in the late 1990s, being a general manager wasn’t on ...
July 31, 2014 - 8:41 pm
Vereen plays backup to McCray for a day
BOURBONNAIS – Almost everything was the same as usual in Bourbonnais on Wednesday morning.The sun wa ...
July 30, 2014 - 8:43 pm
Georgia Satellites to replace Betts at Silver Cross
JOLIET – The Joliet Slammers presented by ATI Physical Therapy announced that the Georgia Satellites will perform as the headline act at Silver Cross ...
July 30, 2014 - 8:26 pm
Oesterle: Another fall season is soon upon us
Wow. I just looked at the calendar. Don’t get me wrong, I look at it every day, but it just dawned o ...
July 30, 2014 - 8:42 pm

York: Ariz. case brings death penalty back into discussion
The surreal national debate over the death penalty reached a climax of sorts July 23 in a prison execution chamber in Florence, Arizona. Double murder ...
Aug. 1, 2014 - 7:47 pm
Our View: Be careful with politcal messages
Republican candidate for governor Bruce Rauner has taken some heat recently for manipulating headlines in his latest TV ad to help his cause in the ra ...
Aug. 1, 2014 - 7:39 pm
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Aug. 1, 2014 - 7:36 pm
Our View: College education changing the landscape
“Seven years of college, down the drain.” – John “Bluto” Blutarsky in “Animal House” College – and c ...
July 31, 2014 - 8:51 pm
Mattingly: Cohabitation becomes tricky in today’s society
It’s a hypothetical case, but one priests frequently face in an American culture transformed by the Sexual Revolution.
July 31, 2014 - 8:51 pm
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July 31, 2014 - 8:46 pm
Our View: West Nile lies low, for now; don’t let up on prevention
West Nile virus might be lying low in Illinois this summer, but that doesn’t mean people should let their guard down.
July 30, 2014 - 8:52 pm
West: Children are being used as pawns in international chess
There’s something darkly coincidental in the fact that the latest weapon to be deployed against the survival instinct of both Israel and the United St ...
July 30, 2014 - 8:52 pm
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July 30, 2014 - 8:37 pm
Reeder: Illinois needs to do more for businesses
SPRINGFIELD – I picked up my vacation photos at Walgreens the other day.I’ve read that the drugstore ...
July 29, 2014 - 8:37 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 - 9:57 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 - 9:20 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 - 9:38 pm

Say goodbye to Pastor Steve
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July 31, 2014 - 9:05 pm
Church bulletins
Taste of West Lisbon this SundayLISBON – West Lisbon Church will hold its Taste of West Lisbon event ...
Aug. 1, 2014 - 10:28 pm
Church bulletins
Open house at Morris church set for SaturdayMORRIS – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ...
July 24, 2014 - 9:41 pm
Church bulletins
Open house at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day SaintsMORRIS – The Church of Jesus Christ of ...
July 17, 2014 - 9:28 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
Church bulletins
Verona United Methodist holding ice cream socialVERNOA – The Verona United Methodist Church will be ...
July 2, 2014 - 9:36 pm
Church bulletins
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 6, 2014 - 5:30 am
Church bulletins
Morris Pastor to be ordained LELAND – Pastor Gerald L. Steele of Morris will be ordained in the Offi ...
May 29, 2014 - 9:45 pm

Mini tomatoes are garden gems
They have names like Jolly Elf, Indigo Rose, Orange Fizz, Baby Cakes and Cherry Buzz.They come in st ...
July 29, 2014 - 8:36 pm
Cool down with some homemade ice cream
On Father’s Day, I picked a fight with my dad.The argument was about homemade ice cream, and the fac ...
July 29, 2014 - 8:39 pm
Dive into a big bowl of cold soup
The sun is blazing. The sweat is dripping. The air feels as if it is sticking to your skin.Hey, how ...
July 23, 2014 - 8:22 pm
Veggies get their due on the grill
Of all the foods we grill on perfect summer days, vegetables rank among the most exciting.Perhaps it ...
July 15, 2014 - 8:29 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 - 9:37 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