Morris police getting things moving for Run the BeatThe Morris Police Department has taken the first few steps in preparing for this year's Run the Beat 5K race. The race, which is a fundraiser for the Special Olympics, takes place Saturday, Oct. 16. Marx hoping to enhance public action in sheriff’s roleRon Marx vows he is not running a negative campaign against long-time Sheriff Terry Marketti. But the 32-year paramedic/firefighter does see areas he feels could use improvement. One, specifically, is action within the community. Police make arrest in the case of city’s stolen flagsAuthorities believe they have found the person responsible for stealing several flags at various city locations. Committee favors six-class, full study hall optionCommittee members and the student council seemingly see eye-to-eye with regards to best option for the new class schedule at Morris Community High School. The teachers, however, feel differently about the schedule options the board is currently considering.
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Macker MoneyOrganizations that volunteered to help with the Gus Macker basketball tournament earlier this year received monetary rewards for their work. Public Record
Five ticketed for various violationsAMONG THOSE arrested by Morris police on various charges were: Court roundup• Victor Szewczuk, 32, of Minooka, pleaded guilty to a charge of speeding 70 mph in a 55 mph zone, and was fined $120. A charge of operating an uninsu ... Veronica SkupienWILMINGTON, Ill. — Mrs. Veronica “Roni” Skupien, 46, of Wilmington, Ill., passed away Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, at Joliet Community Hospice Home with fam ... Sports
Reapers rompSeneca football team succumbs to Plano in its home opener. Morris, Bradley meet on football field for first time since 1962Smith goes over the series between Morris and Bradley Bourbonnais. Learning the ins and outs of still-hunting with a bowWhen a person thinks of bowhunting they usually imagine sitting high in a tree overlooking the surrounding landscape. The most common thought in the d ... Opinion
EditorialsThe law doesn’t apply to celebritiesColumnist Mark Johnson wants to be a celebrity so he, too, can get away with just about everything. Letters to the EditorThe law doesn’t apply to celebritiesColumnist Mark Johnson wants to be a celebrity so he, too, can get away with just about everything. Lifestyle
Putting it in focusLocal photographer Denise Rogers has been keeping her eyes — and camera — focused on the prize. P.A.D.S. recruiting volunteersGrundy Area P.A.D.S. is actively recruiting site volunteers for the winter season. Volunteer kick-off and training is scheduled for Oct. 2. |
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 Bears' first-string offense shut out by CardinalsWatching Seneca's thrilling 30-27 prep football win over Coal City Friday night got me all pumped up about football season getting underway.
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Urlacher to sit out against CardinalsSeems to me that the word "minor" is being overused by people talking about Brian Urlacher's latest injury. |
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