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Coal City sewer project estimated to cost more than expected

July 30, 2014 - 8:26 pm

Driver in Route 6 accident has been released from hospital

July 30, 2014 - 8:26 pm

Dwight man arrested in cannabis plant bust

July 31, 2014 - 11:55 am

Georgia Satellites to replace Betts at Silver Cross

July 30, 2014 - 8:26 pm

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Transportation projects keep coming, along with trucks
WILL COUNTY – When it comes to attracting transportation, distribution and logistics industries, the success of neighboring Will County is a ...
Local
July 30, 2014 - 8:29 pm
Morris High School Prom Fest thanks donors
MORRIS – Morris Community High School’s Prom Fest at the end of last school year was another success, thanks to the generosity of local dono ...
Neighbors
July 30, 2014 - 8:29 pm

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July 30, 2014 - 8:37 pm

Vereen plays backup to McCray for a day
BOURBONNAIS – Almost everything was the same as usual in Bourbonnais on Wednesday morning.The sun was shining, nearly the whole town was in ...
Chicago Bears
July 30, 2014 - 8:43 pm

Home for the Holidays Housewalk homes announced
MORRIS – “Over the river and through the woods” is the perfect description for this year’s Home for the Holidays Housewalk scheduled for Nov ...
Local
July 30, 2014 - 9:00 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 ...
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July 31, 2014 - 11:50 am

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Transportation projects keep coming, along with trucks
WILL COUNTY – When it comes to attracting transportation, distribution and logistics industries, the success of neighboring Will County is almost unpr ...
July 30, 2014 - 8:29 pm
Driver in Route 6 accident has been released from hospital
MORRIS – The driver involved in the severe single-vehicle accident on Route 6 earlier this month has been released from the hospital.
July 30, 2014 - 8:26 pm
Dwight man arrested in cannabis plant bust
DWIGHT – More than 200 cannabis plants were discovered in Dwight, police say, leading to the arrest of a 43-year-old Dwight man on charges of manufact ...
July 31, 2014 - 11:55 am
Coal City sewer project estimated to cost more than expected
COAL CITY – Bids for a project connecting Prairie Oaks subdivision to Coal City’s sanitation plant came in about $230,000 higher than expected, prompt ...
July 30, 2014 - 8:26 pm
Minooka firefighters train locally for first time in years
MINOOKA – These days, burning down abandoned homes is a rarity for the Minooka Fire Protection District.
July 30, 2014 - 8:23 pm
Dwight man charged with growing and selling cannabis
DWIGHT – A 43-year-old Dwight man was arrested Tuesday for the manufacturing and delivery of cannabis, which included more than 200 cannabis plants.
July 30, 2014 - 10:38 am
We Care will take your excess produce
MORRIS – We Care of Grundy County reminds community members with home gardens that if you find yourself with an excess of produce this season to not l ...
July 29, 2014 - 8:38 pm
Verizon giving away school supplies in Channahon
CHANNAHON – This weekend residents in Channahon can receive free backpacks full of school supplies through Verizon.
July 29, 2014 - 8:38 pm
Fire does severe damage to Minooka house
MINOOKA – Paula Henderson was sitting Monday night with a friend in her garage on Church Street in Minooka when they noticed smoke billowing from her ...
July 29, 2014 - 8:39 pm
Home for the Holidays Housewalk homes announced
MORRIS – “Over the river and through the woods” is the perfect description for this year’s Home for the Holidays Housewalk scheduled for Nov. 29.
July 30, 2014 - 9:00 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
Channahon 10U team narrowly misses World Series berth
The 10U Mustang baseball team was yet another success story out of Channahon baseball this summer, as they were just one game away from reaching the M ...
July 30, 2014 - 5:30 am
Roundup: Joliet Slammers announce giveaway nights
JOLIET – The Joliet Slammers presented by ATI Physical Therapy are introducing a promotion that literally pays to be a Slammers fan in the months of A ...
July 29, 2014 - 8:41 pm
Channahon’s Mazzocchi earns spot in PONY Hall of Fame
WALNUT, Calif. – Last weekend, the baseball world witnessed some of the greatest players of all time entering the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New Yor ...
July 29, 2014 - 8:31 pm
Prock outlasts competition to win Bob Tattersall Challenge
MORRIS – To finish first, you must first finish.This old proverb was never more apparent than it was ...
July 28, 2014 - 9:06 pm
Arkush: Bears' backup QB situation still worrisome
BOURBONNAIS – Barring serious injury issues, the Bears’ 2014 offense is going to be very good, and quarterback Jay Cutler appears poised for his bigge ...
July 28, 2014 - 9:06 pm
Roundup:Baker in right place at right time for Grundy win
Just call Ricky Baker the “lurker” of Grundy County Speedway. The previous week, the defending track ...
July 28, 2014 - 9:13 pm
Channahon runs into pitching buzzsaw
CHANNAHON – The great equalizer in baseball is an ace pitcher.Channahon found that out Sunday mornin ...
July 28, 2014 - 8:56 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
Our View: ‘Rita’s Law’ should help fight corruption
When out-of-staters are asked what comes to mind when they think about Illinois, government corruption is right up there near the top of the list.
July 29, 2014 - 8:40 pm
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July 29, 2014 - 8:37 pm
Miller: Frerichs needs to up his game
Back in January, state Sen. Michael Frerichs formally kicked off his campaign for Illinois state treasurer and posted a video online touting the fact ...
July 28, 2014 - 9:06 pm
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July 25, 2014 - 9:50 pm
Mattingly: Hope and division during the Anglican wars
Anglicans seem to be hopeful about their flocks in the United States, even if the warring factions in their Communion keep moving further and further ...
July 24, 2014 - 9:45 pm
Our View: Illinois’ food industry needs your help
Incremental change doesn’t make headlines, but it can make a big difference over time. Cut out sweet ...
July 24, 2014 - 9:44 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

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
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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
Church bulletins
Joliet Jewish Congregation services, dinner to be heldJOLIET – Joliet Jewish Congregation Shabbat Se ...
May 23, 2014 - 9:52 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