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Roundup:Baker in right place at right time for Grundy win

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4-H Fair more than just animals
MORRIS – The Grundy County 4-H Fair that was held over the weekend isn’t just about animals – it offers a host of other project areas like v ...
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July 28, 2014 - 9:04 pm
Bike team makes first cross-country stop in Morris
MORRIS – The bike riders of the Mountain Miracle Team rode into Morris on Saturday afternoon for their first overnight stop on a 1,300-mile ...
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July 28, 2014 - 9:05 pm

ICS principal raises $28,000 through bike ride
MORRIS – Immaculate Conception School Principal Kim DesLauriers recently completed a six-day, 517 mile bicycle ride through Illinois to rais ...
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July 28, 2014 - 9:05 pm

Morris Hospital, Dr. Charles Comfort announce affiliation
MORRIS – Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers and Internal Medicine physician Dr. Charles Comfort have completed an affiliation agreement th ...
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July 28, 2014 - 9:05 pm

The Gardens at the Reddick Mansion certified by association
OTTAWA – The Reddick Mansion Association announced recently it received certifications for its gardens.The Gardens at the Reddick Mansion ha ...
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July 28, 2014 - 9:06 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 during Saturday night’s D’Arcy GMC STAR ...
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July 28, 2014 - 9:06 pm

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Dept. on Aging seeks nominations for Senior Illinois Hall of Fame awards
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is taking nominations for the 2014 Senior Illinois Hall of Fame awards.
July 28, 2014 - 9:07 pm
Grundy County conservation district to hold tree, fish sales
MORRIS – The Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District is holding its semiannual tree and fish sales.
July 28, 2014 - 9:07 pm
Bike team makes first cross-country stop in Morris
MORRIS – The bike riders of the Mountain Miracle Team rode into Morris on Saturday afternoon for their first overnight stop on a 1,300-mile journey th ...
July 28, 2014 - 9:05 pm
ICS principal raises $28,000 through bike ride
MORRIS – Immaculate Conception School Principal Kim DesLauriers recently completed a six-day, 517 mile bicycle ride through Illinois to raise money fo ...
July 28, 2014 - 9:05 pm
4-H Fair more than just animals
MORRIS – The Grundy County 4-H Fair that was held over the weekend isn’t just about animals – it offers a host of other project areas like visual arts ...
July 28, 2014 - 9:04 pm
Mobile veterans services being offered locally
MORRIS – The Veterans Mobile Medical Unit (MMU) from Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital is continuing its monthly visits to Morris and will be back in Morri ...
July 28, 2014 - 8:58 pm
Local residents applying for more building permits
MORRIS – A slight increase in building permits points to more construction activity within Grundy County – what local officials say is a healthy indic ...
July 28, 2014 - 8:58 pm
Christmas in July breaks record for St. Nick
MORRIS – It was Christmas in July Saturday night at Clayton’s Tap but this time it was St. Nick getting the presents – Operation St. Nick that is.
July 28, 2014 - 8:58 pm
4-H Fair allows kids to show hard work, care for their animals
MORRIS – Daniel Muller fancies a fancy pigeon, and it showed as he took home several awards at the Grundy County 4-H Fair this weekend for his show pi ...
July 28, 2014 - 8:56 pm
Anthony to host concealed carry training class
MINOOKA – Local residents interested in becoming certified to apply for a concealed carry license are invited to sign-up for training classes being of ...
July 25, 2014 - 10:04 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 - 8:57 pm
Channahon drops first game at 9U World Series
WALNUT, Calif. - The first game of the Mustang World Series was anything but a California dream for the Channahon 9U All-Star team on Friday.
July 25, 2014 - 10:05 pm
Channahon moves to 2-0 in Bronco Zone Tournament play
CHANNAHON – Winning baseball teams are usually built on pitching and defense, combined with timely hitting. Channahon's 12-year-old Bronco team is fol ...
July 25, 2014 - 9:41 pm
Houston, Mundy already impressed
BOURBONNAIS – If training camp is like going back to school for the veterans and the first day of school for the rookies, it’s a mix of the two for ve ...
July 24, 2014 - 9:36 pm
Rogers: Weekend visit anything but down the tubes
This past week we had family coming in to visit from out of town. I knew that the weather was supposed to be good, so of course I wanted to do somethi ...
July 25, 2014 - 9:54 pm
Roundup: Seneca’s Callahan awarded Rivett Scholarship
DWIGHT – The 16th annual Matt Rivett Memorial Golf Outing was June 21 at the Dwight Country Club, with all proceeds from the event going to an educati ...
July 24, 2014 - 9:46 pm
Channahon overcomes adversity to win opener
CHANNAHON – As the old saying goes, be careful what you wish for. You just might get it.That held tr ...
July 24, 2014 - 9:30 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
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July 24, 2014 - 9:34 pm
Another View: Give a reason not to dodge taxes
When is a U.S.-based company not considered a U.S. company by the IRS? When it buys a smaller firm in a foreign country and – presto chango! – deems t ...
July 23, 2014 - 8:23 pm
West: It’s not a crisis; it’s a national emergency
“Dear Colleagues,” Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., wrote to his fellow senators, “I write to inform you of a development that threatens the foundation of ...
July 23, 2014 - 8:22 pm
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July 23, 2014 - 8:12 pm
Our View: 900 funds? State should consolidate
Fans of wildlife conservation likely were pleased to learn last year about the establishment the Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge.
July 22, 2014 - 9:24 pm
Reeder: Illinois could learn a lot from Texas
PORT ISABEL, TEXAS – I like to eat at blue-collar diners and cafés, particularly when I’m vacation. ...
July 22, 2014 - 9:24 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 - 9:58 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 - 9:15 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 - 9:36 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
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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 - 9:43 pm
Church bulletins
Joliet Jewish Congregation services, dinner to be heldJOLIET – Joliet Jewish Congregation Shabbat Se ...
May 23, 2014 - 9:51 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 - 8:21 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 - 9:35 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
The basic tools for backyard grilling
With the smells of charcoal and propane beginning to perfume backyards across the nation, now is the perfect time to take stock of your equipment.
May 28, 2014 - 9:47 pm
Stuff(ed) on the grill: Savory fillings enliven the usual suspects
Grilling already has got its steaks, slabs and skewers. With summer coming, maybe it’s time to slap another “s” down on that sizzlin’ hot grate: as in ...
May 28, 2014 - 9:47 pm