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Hawks’ fourth-quarter rally downs Braves

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Former Wilmington high school teacher, coach charged with sexual abuse

Jan. 29, 2015 - 3:31 pm

Grundy County Courthouse to get security improvements

Jan. 28, 2015 - 8:36 pm

Gardner Village Clerk resigns; replacement will be appointed

Jan. 28, 2015 - 8:42 pm

Will County board member thanks Minooka board

Jan. 28, 2015 - 11:59 am

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Watch live: Boys and girls varsity basketball
Area boys and girls basketball teams are playing throughout the area tonight. Catch the action live through our partner High School Cube.Eve ...
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Jan. 29, 2015 - 3:21 pm
Roundup: Morris bowlers remain unbeaten in NIB 12
MORRIS – That’s seven up and seven down for the Morris girls bowling team as far as Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference opponents go.On Tues ...
Local
Jan. 28, 2015 - 8:37 pm

Grundy farmers encouraged to enroll in farm bill programs soon
MORRIS – Navigating and enrolling in new programs offered through the 2013 farm bill is on the to-do lists of many local farmers as federall ...
Local
Jan. 28, 2015 - 8:37 pm

Hub Arkush: Belichick, Carroll two peas in a pod?
PHOENIX – It is impossible to experience a Super Bowl week without every story line and all of the minutest details surrounding every indivi ...
Sports
Jan. 28, 2015 - 9:06 pm

Got spider veins? Help is here
Spider veins getting you down? You’re not alone. Spider veins are one of the most common vein problems, especially for women. The ...
Health
Dec. 16, 2014 - 2:53 pm
Lopez: Life and love on the march
“I wouldn’t have even considered abortion if it weren’t legal.”A woman was speaking about her own experience in front of the Supreme Court o ...
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Jan. 28, 2015 - 8:40 pm

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Grundy County high school students can get free dresses at Prom Expo
MORRIS – Grundy County teens have a chance to go to prom for far cheaper than the average price tag that includes formal wear, flowers, hair, nails an ...
Jan. 29, 2015 - 6:30 pm
Former Wilmington high school teacher, coach charged with sexual abuse
WILMINGTON – Police announced Thursday the arrest of a former Wilmington High School social studies teacher and girls basketball coach, alleging he en ...
Jan. 29, 2015 - 3:31 pm
Gardner Village Clerk resigns; replacement will be appointed
GARDNER – Gardner Village Clerk Becky Pasternak turned in her resignation at Monday’s Gardner Village Board meeting. She is scheduled to leave her pos ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 8:42 pm
Grundy County Courthouse to get security improvements
MORRIS – It has been recommended by board committees that the Grundy County Board buy X-ray equipment to be used for security at the courthouse.
Jan. 28, 2015 - 8:36 pm
Morris speech team places high in numerous tournaments
MORRIS – Members of the Morris Community High School Redskins speech team are talking their way through the Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference as the ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 8:33 pm
Grundy farmers encouraged to enroll in farm bill programs soon
MORRIS – Navigating and enrolling in new programs offered through the 2013 farm bill is on the to-do lists of many local farmers as federally-mandated ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 8:37 pm
Will County board member thanks Minooka board
MINOOKA - Will County Board Member Don Gould thanked Minooka village trustees and the village Tuesday for working on extending the Lions Park bike pat ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 11:59 am
Garage Squad star returns to school to speak to students
MORRIS – Students in the Grundy Area Vocational Center’s automotive technology program learned firsthand Tuesday from Joe Zolper what it takes to beco ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 8:54 am
Vehicle rolls three times in Gardner accident Monday
GARDNER – Icy road conditions Monday night caused a handful of accidents in the Grundy County area.J ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 5:51 pm
Executive order halts Grundy Mental Health Court funding
MORRIS – The Grundy County Mental Health Court program has been put on hold due to the governor's executive order freezing all state discretionary spe ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 3:48 pm

Watch live: Boys and girls varsity basketball
Area boys and girls basketball teams are playing throughout the area tonight. Catch the action live through our partner High School Cube.
Jan. 29, 2015 - 3:21 pm
Hub Arkush: Belichick, Carroll two peas in a pod?
PHOENIX – It is impossible to experience a Super Bowl week without every story line and all of the minutest details surrounding every individual invol ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 9:06 pm
Roundup: Morris bowlers remain unbeaten in NIB 12
MORRIS – That’s seven up and seven down for the Morris girls bowling team as far as Northern Illinois Big 12 Conference opponents go.
Jan. 28, 2015 - 8:37 pm
Hawks’ fourth-quarter rally downs Braves
MORRIS – “Never Die Easy” is the name of Walter Payton’s autobiography, but that phrase can just as well describe the Saratoga seventh-grade boys bask ...
Jan. 29, 2015 - 11:13 am
Watch live: Boys and girls varsity basketball
Several area basketball teams are playing this evening. Catch the action live through our partner, High School Cube.
Jan. 28, 2015 - 5:09 pm
Third-quarter surge powers Indians past Wildcats
MINOOKA – A couple weeks ago, the Minooka girls blitzed Plainfield Central off the get-go and breezed to a Southwest Prairie Conference victory.
Jan. 28, 2015 - 4:51 pm
Hub Arkush: Patriots' Ninkovich proud of Chicago-area roots
PHOENIX – Rob Ninkovich has made the journey from high school football star to NFL journeyman, and after being cut three times and suffering a serious ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 8:19 pm
Goss: Minooka's Joe Butler does it all for Indians
Minooka coach Scott Tanaka made an interesting comment after his boys basketball team’s 66-65 victory Friday night at Plainfield North.
Jan. 27, 2015 - 7:56 pm
Roundup: Seneca girls get past Westmont in I-8 tourney
COAL CITY – Using an 18-2 advantage in the first quarter, Seneca’s girls basketball team scored a 46-35 win over Westmont in the Interstate Eight Conf ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 7:52 pm
Redskins take slow ride to victory over Crusaders
MORRIS – Heading into Monday night’s game against Ottawa Marquette, the Morris girls basketball team knew the Crusaders wanted to slow down the pace. ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 7:51 pm

Lopez: Life and love on the march
“I wouldn’t have even considered abortion if it weren’t legal.”A woman was speaking about her own ex ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 8:40 pm
Letter: Don't reduce state funding of Human Service organizations
To the Editor:Since the election of Bruce Rauner as governor, there has been much speculation regard ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 8:40 pm
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Jan. 28, 2015 - 8:40 pm
Letter: Thank you Grundy County residents for donating
The Land Use Department offers a grateful thank you to all of the Grundy County residents who provided gently used toys and new toys for our Annual To ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 8:07 pm
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Jan. 27, 2015 - 8:10 pm
Reeder: Greater transparency needed with personnel issues
SPRINGFIELD – Sometimes, elected officials forget who’s the boss.They think they are accountable onl ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 7:58 pm
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Jan. 26, 2015 - 8:28 pm
Miller: Illinois voters getting the change they voted for
Gov. Bruce Rauner didn’t completely close the door to higher taxes last week during a speech at the University of Chicago, but he made it very clear w ...
Jan. 26, 2015 - 8:28 pm
Our View: Madigan big part of the problem
The Illinois House chose its leader for 2015-17 earlier this month.As it has done for all but two ye ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:42 pm
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Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:39 pm

Local college briefs
College in Missouri announces honor rollLINN, Mo. – A local student made the honor roll at State Tec ...
Jan. 28, 2015 - 8:36 pm
Minooka High School to host theater event
MINOOKA – Are your children in need a good laugh to get them through the winter? If so, come out to the Minooka Community High School – Central Campus ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 8:13 pm
Healthcare Marketplace Navigators made available
MORRIS – As part of the Affordable Care Act, most uninsured Illinoisans have opportunities for health coverage through the Illinois Health Insurance M ...
Jan. 27, 2015 - 8:12 pm
Newark High School honor roll students announced
NEWARK – Newark Community High School has released its recent Honor Roll students for the 2014-15 school year.
Jan. 27, 2015 - 7:55 pm
Gotta Do It
Pantherettes celebrate 50 yearsGARDNER – Gardner-South Wilmington High School will be celebrating 50 ...
Jan. 26, 2015 - 8:26 pm
Gardner school supports Team Megan
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Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:44 pm
Community kitchen to be relocating
OTTAWA – Beginning Monday, A Servant’s Heart Community Kitchen will relocate to Christ Episcopal Church in Ottawa, which is located on the southeast c ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:42 pm
Eighth annual YMCA Giving Gala slated for Feb. 28
BOLINGBROOK – Mark your calendars and plan to join the Greater Joliet Area YMCA for its eighth annual Giving Gala on Feb. 28, at the Bolingbrook Golf ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:42 pm
Shabbona Middle School students make honor rolls
MORRIS – Shabbona Middle School students have been recognized for their academic accomplishments through the posting of the honor roll for the second ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:38 pm
College briefs
Grove City College dean’s list announcedGROVE CITY, Pa. – Lauren Bodett of Seneca has been named to ...
Jan. 22, 2015 - 8:40 pm

Church bulletins
COAL CITY – Make plans to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, and attend Assumption Catholic Church’s annual dinner dance fundraiser from 5 p.m. to 12 ...
Jan. 23, 2015 - 5:41 pm
Church bulletins
Souper Bowl "Trivia Night" at Peace Lutheran ChurchMORRIS – What is "Souper Bowl of Caring"? It is a ...
Jan. 15, 2015 - 9:50 pm
Church bulletins
Free movie night at Living Water Church todayMORRIS – Free Movie Night at Living Water Church, 118 E ...
Jan. 8, 2015 - 8:50 pm
Church bulletins
Coal City church holds soup supperCOAL CITY – Coal City United Methodist Church, 6805 E. McArdle Roa ...
Jan. 1, 2015 - 6:48 pm
Church bulletins
Coal City church holds soup supper COAL CITY – Coal City United Methodist Church, 6805 E. McArdle Ro ...
Dec. 25, 2014 - 5:26 pm
Church bulletins
Blue Christmas Service Monday at Braceville UMCBRACEVILLE – AT 6 p.m. on Monday a Blue Christmas Wor ...
Dec. 18, 2014 - 8:53 pm
Morris church hosts Christmas program
MORRIS – The Sunday school children at Friends In Christ Lutheran Church will present their Christmas program at 7 p.m. Wednesday. The program is titl ...
Dec. 12, 2014 - 8:32 pm
Church bulletins
Blue Christmas service at Minooka churchMINOOKA – A Blue Christmas Service will be held at 6:30 p.m. ...
Dec. 11, 2014 - 9:15 pm
Church bulletins
Piano and vocal concert to be held at Coal City United Methodist Church COAL CITY – Coal City United ...
Dec. 4, 2014 - 9:19 pm
Church bulletins
Grace Lutheran Church worship to relax in holiday seasonMORRIS – Grace Lutheran church will gather a ...
Nov. 28, 2014 - 10:07 pm

Lutefisk mac-and cheese? You betcha
Chris Dorff, president of the 105-year-old Olsen Fish Co. in Minneapolis, thinks the way to save lutefisk is to innovate.
Jan. 6, 2015 - 9:01 pm
Cooking tips and tricks to smooth the holiday
Doing a lot of cooking over the holidays? We've gathered some tricks and tips from our reporting to help you with the little things.Doing a lot of coo ...
Dec. 23, 2014 - 8:17 pm
Brisket, latkes and tzimmes: Hanukkah is here again
Latkes – potato pancakes – are a delicious reminder of the Hanukkah story. The story is that when the Jewish warriors made their way into the desecrat ...
Dec. 16, 2014 - 3:30 pm
Sweeten up the holidays
For many years I've made cookies for the holidays. Lots and lots of cookies. For gifts, for parties, sometimes just to have around the house. Fun, yes ...
Dec. 9, 2014 - 9:27 pm
Ready-to-eat popcorn sales popping
CHICAGO – Popcorn company executive Alan Petrik knows on which side his business is buttered – think flavor combos that go far beyond the classic Chic ...
Dec. 2, 2014 - 9:32 pm
Side dishes rock the Thanksgiving menu
The Big Bird gets all the attention on Thanksgiving.But the supporting roles for this dinnertime dra ...
Nov. 27, 2014 - 10:13 am
Morris and Joliet dietitians offer tips for safe feasting
MORRIS – Let’s face it: The typical Thanksgiving dinner is too high in calories, refined carbohydrates and fat – especially for the weight conscious a ...
Nov. 27, 2014 - 10:12 am