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Verona native wins big on Wheel of Fortune
CHICAGO – After keeping her silence for two months, Verona native Amy Johnson is finally able to talk about her performance on Wheel of Fort ...
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April 17, 2014 - 9:39 pm
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Holy Week Services at Friends In Christ Lutheran ChurchMORRIS – You are invited to attend services at Friends In Christ during Holy Week.The ...
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April 17, 2014 - 9:44 pm

Wilmington holds off Coal City rally
COAL CITY – Wilmington softball took an early lead and added just enough to it to hold off a late-charging Coal City team, 8-6, Thursday in ...
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April 17, 2014 - 9:35 pm

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April 17, 2014 - 9:32 pm

World War II veteran honored by France
MORRIS – Seventy-one years after Arnold “Sonny” Kjellesvik found himself drafted into World War II, he was recognized by France and awarded ...
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April 17, 2014 - 9:33 pm
Nostalgic Morris great site for Gus Macker tournament
MORRIS – This will be the 12th year of Gus Macker 3-on-3 in Morris and registration has begun.Gus Macker participants and fans every year en ...
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April 17, 2014 - 9:33 pm

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Band, choral programs do well at contest
MINOOKA – Minooka Community High School would like to congratulate the band and choral programs on their outstanding showings at this past weekend’s I ...
April 17, 2014 - 9:41 pm
Verona native wins big on Wheel of Fortune
CHICAGO – After keeping her silence for two months, Verona native Amy Johnson is finally able to talk about her performance on Wheel of Fortune, which ...
April 17, 2014 - 9:39 pm
Second annual White Oak Tech Trot will be held on May 3
MORRIS – As the weather gets warmer and runners take to the streets, White Oak Elementary School is gearing up to hold its second annual White Oak Tec ...
April 17, 2014 - 9:20 pm
EMA Director Jim Lutz will retire at the end of the month
MORRIS – Jim Lutz promises last year’s record flood, tornado and arctic onslaught did not impact his decision to retire from his post as Grundy County ...
April 17, 2014 - 9:20 pm
One year after flood, area is more prepared
MORRIS – The newly poured concrete wall lining the walkway to Morris Hospital’s emergency room doesn’t look like much, but the 4-foot-tall barrier cou ...
April 17, 2014 - 9:19 pm
Nostalgic Morris great site for Gus Macker tournament
MORRIS – This will be the 12th year of Gus Macker 3-on-3 in Morris and registration has begun.Gus Ma ...
April 17, 2014 - 9:33 pm
Joliet Junior College chef Vonhoff to retire after 30 years
JOLIET – Joliet Junior College chef Keith Vonhoff chose a culinary career partly to avoid math, or so he thought.
April 16, 2014 - 9:24 pm
Local middle school announces honor roll
MAZON – At the end of each quarter Mazon Verona Kinsman Middle School recognizes the accomplishments of its students through the honor roll.
April 16, 2014 - 9:22 pm
Two Morris high alums compete at national speech contest
Former Morris Community High School speech team members Lauren Galloway and Jeremy Murphy recently competed in the American Forensics Association Nati ...
April 16, 2014 - 9:23 pm
Morris High School working on education foundation
MORRIS – Morris Community High School may soon create an education foundation.The school district is ...
April 17, 2014 - 10:56 am

Wilmington holds off Coal City rally
COAL CITY – Wilmington softball took an early lead and added just enough to it to hold off a late-charging Coal City team, 8-6, Thursday in Interstate ...
April 17, 2014 - 9:35 pm
Rogers: Use spring catalogs to gauge reel needs
Deals, deals, and more deals. The spring catalogs come flying in the through the mailbox and offer us incentives to come and buy the latest and the gr ...
April 17, 2014 - 9:20 pm
Coal City stomps Sandwich behind offensive surge
The Coal City baseball team picked up another Interstate Eight Conference win on Wednesday, knocking off Sandwich, 13-2.
April 17, 2014 - 9:20 pm
Burns feeling it in win against Barbs
MORRIS – Redskins freshman pitcher Abby Burns got her fourth shutout of the season Thursday afternoon, striking out 13 in the process. The three-hit e ...
April 17, 2014 - 9:19 pm
Roundup: Led by Smyk, Rochelle tennis decisively defeats Morris
The Morris tennis team dropped a 4-1 decision to Rochelle on Wednesday with No. 2 singles player Jon Smyk beating Kalvin Parker, 6-2, 6-2.
April 16, 2014 - 9:36 pm
Musick: For Versteeg, it’s déjà vu (plus a ’do)
CHICAGO – Kris Versteeg unveiled a new haircut Wednesday. The Blackhawks’ winger had his hair closel ...
April 16, 2014 - 9:34 pm
Channahon volleyball enjoys undefeated season
CHANNAHON – A second-place finish at the 2013 IESA Seventh Grade Class 4A Girls Volleyball State Tournament provided Channahon Junior HIgh’s players w ...
April 16, 2014 - 9:27 pm
Morris softball opens NIB12E slate with win over Yorkville
MORRIS – Both the Morris and Yorkville softball teams certainly know each other by now. Not only are they Northern Illinois Big 12 East Conference riv ...
April 16, 2014 - 9:25 pm
Redskins open conference with victory
With weather forcing cancellations on both Monday and Tuesday, the Morris Redskins baseball team kicked off its conference slate Wednesday night with ...
April 16, 2014 - 9:22 pm
Senior hitter leads Minooka past Plainfield South
CHANNAHON – One dominant hitter can mask a lot of mistakes for a volleyball team. So can mistakes being made in bunches by the opponent.
April 15, 2014 - 9:27 pm

Quinn stresses plans for student financial aid expansion
DeKALB – Adrianna Carr has dreams of working in public relations for a company like Disney, which she said wouldn’t be possible without state tuition ...
April 4, 2014 - 9:36 pm
Oberweis defeats Truax in U.S. Senate race
State Sen. Jim Oberweis, R-Sugar Grove, on Tuesday defeated political novice Doug Truax of Downers Grove in the U.S. Senate Republican primary.
March 18, 2014 - 11:27 pm
Oberweis takes on Truax in U.S. Senate primary
State Sen. Jim Oberweis, R-Sugar Grove, faces a political novice in the U.S. Senate Republican primary race.
March 14, 2014 - 9:40 pm
County to set aid for tornado relief
Gov. Pat Quinn announced Wednesday the state would provide $45 million in state money to help Illinois local governments recover from November’s torna ...
March 5, 2014 - 9:41 pm

Let old debts die
The Social Security Administration has paused its misguided efforts to collect debts more than a decade old, including dunning children of the dead. C ...
April 17, 2014 - 9:41 pm
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April 17, 2014 - 9:32 pm
Our View: Eliminating the secrecy of severance
When it comes to public money, nothing should be kept a secret. That’s not always the case, obviousl ...
April 16, 2014 - 9:35 pm
Mullens: Modern conveniences and other iSigns of spring
Today I saw my first crocus popping up after the long winter. It was in a picture a friend posted on Facebook. Suddenly, it seemed everyone was postin ...
April 16, 2014 - 9:35 pm
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April 16, 2014 - 9:28 pm
Our View: Bipartisan job training bill has potential to succeed
When dealing with the divided government in Washington, D.C., bipartisanship is crucial toward getting anything accomplished.
April 15, 2014 - 9:38 pm
Reeder: Dispelling Illinois' May Day myth
SPRINGFIELD – Growing up during the Cold War, May Day always was a bit ominous.On the evening news, ...
April 15, 2014 - 9:28 pm
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April 15, 2014 - 9:24 pm
Miller: Madigan 'bit off more than he could chew'
A long time ago, I asked Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan why he never golfed at his golf outing fundraisers.
April 14, 2014 - 9:11 pm
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April 14, 2014 - 9:10 pm

Mazon mobile food pantry helps families
MAZON – About 115 area families took part in the mobile food pantry sponsored by Mazon State Bank, ITW Filtration and Seco Systems at Mazon City Park ...
April 16, 2014 - 9:32 pm
White Oak Tech Trot will be May 3
MORRIS – The second annual White Oak Tech Trot will be held Saturday May 3.The run will begin at 9 a ...
April 16, 2014 - 9:34 pm
Grundy and LaSalle teams do well in chemistry competition
SENECA – The Grundy and LaSalle teams did an excellent job in the “You Be the Chemist Challenge” (YBTCC) held earlier this year.
April 11, 2014 - 9:47 pm
Seneca High School announces honor roll
SENECA – The students who made Seneca High School Quarter 3 Honor Rolls are as follows.High honor ro ...
April 11, 2014 - 9:47 pm
Morris High announces honor roll
Morris Community High School presents the third quarter high honor roll and honor roll students for freshman through senior classes.
April 9, 2014 - 9:34 pm
Hamann granted five-year contract as Coal City principal
COAL CITY – During the 28 years he has spent with the Coal City Consolidated School District, Mitch Hamann has been a teacher, a coach, an assistant p ...
April 9, 2014 - 9:32 pm
White family fills We Care of Grundy County's pantry
MORRIS – On March 28, the friends and family of Robyn White donated $750 to help We Care of Grundy County purchase 4,325 pounds of food from Northern ...
April 4, 2014 - 9:55 pm
4-H youth shine in regional equine knowledge contest
AURORA – Members of 4-H from DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, McHenry and Will counties competed in several divisions of the Northeast Regional 4-H Hipp ...
April 4, 2014 - 9:35 pm
Minooka high school senior named Student of the Month
MINOOKA – Congratulations are extended to Minooka Community High School senior Allison Walther, daughter of Debbie Walther of Channahon, for being nam ...
April 2, 2014 - 9:03 pm
Kids coloring contest held for Public Health Week
MORRIS – As part of Public Health Week, which runs from April 7 to April 13, the Grundy County Health Department collaborated with local elementary an ...
April 2, 2014 - 9:04 pm

Church bulletins
Holy Week Services at Friends In Christ Lutheran ChurchMORRIS – You are invited to attend services a ...
April 17, 2014 - 9:44 pm
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Lenten fish fryto be held todayMORRIS – The Immaculate Conception School Sports Committee will hold ...
April 12, 2014 - 8:54 am
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Living Water Church of the Nazarene Easter Egg HuntMORRIS – Living Water Church of the Nazarene will ...
April 3, 2014 - 9:36 pm
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Grace Lutheran Church Lenten WorkshopMORRIS – Grace Lutheran Church will gather for midweek Lenten w ...
March 27, 2014 - 9:24 pm
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Grace Lutheran Church Lenten Workshop MORRIS – Grace Lutheran Church will gather for midweek Lenten ...
March 20, 2014 - 9:13 pm
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Grace Lutheran Church Lenten WorkshopMORRIS -- Grace Lutheran Church will gather for midweek Lenten ...
March 14, 2014 - 9:41 am
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Grace Lutheran Church Lenten WorkshopMORRIS -- Grace Lutheran Church will gather for midweek Lenten ...
March 6, 2014 - 9:00 pm
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Coal City church to hold ‘Hallelujah’ Soup Supper COAL CITY – Coal City United Methodist Church, 680 ...
Feb. 13, 2014 - 9:21 pm
Catholic Charities introduces supportive services for veteran families
JOLIET – Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet recently started offering a program to provide supportive services for veteran families (SSVF).
Feb. 13, 2014 - 9:22 pm
My Father's House of Prayer hires new pastor
MORRIS – My Father’s House of Prayer of Morris will have a new senior pastor starting Feb. 16.The ch ...
Feb. 7, 2014 - 9:51 pm

Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby earns award
MORRIS – Century 21 Coleman-Hornsby recently earned the Pinnacle Quality Service Award.“At Century 2 ...
April 14, 2014 - 9:19 pm
Gagliardo: Big and small ways to help local nonprofits
MORRIS – Twice in the last month I’ve picked up a newspaper to find an article written about a nonprofit agency on the brink of closing its doors. In ...
April 7, 2014 - 9:31 pm
OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center offices relocate
OTTAWA – Two offices within the 1050 Medical Office Building at OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center have relocated. The Outpatient Wound Care Clinic ha ...
March 31, 2014 - 9:39 pm
Morris Hospital announces diabetes programs for April
MORRIS – The Diabetes Education Center at Morris Hospital will host its monthly Diabetes Support Group from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 8 at Morris Hos ...
March 31, 2014 - 9:34 pm
Morris Hospital Yorkville Campus set to open April 7
YORKVILLE – The Morris Hospital Yorkville Campus is scheduled to open for patient services on Monday. Initial offerings will include immediate care se ...
March 31, 2014 - 9:30 pm
Newark woman earns coveted pink Cadillac
NEWARK – Mary Kay’s Independent Sales Director Shari Chapman has earned the use of the exclusive Mary Kay pink Cadillac, an iconic symbol of success, ...
March 31, 2014 - 9:30 pm
Red Carpet Travel earns sales award
MORRIS – Red Carpet Travel was recently honored for its sales achievement in 2013, among 210 travel agency members of the MAST Travel Network, at an a ...
March 24, 2014 - 9:18 pm
Morris Hospital cardiologist Ahmed achieves certification
MORRIS – Syed Ahmed, M.D., a cardiologist on the medical staff at Morris Hospital, has been recertified in cardiovascular disease by the American Boar ...
March 24, 2014 - 9:18 pm
Berkot’s Super Foods hosts Dr. Seuss celebration
COAL CITY – Berkot’s Super Foods is celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday today at seven of its locations, including its Coal City store.
March 24, 2014 - 9:24 pm
Irish Setter Club of America Rescue joins Petfinder site
MINOOKA – Irish Setter Club of America Rescue, Minooka, has joined thousands of animal welfare organizations across North America and beyond that list ...
March 17, 2014 - 9:58 pm

Brunching it up for Easter
Easter brunch has become almost as much a part of the Easter celebration as chocolate, eggs and bunnies. It is a way to continue that feel-good sense ...
April 15, 2014 - 9:29 pm
How to make homemade tortillas that you’ll love
Back in the mid-1800s, tensions were mounting between the U.S. and Mexico. Contemporaneously, many Irish Catholic, immigrants to the U.S. were experi ...
April 8, 2014 - 9:43 pm
Spring for salads, but make healthy choices in ingredients
Whether you want to enjoy a salad at your favorite restaurant, breeze through a salad bar for a quick and nutritious lunch, or stock your fridge and p ...
April 1, 2014 - 9:03 pm
Pasta with cauliflower or broccoli rabe and sausage possibilities for dinner
Spring, with its lighter, greener dishes and view toward bikini season, is just about here. So now is the perfect time to get in the last hearty taste ...
March 25, 2014 - 9:06 pm
Sunshine bars poised to brighten anyone's day
Grapefruit, love child of an orange/pomelo hookup, flaunts one parent's sunny nature and the other's thick-skinned, rotund ways. The hybrid is all sun ...
March 26, 2014 - 9:09 pm
These doughnuts can help you ‘lighten up’
How do you pass up a doughnut? Most of us don’t despite the fact they are loaded with useless calories.
March 18, 2014 - 10:47 pm
Crumbs can be a cook’s best friend
Crumbs deserve respect.Those morsels of breads, cookies or crackers can be a cook’s best friend – if ...
March 20, 2014 - 9:18 pm
Fishing for flavor: Look to the sea for dinner possibilities during Lent
Lent is a time when less can mean more, especially in the kitchen. Going without need not be faced w ...
March 12, 2014 - 9:27 pm
Breakfast for dinner, a trend with a new name: Brinner
Maybe it’s time for brunch to make way for brinner.The “brunch” concept has been around since the 18 ...
March 6, 2014 - 8:44 pm
Head over heels for flan
MINNEAPOLIS – We’ve always believed that baking should be fun, with the best recipes being both entertaining to prepare and delicious to eat.
March 3, 2014 - 9:37 pm