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March 4, 2015 - 9:11 pm

Families of Faith to host conference Final Four

UPDATED: March 4, 2015 - 9:44 pm

Grundy County holding off on participating in life skills house project

March 4, 2015 - 9:14 pm

Coal City officials still asking Grundy County for liability insurance

March 4, 2015 - 9:16 pm

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Lopez: Love and sacrifice in Korea
Eun-man is 26 years old. He was born with cerebral palsy. He spent 14 years in a hospital, and many people are grateful for it.During his ho ...
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Minooka school district students have Ag in Classroom
SHOREWOOD – As the classroom lights went out and the black light came to life, fourth-grade students at Walnut Trails Elementary School in S ...
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UPDATED: March 4, 2015 - 9:21 pm

Road 2 Reality highlights distracted driving
MORRIS – Parents and high school students gazed at a destroyed SUV surrounded by firemen and beaming fire truck lights for over five minutes ...
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UPDATED: March 4, 2015 - 9:20 pm

Protect your car with Ford’s extended service plan
You’ve bought the car of your dreams. Now, how to protect it. Did you know that your vehicle has more than 20,000 parts that could ...
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Feb. 26, 2015 - 12:26 pm
Watch live: Morris boys varsity basketball
Starting at 7:30 p.m., the Morris varsity boys basketball team will take on Plano in a regional playoff game. Catch the action live through ...
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President Cook gives last State of the Village address
CHANNAHON – Village President Joe Cook’s 12th and last State of the Village address Wednesday was an emotional one, consisting not only of a recitatio ...
March 4, 2015 - 9:06 pm
Morris student performs well on mock trial team
MORRIS – Later this month, Joel Heilmann of Morris will be closing attorney for the plaintiff in a wrongful death case.
March 4, 2015 - 9:06 pm
Grundy County holding off on participating in life skills house project
MORRIS – The county has decided to hold off on a special education life skills house proposed to be constructed on county property.
March 4, 2015 - 9:14 pm
Coal City officials still asking Grundy County for liability insurance
COAL CITY – Discussions continue with Grundy County and Coal City officials regarding liability issues when it comes to Coal City police backing up th ...
March 4, 2015 - 9:16 pm
Tuesday last day to register for April 7 election
MORRIS – Grundy County Clerk Kay Olson reminds voters the deadline to register to vote for the April 7 consolidated election is Tuesday.
March 3, 2015 - 9:34 pm
Premier Academy hosts art show
MORRIS – Premier Academy is hosting an Art Showing from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Whimsy in downtown Morris.
March 3, 2015 - 9:26 pm
Dwight looking to build new $4.1 million pool
DWIGHT – The village of Dwight is looking at ways to finance a new city pool to replace the current Stevenson Pool, which is almost 40 years old. Vill ...
March 3, 2015 - 9:19 pm
Road 2 Reality highlights distracted driving
MORRIS – Parents and high school students gazed at a destroyed SUV surrounded by firemen and beaming fire truck lights for over five minutes as the cr ...
UPDATED: March 4, 2015 - 9:20 pm
Minooka school district students have Ag in Classroom
SHOREWOOD – As the classroom lights went out and the black light came to life, fourth-grade students at Walnut Trails Elementary School in Shorewood s ...
UPDATED: March 4, 2015 - 9:21 pm
Channahon could consider cupcake law
CHANNAHON – Village trustees may consider a version of the same “cupcake law” approved last fall by Joliet.
March 3, 2015 - 9:24 pm

Morris uses balance to trip Plano in regional semifinal
COAL CITY — Rebounding and a balanced offense helped lead Morris to a 62-52 win over Plano on Wednesday night in the semifinals of the Class 3A Coal C ...
NEW: March 4, 2015 - 10:07 pm
Families of Faith to host conference Final Four
CHANNAHON – For basketball fans, this weekend will be a busy one at Families of Faith Christian Academy in Chanahon. Families of Faith is hosting the ...
UPDATED: March 4, 2015 - 9:44 pm
Butler shines in Minooka team effort
JOLIET – Earlier this basketball season, Minooka boys basketball coach Scott Tanaka’s statement raised a few eyebrows. “I think Joe Butler is the best ...
March 4, 2015 - 9:09 pm
Watch live: Morris boys varsity basketball
Starting at 7:30 p.m., the Morris varsity boys basketball team will take on Plano in a regional playoff game. Catch the action live through our partne ...
March 4, 2015 - 3:47 pm
Morris’ Knapp earns all-OVC honors at EIU
CHARLESTON – Morris graduate Haleigh Knapp, who won three consecutive Class 2A state high jump titles, recently helped Eastern Illinois University’s w ...
March 3, 2015 - 9:32 pm
Coal City boys battle Plano to the end
COAL CITY – When an underdog wants to pull off an upset in the postseason, nearly everything has to go its way.
March 3, 2015 - 9:15 pm
Coal City’s Budde signs with Trinity Christian
COAL CITY – Catching has always been a valuable commodity in baseball circles. If you have a player who is good behind the plate, and wants to play th ...
March 3, 2015 - 9:22 pm
Coal City fights Plano to the end in regional loss
COAL CITY — After playing a nearly perfect first half, the Coal City boys basketball team couldn't quite sustain that level in the second half Monday ...
March 2, 2015 - 9:41 pm
Coal City’s Verdun re-signs with Chicago Bandits
ROSEMONT – Chicago Bandits general manager Aaron M. Moore announced Monday that the team has agreed to terms with pitcher/first baseman Kirsten Verdun ...
March 2, 2015 - 9:23 pm
Coal City caps season with 3rd-place trophy
BLOOMINGTON – After experiencing a memorable season in so many respects, it only seemed appropriate Coal City’s wrestling team would capture a state t ...
March 2, 2015 - 8:53 pm

Another View: Celebrate Nasdaq milestone, but …
Break out the champagne. The tech-fueled Nasdaq closed at 5,000 Monday for the first time since 2000. Despite a small drop Tuesday, it’s within range ...
NEW: March 4, 2015 - 9:28 pm
Lopez: Love and sacrifice in Korea
Eun-man is 26 years old. He was born with cerebral palsy. He spent 14 years in a hospital, and many people are grateful for it.
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NEW: March 4, 2015 - 9:21 pm
Letter: Regional Safe Schools program deserves funding
To the Editor:This year marks an important anniversary for our nation of 150 years since the end of ...
March 3, 2015 - 9:35 pm
Reeder: Shenanigans by demonstrators aren't doing themselves any favors
MADISON, Wis. – It’s not every day I interview someone dressed in nothing but bright-red long johns and a medieval Viking helmet standing in the middl ...
March 3, 2015 - 9:28 pm
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March 3, 2015 - 9:27 pm
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March 2, 2015 - 9:02 pm
Miller: Here’s a deadline Rauner should have missed
A rookie mistake has led to some big problems. House Speaker Michael Madigan and Senate President Jo ...
March 2, 2015 - 9:16 pm
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Feb. 27, 2015 - 8:06 pm
Our View: Don't make government less transparent
Here we go again. Some lawmakers in Springfield again are taking aim at making government less transparent.
Feb. 27, 2015 - 8:06 pm

Daylight saving time resumes Sunday
Daylight saving time will begin at 2 a.m. Sunday. Before you go to sleep Saturday night, be sure to move your clocks forward one hour.
NEW: March 4, 2015 - 9:28 pm
Upcoming screenings and school registrations
Early learning screenings set for 3- to 5-year-oldsThe Grundy County Early Learning Screening team, ...
March 4, 2015 - 9:11 pm
Grundy-Kendall spelling bee winner going to D.C.
MORRIS – The Grundy Kendall Regional Office of Education held its local spelling bee at the Morris Community High School Auditorium Saturday.
March 4, 2015 - 9:19 pm
Tuesday last day to register for April 7 election
MORRIS – Grundy County Clerk Kay Olson reminds voters the deadline to register to vote for the April 7 consolidated election is Tuesday.
March 3, 2015 - 9:34 pm
Gotta Do It
SWCD Pond Seminar MORRIS – The Grundy County Soil & Water Conservation District along with the Kenda ...
March 3, 2015 - 9:31 pm
Premier Academy hosts art show
MORRIS – Premier Academy is hosting an Art Showing from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Whimsy in downtown Morris.
March 3, 2015 - 9:26 pm
Gardner student honored by Blackhawks
CHICAGO – A Gardner grade schooler has been recognized by the Chicago Blackhawks as the BMO Harris Bank Youth Hockey Player of the Month.
March 3, 2015 - 9:30 pm
Jumpers needed for Polar Plunge Sunday
YORKVILLE – People can support Special Olympics athletes by jumping into the waters of Loon Lake at Silver Springs State Park in Yorkville at 1 p.m. S ...
March 2, 2015 - 9:13 pm
Grade school hosts science fair
SENECA – Students of Seneca Grade School’s South Campus held their Science Fair on Feb. 20. After mo ...
March 4, 2015 - 11:17 am
MVK students participate in Random Acts of Kindness Week
MAZON – Random Acts of Kindness Week was recently celebrated by students at Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Middle School in Mazon.
Feb. 27, 2015 - 7:47 pm

Church bulletins
20th annual Chili Supper set for Saturday SOUTH WILMINGTON – The 20th Annual Chili Supper will be he ...
Feb. 19, 2015 - 9:51 pm
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Coal City United Methodist to host soup supper COAL CITY – The Coal City United Methodist Church, 6 ...
Feb. 5, 2015 - 11:30 pm
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Catholic Schools Week wraps up at ICSMORRIS – Catholic Schools Week was celebrated in Catholic schoo ...
Jan. 29, 2015 - 9:12 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
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Coal City church holds soup supperCOAL CITY – Coal City United Methodist Church, 6805 E. McArdle Roa ...
Jan. 1, 2015 - 6:48 pm
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Coal City church holds soup supper COAL CITY – Coal City United Methodist Church, 6805 E. McArdle Ro ...
Dec. 25, 2014 - 5:26 pm

Tuna noodle casserole makes a comeback
I did not grow up having to eat tuna noodle casserole, which may be one reason I actually like it. O ...
Feb. 24, 2015 - 9:55 pm
Maple: not just for syrup and sugar
In coffee, tea and barbecue sauce, with duck, turkey and salads, it’s become a go-to flavor. Growing ...
Feb. 18, 2015 - 10:00 pm
Recipes for homemade caramel treats for your valentine
Chocolate may be the go-to sweet for Valentine’s Day, but it’s time to show caramel a little love. I ...
Feb. 10, 2015 - 10:32 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