Host agreement to go before council

After months of discussion, a draft host agreement that could lead to the expansion of Envirotech Landfill was recommended for approval by the Finance and Administration Committee and will now go to the full Morris City Council. ... Read More »

‘Business of life’

Eighth-graders at Channahon Junior High learned some rather adult lessons this past week in career development and financial management. This is the second year Channahon School District 17 and Junior Achievement have teamed up to give the insight to the students. Both the school and the organization say it’s been a win-win all the way around. ... Read More »

Road to Reality

Students of Gardner South Wilmington High School and numerous volunteers put on the Road to Reality show Wednesday night. Students act out a tragic night that leads to a drunk driving accident, the death of a friend, and paralysis of another. ... Read More »

Local News

Host agreement to go before council

After months of discussion, a draft host agreement that could lead to the expansion of Envirotech Landfill was recommended for approval by the Finance and Administration Committee and will now go to the full Morris City Council. ... Read More »

‘Business of life’

Eighth-graders at Channahon Junior High learned some rather adult lessons this past week in career development and financial management. This is the second year Channahon School District 17 and Junior Achievement have teamed up to give the insight to the students. Both the school and the organization say it’s been a win-win all the way around. ... Read More »

World News

Weather forecast gives people a warm feeling

NEW YORK (MCT) — Birds were singing. Insects were buzzing. And a large skunk suddenly appeared in the road in front of meteorologist Paul Pastelok as he drove to work in rur ... Read More »

Sports

Bulls haven’t lost 2 in a row in nearly a year, and Rose made sure of that

NEW YORK (MCT) — Since ending the Chicago Bulls’ post-dynasty All-Star drought as a reserve in 2010, Derrick Rose, voted in Thursday as a starter for the second straight yea ... Read More »

Lifestyle

Performing with honor

Music can make a huge impact on everyone’s lives, especially the students that participate in the Coal City High School band. It certainly came early for senior Brandon Wills, junior Sarah Sirovy and senior Thomas Fatigante. ... Read More »

Police Reports

Motorist charged with DUI after driving in wrong lane

Grundy County deputies cited Robert A. Greenawalt, 48, of Manteno, Ill., for driving in the wrong lane Saturday, Jan. 28, at 415 E. S. Railroad Street and S. Illinois 129 in B ... Read More »

Newark man cited for suspended license

Seneca police arrested Brian Kelly, of Newark, on a complaint of driving while his license was suspended, Friday, Jan. 27. Kelly was given a notice to appear and was released. ... Read More »

Opinion

Lavish Plans

MDH SAYS: Gov. Pat Quinn wants to spend big, but he doesn’t say how we’ll pay for it. ... Read More »

Grounding state air fleet couldn’t hurt

Anytime you can save $7 million a year in a deadbeat state like Illinois, you should jump at the chance, right? ... Read More »

Neighbors

Donovan, Di Silvestro exchange vows

Prince of Peace United Methodist Church in Elk Grove Village was the site of the Dec. 31, 2011 marriage of Danielle Donovan and Eric Di Silvestro. Pastor Cerna Rand officiated the ceremony. ... Read More »

Obituaries

Barbara T. Bergera

COAL CITY — Barbara T. Bergera, 93, of Coal City, formerly of Braidwood, Ill., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2012, at Morris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Morris. ... Read More »

Virginia Ryder

SISTER BAY, Wis. — Mrs. Virginia Ryder, 85, of Sister Bay, Wis., and formerly of Morris, passed away Tuesday Jan. 31, 2012, at Door Ministry Hospital in Sturgeon Bay. Wis. Me ... Read More »

National Video

Reader Poll

Are you excited the Heritage Tractor Adventure is returning for another year?

Yes. I've loved the event from the very beginning.
Yes. Not a huge fan, but it is good for the area.
No. It was nice, but it's time for it to end.
No. Those slow-moving tractors really tie up traffic.
Wait, what's the Heritage Tractor Adventure?

Blogs

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MLB preview: Cleveland Indians

Remember when the Indians came out of nowhere and competed in their division last season? I have a feeling that will be a lot more forgettable once 2012 is a few months old.
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Morris Mirror

MLB preview: Chicago White Sox

I'm starting the blog's annual baseball series here because of the alphabet, not to pick on the Sox. Just wait until I get to the Cubs, Sox fans.