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Minooka grade school board member resigns

March 12, 2014 - 9:03 pm

County hires new administrator, OKs bridge projects

March 12, 2014 - 9:12 pm

District 101 keeping student fees the same

March 12, 2014 - 9:12 pm

Health care, economy top issues in 11th District race

March 12, 2014 - 9:13 pm

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School bus involved in accident, no students onboard
MINOOKA – Although there were no students on the Minooka Community Consolidated School District 201 school bus that was struck and overturne ...
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March 13, 2014 - 2:31 pm
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March 11, 2014 - 8:35 pm

Morris house gets Heritage Home designation
MORRIS – The latest Heritage Home to be recognized by Morris Downtown Development Partnership is a classic bungalow with an interesting owne ...
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March 13, 2014 - 1:26 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 with a frown. Let dietary restrictions sp ...
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March 12, 2014 - 9:27 pm

Morris band looks to raise money for uniforms
MORRIS – Morris Community High School marching band director Don Stinson takes great pride in how far the program has come in the five years ...
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March 12, 2014 - 9:29 pm
Minooka school coaches face off with Minooka police for charity games
MINOOKA – Minooka Intermediate School and Minooka Junior High School coaches schooled Minooka Police and Explorers in the Coaches vs. Copper ...
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Kindergarten registration available soon in Saratoga
MORRIS – Kindergarten registration is fast approaching for area schools.Saratoga School is requestin ...
March 12, 2014 - 9:32 pm
Women in Business After Hours event set
MORRIS – The Women in Business group will meet this month at 5:30 p.m. March 26 at Montage Wine Bar & Tasting Room.
March 12, 2014 - 9:31 pm
Grundy County Health Board to meet this week
MORRIS – A meeting of the Grundy County Board of Health will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 19. The meeting will take place in the Grundy Count ...
March 12, 2014 - 9:32 pm
Sheriff’s office conducting patrols this weekend
MORRIS – Grundy County Sheriff Kevin Callahan announced his office will conduct special patrols this weekend to crack down on drunk drivers celebratin ...
March 12, 2014 - 9:31 pm
Kankakee River near Wilmington under flood advisory
A flood advisory for the Kankakee River near Wilmington is in effect until Saturday and for the Illinois River in Morris until Thursday afternoon afte ...
March 12, 2014 - 9:31 pm
Health care, economy top issues in 11th District race
The Affordable Care Act and the economy are among the issues in the race for the 11th Congressional District.
March 12, 2014 - 9:13 pm
School bus involved in accident, no students onboard
MINOOKA – Although there were no students on the Minooka Community Consolidated School District 201 school bus that was struck and overturned Wednesda ...
March 13, 2014 - 2:31 pm
District 101 keeping student fees the same
MORRIS – Morris Community High School District 101 will be keeping its student fees the same, despite discussion earlier this week of a possible incre ...
March 12, 2014 - 9:12 pm
County hires new administrator, OKs bridge projects
MORRIS – The Grundy County Board chamber echoed with applause and cheers Tuesday night as the board hired a new full-time administrator.
March 12, 2014 - 9:12 pm
Minooka grade school board member resigns
MINOOKA – Minooka Consolidated Community School District 201 board member Don McKinney submitted Tuesday via email a letter of resignation to Superint ...
March 12, 2014 - 9:03 pm

Sports briefs
Morris Warriors to hold sign-ups on SaturdayFrom 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, the Morris Warriors youth fo ...
March 12, 2014 - 9:33 pm
Minooka boys track team excels at Mustang Relays
On Monday night at the 11th annual Mustang Relays Indoor Track Meet, the Minooka boys track team had several outstanding efforts.
March 12, 2014 - 9:32 pm
Johnson: Fast start, abrupt halt to local winter hoops season
Much like March is supposed to (but probably won’t this year), the local prep basketball season came in like a lion and went out like a lamb.
March 12, 2014 - 9:20 pm
Shaw heads up local wrestling contingent headed to state
MORRIS – Shabbona eighth grade 112-pound wrestler Connor Shaw was one of nine area wrestlers to win a sectional championship this past weekend, in the ...
March 12, 2014 - 9:24 pm
Johnson: Newark grad Anderson feeling the ‘Madness’
If you think you’re excited for the start of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, imagine how the residents of Newark who know Kyle Anderson are feel ...
March 11, 2014 - 8:42 pm
Jurasits named unanimous All-NIB12E girls selection
Bailey seemed to be the key name in regards to the Northern Illinois Big 12 girls basketball teams this winter.
March 11, 2014 - 8:33 pm
Thin depth at center concerning for Hawks
Hockey players are going to get hit, and they’re going to be slow to get up every once in a while. It happens often and to everyone.
March 10, 2014 - 9:09 pm
Newark wins league title, but Serena, H-BR, IC win regionals
Two post players from Newark, one a freshman and the other a senior, garnered All-Little Ten Conference girls basketball honors in recent days, the le ...
March 10, 2014 - 8:59 pm
Morris boys basketball happy with results, goals achieved
FAIRBURY – This is the 17th time Morris won at least 17 varsity games in a boys basketball season, per incomplete records on the IHSA website.
March 10, 2014 - 8:55 pm
Question & Answer with Morris basketball/baseball player Ricky Pelnarsh
With basketball season in the later stages of the season and, even though the ground is still full of snow, baseball season is also upon us. The first ...
March 7, 2014 - 9:44 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
State interstates speed limit increases to 70 mph
As of Wednesday, a new law increased the speed limit on state interstates from 65 mph to 70 mph.The ...
Jan. 1, 2014 - 9:24 pm
New and familiar faces populate GOP ballot for Gov.
After the holidays, Illinois voters will be treated to another dizzying season – one that involves campaign ads, stump speeches and soundbites.
Jan. 1, 2014 - 9:01 pm

Letter to the editor: I Care thanks supporters
To the Editor:Over 25 years ago, two men had an idea on how to use their talents to serve others. Ou ...
March 12, 2014 - 9:33 pm
Mullen: Do men get womenopause?
“You’ve got all the symptoms,” Sue said.“The symptoms of what?“MFS.”“MFS? I feel fine.”“Sure, now yo ...
March 12, 2014 - 9:33 pm
Our View: Be prepared for disaster
Although there is snow in the forecast this week, Monday gave us a glimpse into what spring will feel like when it’s sprung.
March 11, 2014 - 8:46 pm
Reeder: Migration hurting the 'Land of Lincoln'
SPRINGFIELD – One of my favorite books is John Steinbeck’s “The Grapes of Wrath.”In that epic tome, ...
March 11, 2014 - 8:46 pm
Miller: Quinn’s practices very questionable
“There was no money allocated at all before the election of 2010,” Gov. Pat Quinn told Chicago TV reporter Charles Thomas about allegations the govern ...
March 10, 2014 - 9:20 pm
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March 10, 2014 - 9:02 pm
FDA proposes new food labels
Shaw Media recently posted an article about proposed changes to Nutrition Facts food labels. The proposed changes are only recommendations at this poi ...
March 10, 2014 - 5:25 pm
Re-examining the SAT test
Less than a decade after it started requiring students to write an essay as part of the SAT, the College Board announced Wednesday that it is eliminat ...
March 7, 2014 - 9:57 pm
York: Sharp focus on economy could boose GOP
Most Americans think the economy is still bad and that President Barack Obama is doing a poor job handling it.
March 7, 2014 - 9:57 pm
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March 7, 2014 - 9:46 pm

LyondellBasell fills We Care’s pantry
MORRIS – LyondellBasell employees helped We Care purchase over 3,605 pounds of food from Northern Illinois Food Bank and provided volunteers to unload ...
March 12, 2014 - 9:34 pm
Morris house gets Heritage Home designation
MORRIS – The latest Heritage Home to be recognized by Morris Downtown Development Partnership is a classic bungalow with an interesting ownership stor ...
March 13, 2014 - 1:26 pm
Regional Office of Education Spelling Bee has two champs
MORRIS – The 2014 Grundy/Kendall Regional Office of Education Spelling Bee was held Feb. 22 at the Grundy County Administration Center.
March 7, 2014 - 9:57 pm
Kindergarten roundup registration available
MINOOKA -- The Minooka School District 201 will be holding kindergarten “roundup” for the 2014/2015 school year from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 14.
March 5, 2014 - 9:53 pm
Senior Companions make independence a reality.
JOLIET – Catholic Charities’ Senior Companion Program (SCP) is a free service available to older adults who are homebound and living in Grundy County.
March 5, 2014 - 9:54 pm
Grundy County Earth Expo set Saturday
MORRIS – The 23rd annual Grundy County Earth Expo will be held this weekend. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ...
March 5, 2014 - 9:54 pm
Minooka High School business organization members shine at conference
MINOOKA – Congratulations are extended to the 10-member team of Minooka Community High School’s chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBL ...
Feb. 26, 2014 - 9:46 pm
Theatre Guild distributes scholarship application
Theatre Guild distributes scholarship applicationsThe Morris Theatre Guild Inc. has distributed ...
Feb. 26, 2014 - 9:47 pm
Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announces annual scholarship
MORRIS – The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announced it will be awarding more than 106 college scholarships throughout the state to students wishing ...
Feb. 25, 2014 - 9:53 pm
White Oak Elementary School releases 2nd quarter honor roll
MORRIS – The following students made White Oak Elementary School Honor Roll for the second quarter of the 2013-2014 school year.
Feb. 25, 2014 - 9:54 pm

Church Bulletins
Grace Lutheran Church Lenten WorkshopMORRIS -- Grace Lutheran Church will gather for midweek Lenten ...
March 6, 2014 - 9:00 pm
Church bulletins
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
Winter retreat to be held for scouts
JOLIET – The Joliet Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting invites all youth members of scouting organizations to attend a winter retreat from 9 a.m. ...
Jan. 23, 2014 - 10:08 pm
Catholic schools host breakfast at University of St. Franics
JOLIET – The Catholic schools of the Diocese of Joliet each sent a representative to the University of St. Francis on Jan. 17 to participate in a pray ...
Jan. 23, 2014 - 10:08 pm
Immaculate Conception celebrates Catholic Schools Week
MORRIS – Immaculate Conception School will celebrate Catholic Schools Week beginning Saturday and continuing through Jan. 31.
Jan. 23, 2014 - 10:08 pm
Church bulletins
United Methodist soup supper set for Saturday COAL CITY – Coal City United Methodist Church, 6805 E. ...
Jan. 2, 2014 - 9:23 pm
Winners of Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest
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Jan. 3, 2014 - 9:55 pm
Catholic Charities offers help to those affected by tornados
Catholic Charities has been offering assistance to those in Diamond and Coal City since a tornado struck those communities Nov. 17, and intends to con ...
Jan. 2, 2014 - 9:28 pm

New Morris Dollar Tree looks to become part of community
The most recent Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry Business Spotlight features the new Dollar Tree in Morris.
March 10, 2014 - 9:13 pm
Gagliardo: Behavioral Health Alliance providing for Grundy County
MORRIS – One of the networks the Community Foundation of Grundy County is actively involved with is the Behavioral Health Alliance (BHA) of Grundy Cou ...
March 10, 2014 - 9:13 pm
Local agribusiness professional attends 87th annual conference
DECATUR – Randal S. Fransen, AFM of First National Bank of Dwight, joined about 130 agribusiness professionals at the 87th Annual Meeting of the Illin ...
March 3, 2014 - 9:38 pm
Open house for the Baums
As some have heard, Jim and Carol Baum are fully retiring and moving to New Hampshire in late March.
March 3, 2014 - 9:37 pm
Starved Rock Lodge Voted Best in the Midwest for a Meeting
UTICA – Starved Rock Lodge (located in Starved Rock State Park) was voted the Best Lodge in the Midwest for a Meeting.
Feb. 24, 2014 - 9:43 pm
Riverside Medical Center is among top five percent of hospitals in nation according to Healthgrades
KANKAKEE – Healthgrades announced last month that Riverside Medical Center has received the 2014 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™ ...
Feb. 24, 2014 - 9:36 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
Make your own doggone good treats
If you’re head over heels in love your dog – and these days in pet-obsessed America, who isn’t? – you can show it with treats.
Feb. 19, 2014 - 8:38 pm
Dress up plain chocolate layers for a cake worthy of your valentine
Love means never having to fuss over a Valentine’s Day dessert. It doesn’t mean ignoring the holiday’s sweet factor. Instead, take a basic chocolate c ...
Feb. 12, 2014 - 9:14 pm
Reap easy desserts from the brief Girl Scout selling season
I should probably not be confessing this during Girl Scout cookie season, but I was nearly kicked out of Brownies.
Jan. 29, 2014 - 9:49 pm
Warm up this winter with some Mexican hot chocolate
Many mornings this winter have found me making like a Mexican grandmother and making Mexican hot chocolate.
Jan. 22, 2014 - 10:30 pm
Take a pork shoulder, roast it, then break it into 4 recipes
It’s a familiar kitchen economy strategy: Roast a chicken (or buy a rotisserie bird at the supermarket), then turn it into three meals.
Jan. 16, 2014 - 10:42 pm
10 tips for eating healthier in 2014
It’s a new year and a good time to start living a healthier lifestyle.Health experts, food bloggers ...
Jan. 8, 2014 - 10:11 pm

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