Quickly Over

NEW: 9:23 p.m.

JOLIET — Joliet West pitcher Jake Herron threw a two-hitter on Friday in the regional opener. In and of itself, that would make beating the Tigers a hard task. ... Read More ť

Welcoming the new neighbors

The groundbreaking for the next Grundy-Three Rivers Habitat for Humanity house took place Thursday evening, with the family and Morris, Grundy County, state and Habitat for Humanity officials taking ceremonial digs in the ground where the house will be built on the 900 block of east North Street. ... Read More ť

Morris man arrested for sexual assault

A Morris man has been charged with criminal sexual assault in connection with a May 15 incident in a wooded area near Morris Community High School. ... Read More ť

Student saves choking friend

Flood damage too much to overcome

‘Y’ making its presence known

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Fans experience Batman backward at Great America

Illinois Fails to Protect the Most Vulnerable

Fulfilling its mission

Over 110 area families took part in the mobile food pantry in Mazon on Wednesday, April 10, which was sponsored by Morris Kiwanis Club. ... Read More ť

Chicago school board votes to close 49 elementary schools

(MCT) CHICAGO — Months of argument and anguish over Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s push for sweeping school closures came to a climax Wednesday as his hand-picked Board of Edu ... Read More ť

87-year-old woman suing Trump over condo deal seeks $6 million in damages

(MCT) CHICAGO — On paper it’s a rather boring condo dispute, a classic confrontation between a buyer and seller over clauses buried deep in documents. Throw in Donald Trump, ... Read More ť

Oklahoma turns to mammoth task of cleanup after tornado

(MCT) MOORE, Okla. — Under a sunny sky, residents of this Oklahoma City suburb began cleaning up debris from the monstrous tornado that inflicted death and destruction — bod ... Read More ť

Feds: Man shot in Orlando was being questioned about Boston suspects, triple-murder

(MCT) ORLANDO, Fla. — The Central Florida man who was shot and killed by an FBI agent early Wednesday was being questioned about a 2011 triple-slaying in Massachusetts and a ... Read More ť

Four-time winner's club could be enlarged at Indy 500

NEW: 9:30 p.m.

(MCT) INDIANAPOLIS — More than two decades have passed since Rick Mears became the last driver to win the Indianapolis 500 four times. Now, Helio Castroneves and Dario Franchi ... Read More ť

Weather needs to show up for the postseason

NEW: 9:28 p.m.

Wind chill factors were 41 degrees and gusts straight out of the north were up to 35 miles per hour. People wore parkas, hooded sweatshirts, winter coats and hats and huddled ... Read More ť

SALAD DAYS

With spring lettuce and all variety of greens enjoying their salad days now, it’s a good time to think about how to dress them up right. ... Read More ť

‘No Refusal’ weekend under way in Grundy County

Search warrants could compel suspected drunk drivers to submit to chemical testing ... Read More ť

Police Report: Grundy County

Stanley D. Light, 36, of Gardner, was arrested by Grundy County Sheriff’s police May 20 on a charge of harassment by telephone. Light swore and threatened a teacher over the ... Read More ť

What Memorial Day means to veterans

WWII veteran shares his Honor Flight experience ... Read More ť

Online tax only hurts small businesses

(MCT) — If looking just at the surface of the issue, it would seem hard to argue with the fairness of taxing online retailers. We certainly agree there needs to be a leveling ... Read More ť

With all due respect

Local communities plan observances Monday ... Read More ť

Raymond J. Del Mastro

BRAIDWOOD, Ill. — Mr. Raymond J. Del Mastro, 60, of Braidwood, Ill., passed away at his home following a lengthy illness on Friday, May 24, 2013. Funeral services will be from ... Read More ť

Beverly A. Wiley

CUSTER PARK, Ill. — Mrs. Beverly A. (Behn) Wiley, 85, of Custer Park, Ill., passed away Friday, May 24, 2013, at her home with her loving niece, Marie Calhoon, at her side. Cr ... Read More ť

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Shop your local farmers’ market

Farmers’ Market season is almost here. Most local markets run from June through early to mid October. Farmers’ markets are a great way to support local farmers and small businesses.

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Cook with fresh herbs this summer

It’s time to get planting! Pick up some fresh herbs to plant and keep near the kitchen so you can snip and cook as needed. Keep them in pots as some like to spread and take over if allowed.