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

Riding to Remember

For the third time, Bill Luft rode his motorcycle into Marseilles for the National Veterans Awareness Ride to lay a wreath at the memorial wall for those lost in Middle East conflicts. ... Read More ť

Redskins' redemption

OTTAWA — Wednesday’s Class 3A Ottawa Baseball Regional semifinal game could be viewed as a microcosm of the seasons that the involved teams have put together. ... Read More ť

Valentine will oversee shared busing service

‘The roots are in your heart’

Public Works replacing truck, eliminating leaks

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Fans experience Batman backward at Great America

Illinois Fails to Protect the Most Vulnerable

While hot Panthers blow out Westminster Christian

ONARGA — Over in mid-state Onarga, the softball field there is called White Field. After the Gardner-South Wilmington opened up the Class 1A Gilman Sectional there with a 20- ... Read More ť

Redskins' redemption

OTTAWA — Wednesday’s Class 3A Ottawa Baseball Regional semifinal game could be viewed as a microcosm of the seasons that the involved teams have put together. For Coal City, w ... Read More ť

More storms on the way after blustery night

(MCT) — Thunderstorms driven by winds of more than 50 mph drenched the Chicago area overnight, knocking down trees and dropping hail up to an inch in diameter. And more stor ... Read More ť

Gas prices unlikely to curb summer travel

(MCT) BLOOMINGTON — Prices at the pump may go up this summer, but likely won’t keep vacationers from hitting the open road. Next week’s Memorial Day weekend is the traditional ... Read More ť

Rescue efforts ongoing as grim scene emerges after tornado

(MCT) MOORE, Okla. — After darkness fell over this tornado-stricken city on Monday night and Tuesday morning, rescuers confronted a strange and grim tableau. Trees were wrap ... Read More ť

Cause of fertilizer-plant explosion still undetermined, investigators say

(MCT) AUSTIN, Texas—The cause of a fire that led to devastating explosions a month ago at a fertilizer plant in this small town north of Waco remains undetermined, state and ... Read More ť

Minooka volleyball wins fourth straight regional

JOLIET — Coming in as a huge underdog Wednesday night, Joliet Catholic Academy knew it was going to have to be more energetic and hustle if they were going to take down the Mi ... Read More ť

3A is OK for Lady Coalers in debut

Coal City nearly upended top-seeded Peotone before falling 2-1 in nine innings Tuesday at the 3A Manteno Softball Regional. ... 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

Disaster Recovery Center now open in Marseilles

CHICAGO, Ill. — A federal/state Disaster Recovery Center opened Friday, May 17, in Marseilles for residents of La Salle County to meet face-to-face with disaster recovery spec ... Read More ť

Police Report: Grundy County

James L. Nelson, 53, of Mor-ris, was arrested by Grundy County Sheriff’s police May 17 on a charge of possession of 10 to 30 grams of cannabis. Nelson posted bond and was rele ... Read More ť

Scandal advice from the master

By abandoning the truth one will no longer know what is not true ... Read More ť

Our core values are under assault

For once, the outrage in Washington is bipartisan... and totally justified ... Read More ť

Area chefs to sweeten fundraiser

Girl Scouts of Central Illinois (GSCI) will host a night of “sweet firsts” as local chefs are challenged to create desserts inspired by Girl Scout cookies. ... Read More ť

Morris area ready again to strike up the band

The Morris Area Community Band is set to begin summer rehearsals for the 2013 season. Area musicians who are in high school and beyond are invited to join the band. Rehearsals ... Read More ť

Velva Carroll

Mrs. Owen (Velva) Carroll of Morris, Ill., and formerly of Leitchfield, Ky., passed away early Tuesday morning, May 21, 2013, in Morris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Bor ... Read More ť

Betty J. Davies

Mrs. Earl (Betty J.) Davies passed away with her family at her bedside late Saturday evening, May 18, 2013, in Morris Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center. Born Feb. 19, 1923, i ... Read More ť

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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.

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