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State announces Grundy's final multiplierSPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Grundy County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to Brian Hamer, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. Don’t get blitzed at Super Bowl party, driveSPRINGFIELD – A Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving campaign is planned in an effort to prevent impaired driving around Sunday’s big game. Elections much more than just the final talliesFor voters, election day is a one-day thing. For campaigning candidates, it can be several months of preparation. But for the county, it can be a six-month operation. Celebrating ‘Souper’ SundayAs football fans across the nation gear up for Super Bowl Sunday, they head out to the grocery store to stock up on snacks for the game-time parties held in many households.
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Answering the CallThe recent devastation in Haiti has touched the hearts of many people, including those of attendees of LifeChurch of Morris. They recently donated $3, ... Public Record
ATV drivers cited for trespassingTWO PEOPLE were cited for trespassing in a field at 6915 E. Huston Road. Harris Bank seeks to foreclose on Division St. buildingHarris N. A. Bank has filed suit in circuit court seeking to foreclose the mortgage on the building at 1561 N. Division St. Florence L. EltrevoogOTTAWA — Mrs. Florence L. Eltrevoog, 85, of Ottawa died Saturday morning, Feb. 6, at Pleasant View in Ottawa. Sports
Minooka wrestlers advance 11 out of Normal West RegionalNORMAL — Moments after his team took the first step towards getting back to the state tournament where it figures to have unfinished business, Indians ... This time of year, teams are usually the ones who we thought they wereAt this time of the year, there are usually few questions to resolve in regards to the local area sports teams. By the time the postseason rolls aroun ... Balanced Northwestern beats Indiana again 78-61EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — John Shurna led five Northwestern players in double figures with 16 points Sunday as the Wildcats defeated Indiana 78-61 for the ... Some of the best fishing innovations came from someone like youHow many times have you thought to yourself, “Man, if I only I had come up with that idea.” Opinion
EditorialsHow red are we?If Senator Bill Brady of Bloomington does not win the Republican nomination for governor he may want to look at Grundy County. Letters to the EditorLoathing an entire citySo, I know it’s going back several weeks now, but considering the birth of Amy Barr and Dave Carr’s son, Kellen, I thought this is a particular story ... Shabbona basketball had a great yearI want to thank Coach Koskosky for such a wonderful season. The boys went to sectionals with you as the coach, so you much be doing something right. Lifestyle
Filming on locationSix of Trent Bontrager’s TV production students went on the road with their teacher Thursday to film the State of the Village address in Channahon. ‘Foreigner’ in our midstThe Joliet Drama Guild continues its 77th season with the presentation of “The Foreigner” by Larry Shue. |
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 Loving the Colts; disliking Marinelli's promotionThough it has been reported on during ESPN's scrolling The Lead all week, I still don't know for sure if Indianapolis DE Dwight Freeney is going to play in tonight'sSuper Bowl XLIV.
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Martz hired as Bears offensive coordinatorIt figures that the same day I pen a column ripping the Chicago Bears for their lengthy search for an offensive and defensive coordinator, they actually go and hire one. |
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