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Channahon moves to 2-0 in Bronco Zone Tournament play

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Morris family taking in Colombian siblings to help find adoptive family

NEW: July 25, 2014 - 9:42 pm

Former Channahon woman remembered for her adventures

NEW: July 25, 2014 - 9:42 pm

University of Illinois Extension hosting mystery camp

NEW: July 25, 2014 - 9:45 pm

Grundy County Chamber forms new BEN group

NEW: July 25, 2014 - 9:45 pm

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Oakwood Hills looks to Minooka for comparison of natural gas plants
MINOOKA – About 70 miles from Minooka, the village of Oakwood Hills is working with a natural gas power plant on whether the plant would be ...
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NEW: July 25, 2014 - 9:47 pm
LyondellBasell employees fill We Care’s pantry
MORRIS – On Friday, LyondellBasell employees donated more than $750 to help We Care of Grundy County obtain 6,951 pounds of food from the No ...
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NEW: July 25, 2014 - 9:47 pm

Minooka high school students perform in Lewis University play
ROMEOVILLE – While most teens spent their summer with friends enjoying their free time, two Minooka Community High School students are spend ...
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NEW: July 25, 2014 - 9:48 pm

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NEW: July 25, 2014 - 9:49 pm

Kids will show projects at this weekend’s 4-H Fair
MORRIS – Tucker and Taggert Tesdal, members of Saratoga Ag 4-H Club, are preparing their final entries for this year’s 4-H Fair, perfecting ...
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UPDATED: July 25, 2014 - 9:54 pm
Rogers: Weekend visit anything but down the tubes
This past week we had family coming in to visit from out of town. I knew that the weather was supposed to be good, so of course I wanted to ...
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UPDATED: July 25, 2014 - 9:54 pm

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Anthony to host concealed carry training class
MINOOKA – Local residents interested in becoming certified to apply for a concealed carry license are invited to sign-up for training classes being of ...
NEW: July 25, 2014 - 10:03 pm
Oakwood Hills looks to Minooka for comparison of natural gas plants
MINOOKA – About 70 miles from Minooka, the village of Oakwood Hills is working with a natural gas power plant on whether the plant would be a good fit ...
NEW: July 25, 2014 - 9:47 pm
Grundy County Chamber forms new BEN group
MORRIS – The Grundy County Chamber’s Business Expansion Network will host an open house Tuesday to introduce the referral network to business professi ...
NEW: July 25, 2014 - 9:45 pm
Former Channahon woman remembered for her adventures
CHANNAHON – Family gatherings around the dining room table became mini adventures when Viola Ramsey came to visit, said Viola’s nephew, Ed Dollinger o ...
NEW: July 25, 2014 - 9:42 pm
Morris family taking in Colombian siblings to help find adoptive family
MORRIS - Eric and Anne Rasmusson of Morris were looking into adoption last fall when they found the organization Kidsave, an advocacy group that focus ...
NEW: July 25, 2014 - 9:42 pm
Grundy Transit System gets multiple new buses
MORRIS – After waiting more than two years for the the state to deliver on a grant, the Grundy Transit System finally received four new buses this wee ...
NEW: July 25, 2014 - 9:36 pm
Morris artist relearns his skills after stroke
MORRIS – Six years ago, Art Ashcraft never imagined he would be back in front of a canvas.He had jus ...
NEW: July 25, 2014 - 9:34 pm
Goodwill stores in Will County safe from credit card fraud
JOLIET – Fears of possible credit card fraud at Goodwill stores have so far come up empty, with stores in Will County showing no signs of fraudulent a ...
July 24, 2014 - 9:31 pm
Gunshots heard at Braidwood station unfounded
BRAIDWOOD – A security guard at Braidwood Generating Station heard gunshots Wednesday evening on the plant’s premises, but no evidence of gunfire was ...
July 24, 2014 - 9:31 pm
District 54 budget year better than expected
MORRIS – District 54 officials anticipated fiscal 2014-15 to be the most brutal on district finances, but superintendent Teri Shaw said she is “very o ...
July 24, 2014 - 9:31 pm

Channahon drops first game at 9U World Series
WALNUT, Calif. - The first game of the Mustang World Series was anything but a California dream for the Channahon 9U All-Star team on Friday.
NEW: July 25, 2014 - 10:04 pm
Channahon moves to 2-0 in Bronco Zone Tournament play
CHANNAHON – Winning baseball teams are usually built on pitching and defense, combined with timely hitting. Channahon's 12-year-old Bronco team is fol ...
NEW: July 25, 2014 - 9:39 pm
Houston, Mundy already impressed
BOURBONNAIS – If training camp is like going back to school for the veterans and the first day of school for the rookies, it’s a mix of the two for ve ...
July 24, 2014 - 9:35 pm
Rogers: Weekend visit anything but down the tubes
This past week we had family coming in to visit from out of town. I knew that the weather was supposed to be good, so of course I wanted to do somethi ...
UPDATED: July 25, 2014 - 9:54 pm
Roundup: Seneca’s Callahan awarded Rivett Scholarship
DWIGHT – The 16th annual Matt Rivett Memorial Golf Outing was June 21 at the Dwight Country Club, with all proceeds from the event going to an educati ...
July 24, 2014 - 9:46 pm
Channahon overcomes adversity to win opener
CHANNAHON – As the old saying goes, be careful what you wish for. You just might get it.That held tr ...
July 24, 2014 - 9:30 pm
Palmer enters camp as No. 2 QB ahead of Clausen
BOURBONNAIS – One year ago in the same room we sat in Wednesday at Olivet Nazarene University, Phil Emery put his trust in Josh McCown to be the Bears ...
July 23, 2014 - 8:14 pm
Oesterle: Is this Morris' year? The numbers, history says so
I am going to step right out and admit it now. I am a numbers nerd. Some will argue that I am a nerd in general, and I won't argue that, but for sure ...
July 23, 2014 - 8:08 pm
STARS midgets to race in memory of champion Bob Tattersall
MORRIS – It’s been three weeks since the most recent D’Arcy GMC STARS National Midget event at Grundy County Speedway. During that brief summer break, ...
July 23, 2014 - 8:08 pm
Channahon 9U Mustangs heading to California
CHANNAHON – If any kids this summer can be accused of California dreaming, it’s the 9U Mustang All–Star team of Channahon.
July 22, 2014 - 9:14 pm

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NEW: July 25, 2014 - 9:49 pm
Mattingly: Hope and division during the Anglican wars
Anglicans seem to be hopeful about their flocks in the United States, even if the warring factions in their Communion keep moving further and further ...
July 24, 2014 - 9:45 pm
Our View: Illinois’ food industry needs your help
Incremental change doesn’t make headlines, but it can make a big difference over time. Cut out sweet ...
July 24, 2014 - 9:44 pm
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July 24, 2014 - 9:34 pm
Another View: Give a reason not to dodge taxes
When is a U.S.-based company not considered a U.S. company by the IRS? When it buys a smaller firm in a foreign country and – presto chango! – deems t ...
July 23, 2014 - 8:23 pm
West: It’s not a crisis; it’s a national emergency
“Dear Colleagues,” Sen. Jeff Sessions, R-Ala., wrote to his fellow senators, “I write to inform you of a development that threatens the foundation of ...
July 23, 2014 - 8:22 pm
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July 23, 2014 - 8:12 pm
Our View: 900 funds? State should consolidate
Fans of wildlife conservation likely were pleased to learn last year about the establishment the Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge.
July 22, 2014 - 9:24 pm
Reeder: Illinois could learn a lot from Texas
PORT ISABEL, TEXAS – I like to eat at blue-collar diners and cafés, particularly when I’m vacation. ...
July 22, 2014 - 9:24 pm
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July 22, 2014 - 9:14 pm

Immaculate Conception School hosts reunion weekend
Immaculate Conception School hosted its first-ever reunion weekend from June 20-22.The event was hel ...
July 4, 2014 - 9:23 pm
We Care of Grundy County to host mobile food pantry
COAL CITY – About 180 area families took part in We Care of Grundy County’s mobile food pantry on June 11 sponsored by Geo’s Pizza and Reeves Funeral ...
July 4, 2014 - 9:20 pm
Seneca students receive awards
SENECA – Last month Seneca High School held its all-school awards assembly where the following students were honored for outstanding achievements.
June 27, 2014 - 8:53 pm
Two awarded scholarships from Home for the Holidays
Congratulations to Carol Marie Gaska and Alyssa Rogers. Carol Marie and Alyssa were recently awarded scholarships from Home for the Holidays.
June 25, 2014 - 9:58 pm
Streator Garden Club hosting garden walk Saturday
STREATOR – The Streator Garden Club has scheduled its second annual garden walk from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Tickets for the walk are $10 each, w ...
June 25, 2014 - 9:57 pm
Almer inducted into Holland Club
MORRIS – Grundy County Board member and Morris resident John Almer was recently inducted into the Holland Club.
June 20, 2014 - 8:53 pm
Morris resident receives volunteer award from Southwest Airlines
MORRIS – Each year Southwest Airlines recognizes a handful of their 45,000 employees who embody their company spirit and this year a local Morris citi ...
June 20, 2014 - 8:53 pm
CF Industries brings life to the classroom
SENECA – Seneca science students cracked the case on embryology.Last fall Seneca science teacher Jul ...
June 11, 2014 - 9:26 pm
Local task force trains 34 in responsible alcohol sales
MORRIS – Thirty-four staff members from local bars, restaurants, retailers and police departments were trained in responsible alcohol serving and sell ...
June 6, 2014 - 9:20 pm
Area students graduate from military training
Coal City alum graduates from Air Force trainingAir Force Airman Nicholas T. Craterfield graduated f ...
June 4, 2014 - 9:38 pm

Church bulletins
Open house at Morris church set for SaturdayMORRIS – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints ...
July 24, 2014 - 9:41 pm
Church bulletins
Open house at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day SaintsMORRIS – The Church of Jesus Christ of ...
July 17, 2014 - 9:28 pm
Church bulletins
West Lisbon to hold Give Away DayLISBON – West Lisbon Church has scheduled its fifth annual "Give Aw ...
July 11, 2014 - 9:58 pm
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Verona United Methodist holding ice cream socialVERNOA – The Verona United Methodist Church will be ...
July 2, 2014 - 9:36 pm
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Grace Lutheran holding social Grace Lutheran Church is hosting its annual Twilight Social on Friday ...
June 26, 2014 - 10:00 pm
Church bulletins
Rev. Scott McClellan moving to new church MORRIS - The Rev. Scott A. McClellan, who has served as th ...
June 20, 2014 - 8:42 pm
Church bulletins
First Baptist Church of Morris will host Vacation Bible School MORRIS – Vacation Bible School at Fir ...
June 6, 2014 - 5:30 am
Church bulletins
Morris Pastor to be ordained LELAND – Pastor Gerald L. Steele of Morris will be ordained in the Offi ...
May 29, 2014 - 9:45 pm
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Joliet Jewish Congregation services, dinner to be heldJOLIET – Joliet Jewish Congregation Shabbat Se ...
May 23, 2014 - 9:52 pm
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Camp Eagle Summer Camp RegistrationCHANNAHON – Register now for Families of Faith Christian Academy’ ...
May 15, 2014 - 9:31 pm

Dive into a big bowl of cold soup
The sun is blazing. The sweat is dripping. The air feels as if it is sticking to your skin.Hey, how ...
July 23, 2014 - 8:22 pm
Veggies get their due on the grill
Of all the foods we grill on perfect summer days, vegetables rank among the most exciting.Perhaps it ...
July 15, 2014 - 8:29 pm
Buffalo chicken legs kick up the heat in this fast recipe
Add a tangy, cool salad topped with blue cheese dressing to balance the heat of these fiery Buffalo-style chicken legs. The heat level is up to you.
July 8, 2014 - 9:11 pm
Colorful grain salads are potluck pleasers
Thank goodness for potluck gatherings. We attend or host these easy repasts all summer long. Sharing meal preparations removes much of the stress.
July 2, 2014 - 9:30 pm
Time to update that salad for the picnic
Summertime is high season for eating outdoors; weekend plans will soon be filled with cookouts, backyard parties and picnics.
June 24, 2014 - 8:49 pm
Best steaks for grilling – we’ve got options
The weather’s cooperating, the coals are lit – and you’ve got your mind on a juicy steak with perfect grill marks.
June 17, 2014 - 9:27 pm
Treat Dad to steak for Father’s Day
Garlic and parsley stuffed into a juicy steak make a perfect quick meal for Father’s Day.Each year, ...
June 10, 2014 - 9:37 pm
Go-to marinades: Two variations set up summer of easy grilling
Family vacation food memories typically include hamburger stands and chain restaurants.Ours, not so ...
June 3, 2014 - 9:15 pm
The basic tools for backyard grilling
With the smells of charcoal and propane beginning to perfume backyards across the nation, now is the perfect time to take stock of your equipment.
May 28, 2014 - 9:47 pm
Stuff(ed) on the grill: Savory fillings enliven the usual suspects
Grilling already has got its steaks, slabs and skewers. With summer coming, maybe it’s time to slap another “s” down on that sizzlin’ hot grate: as in ...
May 28, 2014 - 9:47 pm