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Oesterle: Is this Morris' year? The numbers, history says so

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Gunshots heard at Braidwood station unfounded

July 24, 2014 - 1:20 pm

Morris man arrested on aggravated criminal sexual abuse charge

July 24, 2014 - 7:58 am

Third Will County judge appointed to Monson case

July 23, 2014 - 8:10 pm

City of Morris will pursue condemnation for West Ave. easement

July 23, 2014 - 8:10 pm

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July 23, 2014 - 8:20 pm
Golf outing raises money for center of independent living
MAZON – The Mazon State Bank held its 21st annual Golf Outing last month at the Dwight Country Club where funds were raised for local nonpro ...
Neighbors
July 23, 2014 - 8:12 pm

A brief history of Shorewood, IL - The Jewel on the River! Sponsored by Deb Olson of Spring Realty
What originally started as a cottage town and summer retreat destination has evolved into the roughly 15,600-population village of Shorewood ...
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July 24, 2014 - 3:40 pm

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July 23, 2014 - 8:12 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 ...
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July 23, 2014 - 8:14 pm
Accident victims live on in loved ones
MORRIS – Just beyond the Morris city limits, in a roadside ditch along Route 6, a copy of National Geographic was propped Tuesday against a ...
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July 23, 2014 - 8:21 pm

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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 - 1:20 pm
Man chased by police from Morris to Newark
NEWARK – Originally being pursued by Morris police, a Peoria man was arrested by LaSalle County sheriff’s deputies after a police chase.
July 24, 2014 - 8:38 am
Young woman injured by branch while kayaking
MORRIS – A young girl kayaking Wednesday on the Mazon River near Stratton Park was taken to Morris Hospital after a large tree branch feel on her, str ...
July 23, 2014 - 8:16 pm
Electronic waste recycling event in Coal City Aug. 9
COAL CITY – On Saturday, Aug. 9, Grundy County will be hosting an E-Waste collection event at the Coal City Village Maintenance Building, 830 N. Broad ...
July 23, 2014 - 8:16 pm
Cloonen rejects house pay raise
BRADLEY – State Rep. Kate Cloonen, D-Kankakee, is leading by example through her decision to reject a court ordered pay increase and donate a portion ...
July 23, 2014 - 8:15 pm
Down well does not affect water availability
MINOOKA – Even though Minooka is down one water well right now, officials believe it will not affect the community in any way.
July 23, 2014 - 8:11 pm
Kind gesture in Morris
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July 23, 2014 - 8:20 pm
Third Will County judge appointed to Monson case
MORRIS – Conflicts of interest caused recusals of two Will County judges in the latest lawsuit brought by former VAC Superintendent Elton Monson, but ...
July 23, 2014 - 8:10 pm
City of Morris will pursue condemnation for West Ave. easement
MORRIS – The city of Morris and a landowner on West Avenue are headed to court over a water and sewer easement.
July 23, 2014 - 8:10 pm
Small Town Theatrics presents ‘Rent’ this weekend
COAL CITY – Theater-goers will be transported back to the 1980s in New York City’s East Village as actors portray a group of poor young artists strugg ...
July 23, 2014 - 8:08 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 - 8:09 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 - 9:15 pm
Channahon to host Bronco Zone Tournament
CHANNAHON – For years, seemingly forever, the Bronco North Zone Tournament has been a summer youth baseball fixture for 12-year-olds at St. Joseph’s P ...
July 22, 2014 - 9:14 pm
Morris football concludes 7-on-7 season
MORRIS – When high school football teams started playing 7-on-7 during the summer, it was looked at as a way for teams to keep their players in shape. ...
July 22, 2014 - 9:12 pm
Elliott, Mitchell claim Chicagoland victories
JOLIET – Only two Sprint Cup drivers were at Chicagoland Speedway on Saturday night for the NASCAR Nationwide EnjoyIllinois300.com.
July 21, 2014 - 9:37 pm
Roundup: Minooka’s Bucciferro just misses no-hitter
On Sunday, Minooka graduate Tony Bucciferro came within two outs of a no-hitter for the Winston-Salem Dash, the White Sox’s Class A Advanced team.
July 21, 2014 - 9:56 pm
Indian Pride track meet brings fun to running
CHANNAHON – In 2008, Minooka track and field and cross country coach Kevin Gummerson had an idea. He wanted to get the community involved and teach th ...
July 21, 2014 - 9:33 pm
Bears hope free agency, draft helped their depth at safety
No position was criticized more last season – and with good reason – and has more questions heading into training camp than safety, where the Bears co ...
July 18, 2014 - 8:58 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 - 9:15 pm
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July 21, 2014 - 9:38 pm
Miller: Tax hike isn’t going away soon, despite what Rauner says
"This morning," 1,063 respondents were told the evening of July 17 during a Capitol Fax/We Ask America poll, "Republican candidate for governor Bruce ...
July 21, 2014 - 9:38 pm
Another View: The heavy burden of college financial aid
Return on investment is a clear measure of what you get for your money. Incredibly, the federal government doesn’t apply that simple concept to the $1 ...
July 18, 2014 - 9:01 pm
Letter: Thank you for making benefit successful
Our most heartfelt thank you and appreciation goes out to all family, friends and neighbors that helped put together the most amazing night for the Ca ...
July 18, 2014 - 9:01 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 - 9:58 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 - 9:15 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 - 9:36 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
Church bulletins
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 - 9:43 pm
Church bulletins
Joliet Jewish Congregation services, dinner to be heldJOLIET – Joliet Jewish Congregation Shabbat Se ...
May 23, 2014 - 9:51 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 - 8:21 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 - 9:35 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