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District 1 Board of Education approves Dresden agreement

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Grundy County Board to vote on LyondellBasell settlement

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Morris library still searching for full-time director

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FDA proposes new food labels
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March 10, 2014 - 5:24 pm
Question & Answer with Morris basketball/baseball player Ricky Pelnarsh
With basketball season in the later stages of the season and, even though the ground is still full of snow, baseball season is also upon us. ...
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March 7, 2014 - 9:44 pm

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Regional Office of Education Spelling Bee has two champs
MORRIS – The 2014 Grundy/Kendall Regional Office of Education Spelling Bee was held Feb. 22 at the Grundy County Administration Center.Stude ...
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March 7, 2014 - 9:58 pm

Need for food assistance rising in Grundy County
After food stamps were cut at the national level last fall and with unemployment benefits losing their federal extension in January, the nee ...
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Minooka Community High School to perform 'West Side Story'
MINOOKA – The musical “West Side Story,” with its unforgettable music, extraordinary dancing and timeless romance and tragedy, is a favorite ...
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Newark high school juniors newest Troop 42 Eagles
NEWARK – Zachary Ward and Jon Kratzer of Newark Boy Scout Troup 42 both recently earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
March 7, 2014 - 9:56 pm
Morris Library to host AARP event
MORRIS – The Morris Area Public Library will be hosting several AARP Representatives to help troubleshoot questions and prepare simple tax returns in ...
March 7, 2014 - 9:55 pm
Minooka high school to host College Fair
MINOOKA – Minooka Community High School will host its inaugural Grundy Area College Fair from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the South Campus cafeteria. ...
March 7, 2014 - 9:56 pm
Officials remind residents to change alarm batteries
SPRINGFIELD – As you change your clocks Sunday one hour forward, the State Fire Marshal reminds the public to change their smoke alarm batteries, as w ...
March 7, 2014 - 9:55 pm
'Coping with Loss' class starting
MORRIS – Grundy Community Volunteer Hospice “Coping with Loss” class is a series of 10 sessions which will start Wednesday evening, March 12, and end ...
March 7, 2014 - 9:54 pm
District 111 school board member may have to resign
MINOOKA – A District 111 Minooka Community High School board member is facing the possibility of resigning her position after a ruling announced this ...
March 7, 2014 - 9:44 pm
District 1 Board of Education approves Dresden agreement
COAL CITY – Officials in the Coal City School District 1 said they can breathe a sigh of relief now that a five-year property tax agreement with Dresd ...
March 7, 2014 - 10:55 pm
Morris library still searching for full-time director
MORRIS – The Morris Area Public Library is still seeking a full-time library director. Former Librar ...
March 7, 2014 - 10:58 pm
Grundy County Board to vote on LyondellBasell settlement
MINOOKA – LyondellBasell could be paying about $3.5 million to local taxing bodies if a settlement agreement is approved by the Grundy County Board at ...
March 7, 2014 - 10:58 pm
Area resident: Clowning business requires more than a red nose, big shoes
Coulrophobics – those with a fear of clowns – beware.Despite recent reports in the news that there i ...
March 7, 2014 - 9:42 pm

Question & Answer with Morris basketball/baseball player Ricky Pelnarsh
With basketball season in the later stages of the season and, even though the ground is still full of snow, baseball season is also upon us. The first ...
March 7, 2014 - 9:44 pm
Johnson: Newman resumes role of roadblock to Irish
MANLIUS – Sterling Newman Central Catholic is the new Minonk Fieldcrest or, if you’d rather, the new Varna Midland.
March 7, 2014 - 9:47 pm
Morris falls in heartbreaker
FAIRBURY – For the second time in three years, Pontiac upset a top-seeded Morris team at a Class 3A boys basketball regional, winning 48-45 Friday at ...
March 7, 2014 - 9:42 pm
Rogers: My driveway would make a good Olympic bobsled course
I’ll be completely honest with you. Sometimes, it gets hard to think up new ideas to write about each week. This time of year is even more challenging ...
March 6, 2014 - 8:49 pm
Minooka’s Laczynski headed to Ohio State
Ohio State University haswon 88 national championships in 15 different sports. Ten different OSU men’s varsity sports programs own national titles.
March 6, 2014 - 8:41 pm
Johnson: Successful seniors saying goodbye in Coal City
FAIRBURY – Never has a prep coach told me – on the record, anyway – he or she is happy to lose a group of seniors.
March 7, 2014 - 9:23 am
Solid Pontiac run ousts Coal City from regional action
FAIRBURY – The records and the seeds portrayed Coal City as the favorite over Pontiac going into Tuesday’s semifinal game at the Class 3A Prairie Cent ...
March 5, 2014 - 9:42 pm
Minooka hoops falls short of postseason hopes
BLUE ISLAND – It was not the ending the Minooka boys basketball team was hoping for.Playing chase to ...
March 6, 2014 - 8:55 pm
Seneca ends season in loss to Newman Central Catholic
MANLIUS – Seneca’s second straight Class 2A boys basketball regional championship resulted in a second straight sectional semifinal loss to Sterling N ...
March 5, 2014 - 9:40 pm
Coal City boys hoops falls in regional semifinal
FAIRBURY – The records and the seeds portrayed Coal City as the favorite over Pontiac going into Tuesday's semifinal game at the Class 3A Prairie Cent ...
March 4, 2014 - 11:01 pm

County to set aid for tornado relief
Gov. Pat Quinn announced Wednesday the state would provide $45 million in state money to help Illinois local governments recover from November’s torna ...
March 5, 2014 - 9:41 pm
State interstates speed limit increases to 70 mph
As of Wednesday, a new law increased the speed limit on state interstates from 65 mph to 70 mph.The ...
Jan. 1, 2014 - 9:24 pm
New and familiar faces populate GOP ballot for Gov.
After the holidays, Illinois voters will be treated to another dizzying season – one that involves campaign ads, stump speeches and soundbites.
Jan. 1, 2014 - 9:01 pm
Concealed carry, medical marijuana take effect Wednesday
Two of Illinois' biggest and most controversial laws passed in 2013 – concealed carry permits and medicinal marijuana – officially take effect Wednesd ...
Dec. 30, 2013 - 11:05 pm

FDA proposes new food labels
Shaw Media recently posted an article about proposed changes to Nutrition Facts food labels. The proposed changes are only recommendations at this poi ...
March 10, 2014 - 5:24 pm
Re-examining the SAT test
Less than a decade after it started requiring students to write an essay as part of the SAT, the College Board announced Wednesday that it is eliminat ...
March 7, 2014 - 9:58 pm
York: Sharp focus on economy could boose GOP
Most Americans think the economy is still bad and that President Barack Obama is doing a poor job handling it.
March 7, 2014 - 9:58 pm
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March 7, 2014 - 9:46 pm
Porter: Honesty and communication are key
It occurred to me tonight that I can never lie to my girlfriend about where I have been. It has never occurred to me to lie to her, but it just now oc ...
March 6, 2014 - 8:47 pm
Warm embrace for property tax bill
Most attempts from the state legislature to put property tax controls on local taxing bodies, die an untimely death, but that’s no reason to give up.
March 6, 2014 - 8:47 pm
Crowell: Giving the middle class a fair shake
Here in Illinois, people who work hard, pay their taxes and play by the rules, find it tougher and tougher to get by. They’re upset that while ordinar ...
March 5, 2014 - 9:56 pm
Our View: Proposed law waste of time
State Sen. Dave Koehler, D-Peoria, has proposed legislation that would require anyone who has a cold to get a doctor’s prescription to buy medicine co ...
March 5, 2014 - 9:56 pm
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March 5, 2014 - 9:43 pm
SCOTUS on YouTube: Now, how about real cameras?
Surreptitiously recorded videos of Supreme Court proceedings that surfaced on YouTube last week aren’t much of a viewing experience. The most revealin ...
March 4, 2014 - 10:09 pm

Regional Office of Education Spelling Bee has two champs
MORRIS – The 2014 Grundy/Kendall Regional Office of Education Spelling Bee was held Feb. 22 at the Grundy County Administration Center.
March 7, 2014 - 9:58 pm
Kindergarten roundup registration available
MINOOKA -- The Minooka School District 201 will be holding kindergarten “roundup” for the 2014/2015 school year from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 14.
March 5, 2014 - 9:53 pm
Senior Companions make independence a reality.
JOLIET – Catholic Charities’ Senior Companion Program (SCP) is a free service available to older adults who are homebound and living in Grundy County.
March 5, 2014 - 9:54 pm
Grundy County Earth Expo set Saturday
MORRIS – The 23rd annual Grundy County Earth Expo will be held this weekend. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ...
March 5, 2014 - 9:54 pm
Minooka High School business organization members shine at conference
MINOOKA – Congratulations are extended to the 10-member team of Minooka Community High School’s chapter of the Future Business Leaders of America (FBL ...
Feb. 26, 2014 - 9:46 pm
Theatre Guild distributes scholarship application
Theatre Guild distributes scholarship applicationsThe Morris Theatre Guild Inc. has distributed ...
Feb. 26, 2014 - 9:47 pm
Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announces annual scholarship
MORRIS – The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announced it will be awarding more than 106 college scholarships throughout the state to students wishing ...
Feb. 25, 2014 - 9:53 pm
White Oak Elementary School releases 2nd quarter honor roll
MORRIS – The following students made White Oak Elementary School Honor Roll for the second quarter of the 2013-2014 school year.
Feb. 25, 2014 - 9:54 pm
Habitat elects new president at annual meeting
MORRIS – Grundy-Three Rivers Habitat for Humanity elected new leadership at the Annual Meeting of its Board of Directors last month.
Feb. 20, 2014 - 8:41 pm
MCHS senior named rotary club Student of the Month for January
MINOOKA – Congratulations are extended to Minooka Community High School senior Matthew Garcia-Thompson for being named the Channahon-Minooka Rotary C ...
Feb. 14, 2014 - 10:02 pm

Church Bulletins
Grace Lutheran Church Lenten WorkshopMORRIS -- Grace Lutheran Church will gather for midweek Lenten ...
March 6, 2014 - 9:00 pm
Church bulletins
Coal City church to hold ‘Hallelujah’ Soup Supper COAL CITY – Coal City United Methodist Church, 680 ...
Feb. 13, 2014 - 9:21 pm
Catholic Charities introduces supportive services for veteran families
JOLIET – Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet recently started offering a program to provide supportive services for veteran families (SSVF).
Feb. 13, 2014 - 9:22 pm
My Father's House of Prayer hires new pastor
MORRIS – My Father’s House of Prayer of Morris will have a new senior pastor starting Feb. 16.The ch ...
Feb. 7, 2014 - 9:51 pm
Winter retreat to be held for scouts
JOLIET – The Joliet Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting invites all youth members of scouting organizations to attend a winter retreat from 9 a.m. ...
Jan. 23, 2014 - 10:08 pm
Catholic schools host breakfast at University of St. Franics
JOLIET – The Catholic schools of the Diocese of Joliet each sent a representative to the University of St. Francis on Jan. 17 to participate in a pray ...
Jan. 23, 2014 - 10:08 pm
Immaculate Conception celebrates Catholic Schools Week
MORRIS – Immaculate Conception School will celebrate Catholic Schools Week beginning Saturday and continuing through Jan. 31.
Jan. 23, 2014 - 10:08 pm
Church bulletins
United Methodist soup supper set for Saturday COAL CITY – Coal City United Methodist Church, 6805 E. ...
Jan. 2, 2014 - 9:23 pm
Winners of Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest
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Jan. 3, 2014 - 9:55 pm
Catholic Charities offers help to those affected by tornados
Catholic Charities has been offering assistance to those in Diamond and Coal City since a tornado struck those communities Nov. 17, and intends to con ...
Jan. 2, 2014 - 9:28 pm

Local agribusiness professional attends 87th annual conference
DECATUR – Randal S. Fransen, AFM of First National Bank of Dwight, joined about 130 agribusiness professionals at the 87th Annual Meeting of the Illin ...
March 3, 2014 - 9:38 pm
Open house for the Baums
As some have heard, Jim and Carol Baum are fully retiring and moving to New Hampshire in late March.
March 3, 2014 - 9:37 pm
Starved Rock Lodge Voted Best in the Midwest for a Meeting
UTICA – Starved Rock Lodge (located in Starved Rock State Park) was voted the Best Lodge in the Midwest for a Meeting.
Feb. 24, 2014 - 9:43 pm
Riverside Medical Center is among top five percent of hospitals in nation according to Healthgrades
KANKAKEE – Healthgrades announced last month that Riverside Medical Center has received the 2014 Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence™ ...
Feb. 24, 2014 - 9:36 pm
Ottawa Friendship House gets $3K donation
Kevin Steward, trust officer with First National Bank, presents a $3,000 check to Ottawa Friendship House on behalf of The Bradley Fedorow Perpetual C ...
Jan. 1, 2014 - 9:19 pm
Braidwood fundraising money to benefit tornado relief
BRACEVILLE – The Braidwood Generating Station announced this month that proceeds from its 13th annual Fishing for a Cure tournament will be directed t ...
Dec. 31, 2013 - 12:20 am
Heritage Health in Dwight hires new administrator
DWIGHT – Rita Quigley has been named the new administrator for Heritage Health in Dwight. Quigley ha ...
Dec. 31, 2013 - 12:19 am
Morris Hospital Foundation inductes four new members
MORRIS – Four new members were inducted into the Morris Hospital Foundation Legacy Society when the group gathered Nov. 1 for its annual reception.
Dec. 31, 2013 - 12:05 am

Breakfast for dinner, a trend with a new name: Brinner
Maybe it’s time for brunch to make way for brinner.The “brunch” concept has been around since the 18 ...
March 6, 2014 - 8:44 pm
Head over heels for flan
MINNEAPOLIS – We’ve always believed that baking should be fun, with the best recipes being both entertaining to prepare and delicious to eat.
March 3, 2014 - 9:37 pm
Make your own doggone good treats
If you’re head over heels in love your dog – and these days in pet-obsessed America, who isn’t? – you can show it with treats.
Feb. 19, 2014 - 8:38 pm
Dress up plain chocolate layers for a cake worthy of your valentine
Love means never having to fuss over a Valentine’s Day dessert. It doesn’t mean ignoring the holiday’s sweet factor. Instead, take a basic chocolate c ...
Feb. 12, 2014 - 9:14 pm
Reap easy desserts from the brief Girl Scout selling season
I should probably not be confessing this during Girl Scout cookie season, but I was nearly kicked out of Brownies.
Jan. 29, 2014 - 9:49 pm
Warm up this winter with some Mexican hot chocolate
Many mornings this winter have found me making like a Mexican grandmother and making Mexican hot chocolate.
Jan. 22, 2014 - 10:30 pm
Take a pork shoulder, roast it, then break it into 4 recipes
It’s a familiar kitchen economy strategy: Roast a chicken (or buy a rotisserie bird at the supermarket), then turn it into three meals.
Jan. 16, 2014 - 10:42 pm
10 tips for eating healthier in 2014
It’s a new year and a good time to start living a healthier lifestyle.Health experts, food bloggers ...
Jan. 8, 2014 - 10:11 pm

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