Christopher Vaughn trial scheduled to start Aug. 13

A trial day has been set for Christopher Vaughn, the man who allegedly killed his family in 2007 after stopping in Channahon while traveling during a family vacation. ... Read More »

City council approves new fuel system

During its regular meeting Monday, the council unanimously approved a new fuel dispensing system for the city fuel pumps at the Public Works Department on River Road. The new system will cost $16,015 and will be split between the city, Morris Fire and Ambulance District and the Grundy County Sheriff's Department.

Pair of landfills generate $4.7 million in local revenue

Two disposal facilities operated by Waste Management of Illinois, Inc. generated $4.7 million in revenue for Will County and local taxing bodies in 2011.

Chief Wold touts fewer accidents, faster response

Channahon Police Chief Jeff Wold submitted the department’s annual report to the village board Monday and put a few of the numbers in perspective — including statistics on accidents and response times.

State

Bumpy ride ahead for state budget

SPRINGFIELD (MCT) — Speaker Michael Madigan on Tuesday outlined grim budget news to House Democrats who left a closed-door meeting predicting deep budget cuts, particularly in ... Read More »

Amtrak trains hit new high speeds in Midwest

CHICAGO (MCT) — Amtrak passenger trains sped up to 110 mph for the first time Tuesday in western Michigan and northern Indiana on two routes serving Chicago, officials annou ... Read More »

Neighbors

School ‘rounding up’ kindergartners

NEW: 1:00 p.m.
CHANNAHON — Channahon School District 17 is trying to “round-up” all prospective kindergartners for the 2012-2013 school year. If your child will be 5 years old on or before S ... Read More »

Fire agencies salute Roth for disaster preparedness help

Local area fire chiefs and participating members of the statewide Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) Division 15 presented an appreciation plaque to State Representative Pam Roth for her ongoing support of disaster preparedness through mutual aid. ... Read More »

Reader Poll

What was your favorite Super Bowl commercial this year?

The Brown M&M.
Matthew Broderick's Day Off.
Volkswagen Beetle's couch-bound dog.
Doritos' sling-shot baby.
Seinfeld/Leno fight for Accura.

Blogs

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MLB preview: Kansas City Royals

The Royals have enough young talent to make them the team most likely to stop the Tigers from ruling the AL Central for the next few years. But they're a year, or more, away.
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Morris Mirror

MLB preview: Detroit Tigers

Even with Prince Fielder, Detroit may have only the sixth-best roster in the American League in my book (maybe the seventh if the Blue Jays really put it together). In the Central, that is plenty to be the favorite.