MORRIS – For months Andrew Koscik insisted nothing inappropriate occurred when his coach was texting him in the middle of the night. Dec. 6, 2013 - 11:01 pm
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest loans to businesses, organizations, homeowners and renters affected by th ...
Dec. 6, 2013 - 10:35 pm
An internationally known trumpeter will be playing in Morris on Dec. 15 as a guest artist at a free concert with the Morris Community High School band ...
Dec. 6, 2013 - 10:35 pm
COAL CITY – Patty and Jim Pack drove from Pontiac to Coal City on Friday night, braving freezing temperatures, so they could attend the annual Angels ...
Dec. 6, 2013 - 10:57 pm
Gov. Pat Quinn announced Friday that the Illinois Department of Human Services will offer immediate food assistance to 15 counties starting Dec. 11. Dec. 6, 2013 - 10:35 pm
COAL CITY – Seven-year-old Troy Creasy said goodbye to his Lightning McQueen cars, Buzz Lightyear action figures and at least 50 more of his toys this ...
Dec. 6, 2013 - 12:59 pm
MORRIS – With the April flood and the tornado just last month, Operation St. Nick has put out more money in aid than originally planned for this year. Dec. 6, 2013 - 11:03 pm
BLOOMINGTON – Country Financial expects to pay more than $65 million to policyholders to cover reported property and auto losses from the Nov. 17 torn ...
Dec. 5, 2013 - 9:52 pm
MORRIS – Traffic driving down Meadors Circle was busy Tuesday night as many vehicles came to a stop in front of the Trammel home. Dec. 6, 2013 - 11:03 pm
CHANNAHON – The Channahon Village Board held a public hearing this week under unusual circumstance. Municipalities are required to hold public hearing ...
Dec. 4, 2013 - 9:53 pm
MORRIS – Grundy County is in negotiations with two companies regarding proposed projects to build new facilities within the county. Dec. 6, 2013 - 11:04 pm
MORRIS – Jewel-Osco shoppers in Morris have the chance to be Santa for 80 local seniors this Christmas through the Be a Santa to a Senior program. Dec. 3, 2013 - 9:54 pm
MORRIS – With 2014 just weeks away – the year the city’s landfill is set to close – newly appointed Morris Alderman Brian Feeney inquired about what t ...
Dec. 4, 2013 - 9:35 am
CHICAGO – Individuals and business owners out of work as a result of the Nov. 17 tornadoes and high winds might be eligible for federal disaster unemp ...
Dec. 3, 2013 - 9:55 pm
DIAMOND – The village of Diamond is in need of volunteers during the next few days to assist with continued clean up from the Nov. 17 tornado that dam ...
Dec. 4, 2013 - 9:26 am
MORRIS – Operators at Exelon Generation’s Dresden Station returned Unit 2 to full power at 11:38 a.m. Tuesday following the completion of the unit’s 2 ...
Dec. 3, 2013 - 9:54 pm
A controversial fix for Illinois’ ailing state-run pension systems is on its way to Gov. Pat Quinn after barely squeaking through both houses of the G ...
Dec. 4, 2013 - 10:04 am
MORRIS – A 10-year tradition was continued Monday when an anonymous donor dropped three solid gold coins into one of The Salvation Army’s collection b ...
Dec. 4, 2013 - 9:59 pm
MORRIS – For one family, the Home for the Holidays Christmas House Walk was a way to spend time together after they converged to Morris from around th ...
Dec. 2, 2013 - 10:11 pm
MORRIS – The primary election March 18 will see two local contested races, both for the Republican Party, and three state races. Dec. 2, 2013 - 10:31 pm
MORRIS –The Morris City Council approved keeping its tax rate the same despite decreasing property values, but council members argued whether more cou ...
Dec. 2, 2013 - 10:13 pm
MINOOKA – Minooka village trustees acknowledged and thanked village employees, Superintendent of Public Works Rob Tonarelli, Mayor Pat Brennan and Vil ...
Dec. 2, 2013 - 10:26 pm
MORRIS – The Living Water Church of the Nazarene is on to the second phase of remodeling the old downtown movie theater and is asking for assistance f ...
Nov. 29, 2013 - 9:37 pm
MORRIS – The parking lot at the Menards in Morris was filled Friday morning with crowds of shoppers hoping to find Black Friday deals. Nov. 29, 2013 - 9:50 pm
MORRIS – This year is the seventh year Linda Karecki of Channahon has brought her family to the Home for the Holidays lantern making to kick off the C ...
Nov. 29, 2013 - 9:50 pm
DIAMOND – Baby Ariana has been nicknamed the “Tornado Baby,” but unlike the tornado that brought devastation for so many, Ariana brings joy to all tho ...
Dec. 2, 2013 - 9:57 am
COAL CITY – The Grinch and 26 Whos from Whoville will make an appearance at Coal City High School this weekend when the On Broadway Dancers hold its s ...
Nov. 29, 2013 - 9:38 am
COAL CITY – Local fire officials are asking residents to cook safely this Thanksgiving, especially if they are using a turkey fryer. Nov. 26, 2013 - 9:59 pm
(MCT) — Top Illinois legislators said Wednesday they've reached agreement on a plan to deal with the state's worst-in-the-nation unfunded public pensi ...
Nov. 27, 2013 - 1:16 pm
A Veterans Mobile Medical Unit from Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital will be at the Morris American Legion, 212 W. Washington St. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on ...
Nov. 26, 2013 - 9:59 pm
Keaton Cryder – or “Chef Keaton” – said he wants to hunt and cook his own turkey this Thanksgiving.“ ...
Nov. 26, 2013 - 9:56 pm
The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Tuesday that nonemergency roadwork will be suspended, where possible, to reduce congestion and imp ...
Nov. 26, 2013 - 9:54 pm
A Coal City firefighter arrested on suspicion of looting following the tornadoes that struck Illinois on Nov. 17 has filed a lawsuit against the Will ...
Nov. 26, 2013 - 10:07 pm
DIAMOND – Just before the tornado hit Nov. 17, Refugio Luevano was outside trying to move his truck into the garage to protect it from the hail. Nov. 26, 2013 - 10:08 pm
(MCT) — A Coal City firefighter arrested on suspicion of looting following the tornadoes that struck Illinois on Nov. 17 has filed a lawsuit against t ...
Nov. 26, 2013 - 11:42 am
MORRIS – Police are investigating an attempted armed robbery that reportedly occurred to a Taco Bell employee early Saturday morning. Nov. 25, 2013 - 9:53 pm
MORRIS – Inside Vintage, a shop in downtown Morris, Chris Schusler found the perfect “holiday teacup” for her annual gift exchange. Nov. 26, 2013 - 10:10 pm
MORRIS – Monday marked the first day to file petitions for the March 18 primary election and 12 people made their way into the Grundy County Clerk’s O ...
Nov. 26, 2013 - 9:22 am
COAL CITY – Just over a week after a tornado hit the Coal City and Diamond area, all four people who were injured in the storm have been discharged fr ...
Nov. 25, 2013 - 9:39 pm
The annual Festival of Trees event will be at Grundy County Historical Society’s Museum, 510 W. Illinois Ave. Please note the new times and dates; noo ...
Nov. 27, 2013 - 9:19 am
You better watch out! You better not cry! You better not pout! Do you want to know why? Santa Claus is coming to town, our town, in downtown Morris. Nov. 25, 2013 - 10:34 pm
The arrival of Santa in the Home for the Holidays Lighted Parade is the highlight of the Home for the Holidays weekend for many children. Once again, ...
Nov. 25, 2013 - 10:34 pm
Immaculate Conception Church is pleased to be hosting this year’s holiday tea from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. The annual house walk and tea are part ...
Nov. 25, 2013 - 10:30 pm
MORRIS – This year those looking to get into the holiday spirit won’t have to choose between Black Friday specials and the Home for the Holiday’s Chri ...
Nov. 27, 2013 - 12:10 pm
MORRIS – Since August 2009, Art Bouchard and Dawn Micale have called 216 W. North St. home. This historic home, along with three others, will be featu ...
Nov. 25, 2013 - 10:06 pm
MORRIS – The Mission-style bungalow at 321 W. North St. has been the home of Dr. Tim and Karen Ortiz for 19 years, and is one of the houses on this ye ...
Nov. 25, 2013 - 10:06 pm
MORRIS – With its wraparound porch, portico and turret on the second floor, Harold and Rachel Martin's home at 724 Fremont is one of those you pass by ...
Nov. 25, 2013 - 10:05 pm
COAL CITY — Clean-up and relief efforts are continuing in the Coal City and Diamond area a week after a Nov. 17 tornado damaged much of the two commun ...
Nov. 25, 2013 - 10:34 am
Earlier this week, state Sen. Jim Oberweis, R-Sugar Grove, introduced legislation that would allow consumers to purchase cars on Sundays. Nov. 22, 2013 - 9:51 pm
MINOOKA – A truth in taxation hearing is scheduled for Dec. 18 by Minooka Grade School District 201 before the board of education votes on the 2013 ta ...
Nov. 22, 2013 - 9:50 pm
MORRIS – Because of the decrease in property values, Morris homeowners will likely pay less in property taxes to Morris Community High School. Nov. 22, 2013 - 9:50 pm
DIAMOND – After all of the devastation Diamond Mayor Terry Kernc has seen in her village since Sunday’s tornado, the first time she cried was Wednesda ...
Nov. 25, 2013 - 10:28 pm
MORRIS – To provide the safest possible environment, Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers has asked employees, physicians, volunteers, students and co ...
Nov. 22, 2013 - 9:48 pm
COAL CITY – Volunteers loaded clothes, car seats and other goods Thursday into a semitrailer stationed outside Coal City Clothes Closet. Nov. 25, 2013 - 9:52 pm
MORRIS – The Board of Education for Morris Community High School will likely not be supporting a proposed sale tax increase that would go toward helpi ...
Nov. 21, 2013 - 9:30 pm
MORRIS – The County Clerk’s Office will be offering a temporary waiver of the fees for vital records and homeowner land records for those residents af ...
Nov. 21, 2013 - 9:30 pm
The Illinois Department of Human Services is issuing replacement Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits for food that was destroyed in Sun ...
Nov. 21, 2013 - 9:28 pm
COAL CITY – An upward of 400 volunteers from across the state poured into Diamond Banquet Hall on Tuesday, and all of them were put to work. Nov. 21, 2013 - 8:31 am
DIAMOND – As Emily McCullough looked over a table full of items found among the tornado debris, she didn’t expect to find anything that belonged to he ...
Nov. 21, 2013 - 8:30 am
MINOOKA – In contrast to the board of education meeting earlier this month, just one parent took center stage Tuesday to speak to the board about the ...
Nov. 21, 2013 - 7:56 am
A redesigned morrisdailyherald.com launched Thursday, providing readers with a better user experience on their desktop, smartphone or tablet. Nov. 21, 2013 - 9:36 pm
MINOOKA – In contrast to the board of education meeting earlier this month, just one parent took center stage Tuesday to speak to the board about the ...
Nov. 20, 2013 - 9:40 pm
MORRIS – Property owners living in Morris Elementary School District 54 could pay less in taxes to the district in the upcoming tax year. Nov. 20, 2013 - 9:39 pm
A Coal City firefighter said he was just picking up trash on his family's property Sunday when he was arrested by the Will County Sheriff's Office and ...
Nov. 21, 2013 - 7:44 am
DIAMOND – As hundreds of families work to salvage what they can of their destroyed homes, local organizations, businesses and community members have s ...
Nov. 25, 2013 - 9:52 pm
MORRIS – The rains held off last weekend until the last few hours of the holiday Three French Hens Country Market, and drew crowds looking for gifts, ...
Nov. 20, 2013 - 4:58 pm
MORRIS – Because of inclement weather, the Morris Theatre Guild’s first mainstage production of the 2013-14 season, “Proof,” has been extended an addi ...
Nov. 19, 2013 - 9:44 pm
CHANNAHON – Monday night’s meeting of the Channahon Village Board started with a moment of silence for resident Bob Waters, who was active in several ...
Nov. 19, 2013 - 9:45 pm
MORRIS – After Sunday’s storm blew through Morris, Butch Benson headed outside to pick up the shingles and aluminum siding debris scattered around his ...
Nov. 20, 2013 - 4:58 pm
The state announced Tuesday that victims of Sunday’s tornadoes will be offered some services for the next 30 days at no charge. Nov. 19, 2013 - 9:45 pm
Clean-up efforts continued Tuesday in Diamond and Coal City, where 220 buildings were damaged by the EF2 tornado that began at 12:22 p.m. Sunday thre ...
Nov. 21, 2013 - 11:44 am
DIAMOND — As hundreds of families work to salvage what they can of their destroyed homes, four local organizations have stepped up to try and make it ...
Nov. 19, 2013 - 3:20 pm
DIAMOND - Hundreds of people showed up Tuesday morning to do their part to help families and the community recover from Sunday's tornado. Nov. 19, 2013 - 9:51 pm
Editor's note: As we continue to report on the aftermath of Sunday's tornado, the Morris Daily Herald intends to share stories of local residents aff ...
Nov. 18, 2013 - 10:58 pm
Editor's note: As we continue to report on the aftermath of Sunday's tornado, the Morris Daily Herald intends to share stories of local residents aff ...
Nov. 18, 2013 - 10:59 pm
Editor's note: The Morris Daily Herald intends to share the stories of local residents affected by the tornado through a series of vignettes such as t ...
Nov. 18, 2013 - 10:56 pm
COAL CITY – A Coal City firefighter is back at work after charges that he looted from a store damaged by Sunday's tornado were dropped. Nov. 19, 2013 - 7:29 pm
The Grundy County Health Department is providing resources of services available to those in need In light of the recent tornado disaster here in Grun ...
Nov. 19, 2013 - 8:05 pm
COAL CITY – After Sunday’s storm left a 12-mile path of destruction around her, Coal City resident Lori Cora felt like she needed to do something so s ...
Nov. 18, 2013 - 10:41 pm
DIAMOND – Gov. Pat Quinn has declared Grundy County a disaster area and is scheduled to visit Diamond this afternoon to examine the damage done by Sun ...
Nov. 18, 2013 - 10:50 pm
DIAMOND - Neighbors in Sterling Estates in Diamond were pulling together to board up and clean up after Sunday’s tornado left a path of destruction th ...
Nov. 18, 2013 - 9:38 am
DIAMOND - A Sunday morning tornado that cut a 3-mile path of destruction in Grundy and Will counties left four injured and more than 100 buildings wit ...
Nov. 18, 2013 - 5:32 pm
At least 100 residential and commercial buildings were damaged and four people have been injured due to a tornado that hit the Coal City and Diamond ...
Nov. 21, 2013 - 11:37 am
MORRIS – When the worst of Sunday's storm had passed, Eric Werden and his family came up from their basement and quickly went outside when they saw al ...
Nov. 17, 2013 - 5:32 pm
COAL CITY – At least 100 residential and commercial buildings have been damaged and four people have been injured due to a tornado that hit the Coal C ...
Nov. 17, 2013 - 10:04 pm
MORRIS – Olivia Smith arrived at school 40 minutes early Friday to set up a tent in the middle of her school’s gymnasium, crawl inside and read books ...
Nov. 16, 2013 - 8:14 am
CHANNAHON – Grade school District 17 plans to set aside about $5.5 million to use on various capital projects on three of its four schools – Pioneer P ...
Nov. 16, 2013 - 8:15 am
MORRIS – Construction on a new carport customized with solar panels has begun on the Morris Regional Oncology Center, and soon it will move forward wi ...
Nov. 15, 2013 - 10:46 pm
MORRIS – A judge Friday denied Gardner Grade School District board member Gary Morris’ request to dismiss the case against him because of a technicali ...
Nov. 16, 2013 - 8:15 am
MORRIS – Marina Mercado knows exactly how her bedroom will be organized come move-in day: A dresser by the door, a bunk bed in the corner and a horse ...
Nov. 16, 2013 - 8:16 am
GARDNER – Students at Coal City and Gardner South Wilmington High Schools will need creativity as they compete in this year’s Operation Teen Safe Driv ...
Nov. 14, 2013 - 9:39 pm
Boy Scout Troop 476 participated in the Boy Scouts of America “Scouting for Food” nationwide food drive, and donated their collection to We Care of Gr ...
Nov. 14, 2013 - 9:39 pm
COAL CITY – Coal City Fire Protection District firefighters getting ready to be sworn in as lieutenants were called away to a garage fire Wednesday ni ...
Nov. 14, 2013 - 9:39 pm
A diamond elephant pin, a Liberty Head gold piece and a lot of vintage baseball cards are just some of the items that Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rut ...
Nov. 14, 2013 - 9:34 pm
CHANNAHON – The board of education for Channahon School District 17 will to hold a special session school board meeting at 6 p.m. today. Nov. 13, 2013 - 9:39 pm
MORRIS – Those walking down Liberty Street at this year’s Grundy County Corn Festival were able to get a glimpse into a summer project near and dear t ...
Nov. 13, 2013 - 9:40 pm
CHANNAHON – A new business group in the Channahon-Minooka area is gathering business owners to work together to push buying local. Nov. 13, 2013 - 10:07 pm
The American Red Cross invites those who want to wish a happy holidays to those who serve our country, vets and their families through social media an ...
Nov. 13, 2013 - 9:41 pm
MORRIS – On May 22, Dana Morse and his son Andrew sat on the patio outside their home on Armstrong Street in Morris. It was late and the two couldn’t ...
Nov. 13, 2013 - 9:41 pm
MORRIS – The Grundy County Board approved the budget for fiscal 2014 – beginning Dec. 1 and ending Nov. 30, 2014 – which estimated expenditures to be ...
Nov. 14, 2013 - 5:03 pm
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon, recently returned from an official trip to Pakistan, Afghanistan and Liberia, where he met with U.S. troops fro ...
Nov. 12, 2013 - 10:37 pm
MORRIS – More than 1,600 workers are in the area to support Dresden Generating Station’s Unit 2 refueling outage that began shortly after midnight Sun ...
Nov. 12, 2013 - 10:39 pm
MORRIS – The Morris Spirit Mart gas station on state Route 47 has a sign that says “Lotto sold here,” and now the store can say it is the seller of a ...
Nov. 12, 2013 - 10:35 pm
COAL CITY – The Coal City Library held its fifth annual Veterans Day Celebration on Monday, which included a flag ceremony, a musical performance and ...
Nov. 11, 2013 - 9:49 pm
MINOOKA – Hailee Joyce stood alongside her classmates Monday as they sang “Proud to be an American” to the veterans gathered in the gymnasium at Minoo ...
Nov. 11, 2013 - 9:53 pm
Area communities are scheduled to gather this weekend and Monday to honor local veterans. Events that were submitted to the newspaper include: Nov. 8, 2013 - 10:20 pm
MORRIS – Illinois legislators legalized same-sex marriage in a historic vote this week – but lawmakers who represent Grundy County residents were not ...
Nov. 8, 2013 - 10:09 pm
The attorney for a Coal City woman who alleged she was forcibly stripped by LaSalle County sheriff’s deputies after a DUI arrest this year has filed a ...
Nov. 8, 2013 - 10:12 pm
MORRIS – Authorities are still looking for information on several vandalism incidents from last month that included the defacing of a display meant to ...
Nov. 8, 2013 - 10:09 pm
Saratoga Road from Old Stage Road to Stockdale Road at the railroad crossing will be closed to all traffic starting at 7 a.m. Monday for approximately ...
Nov. 8, 2013 - 10:20 pm
MINOOKA – A proposal to eliminate reporting class ranks to colleges for admissions has upset some parents and students in the Minooka Community High S ...
Nov. 8, 2013 - 10:11 pm
MORRIS – A combination of a prescription drug and small amount of alcohol appears to be a contributing factor to the drowning death of a Morris woman ...
Nov. 11, 2013 - 1:27 pm
