Voice of the People

Over the last three years, state lawmakers have cut Illinois’ early childhood education program, Preschool for All, by 15 percent. Tens of thousands of 3- and 4-year-olds have lost the opportunity to attend a quality preschool. Grundy County lost 60 slots last year.
It has been my honor and privilege to serve the residents and taxpayers of District 1 on the Grundy County Board. Since the election of a Republican majority in 2010, we have seen a big change in the direction of Grundy County government.

Reader Poll

In light of the recent setbacks with the pool project, how should the city of Morris proceed?

Stay on course! The proposed project will be an asset to the city.
It's time to scale back. The costs are getting out of hand.
It's a sign. The pool should be put in a different spot.
They shouldn't have approved this project in the first place.
Who cares? I can't swim anyway.

Blogs

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Morris Mirror

MLB preview: Boston Red Sox

Even in a season that was terribly disappointing and ended with a historic collapse, the Red Sox won 90 games. They haven't added much, but if a few talented and highly-paid players show up, they'll contend.
» Grundy Area Sports Scene
Grundy Area Sports Scene

Interstate Eight girls basketball All-Conference team

Five area girls basketball players made the Interstate Eight All-Conference team.