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July 05, 2025
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Community Pulse: Morris Community High School has several capital projects underway

Community Pulse: Morris Community High School has several capital projects underway

Craig Ortiz, the Superintendent of Morris Community High School, shares information on the many capital projects the district has starting this summer.

By Dr. Craig Ortiz, Superintendent of Morris Community High School●
July 05, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

State police issues motorcycle safety reminder following 4 fatalities in one week

State police issues motorcycle safety reminder following 4 fatalities in one week

The Illinois State Police issued a reminder for drivers to be careful on and around motorcycles as fatalities increase over the summer months.

By Jessie Molloy●
July 05, 2025 at 2:05 pm CDT

Grundy County Land Use hosts free tire recycling event July 17-19

Grundy County Land Use hosts free tire recycling event July 17-19

The Grundy County Land Use Department is hosting a free tire recycling event from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 17 and Friday, July 18 and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 19 at Olson’s Recycling Center, 354 W. Jackson St., Seneca.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 05, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Joliet Junior College applauds new law to promote dual-credit education programs

Joliet Junior College applauds new law to promote dual-credit education programs

Joliet Junior College is celebrating the passage of a bill promoting dual credit education programs for high school students in Illinois.

By Jessie Molloy●
July 05, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Megan Horn named Morris Hospital’s June Fire Starter of the Month

Megan Horn named Morris Hospital’s June Fire Starter of the Month

CT Technologist Megan Horn has been named Morris Hospital's June Fire Starter of the Month.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 05, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Saint Mary’s Street between Massasoit and West Streets in Minooka closed Wednesday

Saint Mary’s Street between Massasoit and West Streets in Minooka closed Wednesday

The Village of Minooka announced Tuesday that W. Saint Mary’s Street between Massasoit and West streets will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday for construction.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 04, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

6th annual Megan Bugg Memorial Golf Outing raises over $105,000

6th annual Megan Bugg Memorial Golf Outing raises over $105,000

The 6th annual Megan Bugg Memorial Golf Outing was held Saturday, hosting 264 golfers at the Morris Country Club and raising over $105,000 thanks to the golfers and 100 sponsors.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 04, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Four Rivers nature center in Channahon holds walking book club

Four Rivers nature center in Channahon holds walking book club

Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon is joined by Three Rivers Public Library District in holding a walking book club.

By Kevin Newberry●
July 04, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Residents celebrate Independence Day at the Grundy County Fair

Residents celebrate Independence Day at the Grundy County Fair

Grundy County residents braved the heat in the few hours before the Morris Fireworks Thursday night to take in the sights, ride some rides, and get some grub at the Grundy County Fair.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 04, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Minooka High School’s bullying data shows mixed results

Minooka High School’s bullying data shows mixed results

In year-over-year comparisons, bullying-related data within Minooka Community High School showed mixed results, according to a recently released report from District 111 officials.

By Dave Fidlin for Shaw Local News Network●
July 03, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT
Will, Grundy communities host Fourth of July fireworks and festivities

Will, Grundy communities host Fourth of July fireworks and festivities

From food trucks and live music to family-friendly festivities, here is a roundup of places to enjoy the Fourth of July across Will and Grundy counties.

By Kevin Newberry●
July 03, 2025 at 11:45 am CDT
Three Coalers compete in Future Business Leaders of American Nationals in California

Three Coalers compete in Future Business Leaders of American Nationals in California

Three Coal City High School students are traveling to Anaheim on Sunday for the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) National Leadership Conference after placing among the top four in their competitive events at the State Leadership Conference.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 03, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Recent Articles

Community Pulse: Morris Community High School has several capital projects underway

Community Pulse: Morris Community High School has several capital projects underway


Grundy County Land Use hosts free tire recycling event July 17-19

Grundy County Land Use hosts free tire recycling event July 17-19


Megan Horn named Morris Hospital’s June Fire Starter of the Month

Megan Horn named Morris Hospital’s June Fire Starter of the Month


Saint Mary’s Street between Massasoit and West Streets in Minooka closed Wednesday

Saint Mary’s Street between Massasoit and West Streets in Minooka closed Wednesday


6th annual Megan Bugg Memorial Golf Outing raises over $105,000

6th annual Megan Bugg Memorial Golf Outing raises over $105,000


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