Note to Readers: Information presented here is obtained from the city police and sheriff's departments. Individuals listed in reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

The Village of Seneca has hired a new weapons officer.

Illinois residents could be taxed more based on their income in the next year.

A parent education program is in the works at Coal City.

A Will County woman had a bench trial in Grundy County last Friday.

The Will County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a suspicious death.

The LaSalle County Sheriff's Office says one person was killed in a semi vs. car accident near Newark Monday night.

The Grundy County Coroner Office's along with Coal City Police Department are investigating the death of a 26-year-old as a result of suspected heroin overdose.  This death occurred early Monday morning

A Veterans Day remembrance ceremony was held in Morris over the weekend.

Area businesses and residents are encouraged to register to be part of this year’s Home for the Holiday’s Annual Lighted Holiday Parade, which takes place on Friday, November 23 at 5:30 p.m.

A property tax referendum that appeared on the General Election ballot has given Illinois lawmakers a chance to debate lowering property taxes in the state. 

The Marseilles Police Department has two new officers. Alfonso Valdez and Trey Schorn were sworn in at the Marseilles City Council meeting on Wednesday.

The Morris City Council this week heard about two new business license applications that were approved by the Judiciary and License Committee.

A 56-year-old Marseilles woman was injured in a single vehicle accident that occurred in rural Marseilles around 4:25 p.m. on November 8.

A name has been chosen for a new football conference which has three area teams.

State Sen. Sue Rezin and Rep. David Welter are addressing how to fix a broken aqueduct in Morris. 

The Morris Police Department is investigating two separate pick pocket thefts.

Note to Readers: Information presented here is obtained from the city police and sheriff's departments. Individuals listed in reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

The Illinois State Board of Education recently released the 2018 Illinois School Report Cards.

The Dwight Village Board’s Ordinance Committee recommended the placement of stop signs at two intersections.

The Morris City Clerk’s Office will be accepting petitions this month for the April 2 election.

A 29-year-old Morris man is accused of leading the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department on a pursuit.

Big changes are coming for the state of Illinois once Governor elect J.B. Pritzer takes over.

An accused Will County heroin dealer is wanted by law enforcement.

The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens of a new phone scam in which the caller allegedly claims to be a sheriff’s official stating they missed jury duty.

Former Leland Police Chief Stanley Smith was the victim of a train vs. pedestrian fatal accident that occurred on Monday morning east of Leland.

Note to Readers: Information presented here is obtained from the city police and sheriff's departments. Individuals listed in reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

The Grundy County State’s Attorney’s Office has released the following felony grand jury indictments. State’s Attorney Jason Helland said the public should be advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

All but one area incumbent legislator in both the U.S. House and Illinois legislature won their re-election bids Tuesday night.

Grundy County’s voter turnout saw an increase from the 2014 General Election.

LaSalle County Auditor Jody Wilkinson has been indicted on 11 felony charges for her alleged role in theft and official misconduct.

Grundy County has the number one Victim Witness Services Coordinator in the state.

An out-of-state woman could spend the rest of her life in prison for dealing cannabis.

The Minooka Police Department needs your help identifying an alleged alcohol thief.

Illinois Governor’s Race

Five referendum questions were on the ballot in Grundy County during the 2018 General Election.

The Community Foundation of Grundy County is hosting an event to educate future generations on giving.

Three new members have been selected to the Grundy County Board.

Grundy County Republican Lori Werden was reelected as Treasurer during the 2018 General Election.

Veterans Day is this Sunday and many observances are planned for our area. Veterans Day remembrances have become an honored tradition in Grundy County, and all across the county many will gather over the weekend to recognize our neighbors, friends and family that are proud to call themselves…

One person was injured following a two vehicle accident that occurred near Route 47 and 66 in Dwight around four this afternoon.

Grundy County Sheriff Kevin Callahan has been defeated by his Republican opponent Ken Briley in the 2018 General Election.

The LaSalle County Coroner's Office has identified the individual killed on Monday morning in a train vs. pedestrian accident near Leland.

Two individuals recently pled guilty to drug related charge in Livingston County.

A 22 year-old Lockport woman was killed in a Monday afternoon crash on I-80 southeast of Shorewood in Will County.

Note to Readers: Information presented here is obtained from the city police and sheriff's departments. Individuals listed in reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

The Grundy County Emergency Management Agency had their Emergency Operations Plan approved by the state of Illinois.

The Morris Downtown Development Partnership’s Home for the Holidays will feature events for all ages.