Knudson Park in Marseilles is getting an upgrade following a recent city council meeting.

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Department is searching for a man who has now been identified as the suspect in yesterday’s bank robbery in Odell.

Morris City Council members on Monday approved two ordinances in regards to streets and alleys.

A Will County man was sentenced in a Grundy County court case on Wednesday, April 7th. Charles Robinette, 52, of Wilmington entered into a blind guilty plea to the charge of Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding Police, a class four felony on January 8th.

Grundy County Health Administrator Michelle Pruim called into the WCSJ studios yesterday to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination program. Pruim said all adult Grundy residents, regardless of occupation or health status, are now allowed to schedule a vaccination appointment.

On March 30th, Coal City District 1 formally endorsed an energy bill under consideration by the Illinois general assembly.

The Morris City Council on Monday placed on file for public viewing their fiscal year 2021-2022.

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office has released more details in regards to a two vehicle accident that occurred at the intersection of Route 47 and Southmor Road around 5 p.m. on March 31st.

A 41-year-old Morris man will be serving time in prison.

The Livingston County Health Department has released dates and times for upcoming COVID-19 vaccination events, including some that are availble to residents of neighboring counties like Grundy, LaSalle and Kankakee. Broken down by vaccine manufacturer:

The Seneca Village Council on Tuesday approved the Parks and Recreation Board's request for $41,485 in expenses for Graves Park and the boat launch.

The Morris Judiciary and License Committee on Monday discussed the possibility of outdoor sidewalk, limited on-street and city alley dining for businesses this summer.

The voter turnout in Grundy County for the Consolidated Election was very low. That’s according to Grundy County Clerk Kay Olson who spoke with WCSJ on Wednesday.

The City of Morris wants to remind the public that the intersection of Washington and Liberty Street will be closed on Thursday, April 8th and Friday, April 9th from 7:00 am until 3:30 pm each day to install “celebration lighting” over that intersection.

Kendall Grundy Farm Bureau Executive Director Victoria Wax was on WCSJ on Tuesday to discuss the upcoming planting season.

The village of Dwight has a new Mayor. Paul Johnson defeated current Dwight Village Trustee Jerry Curtis.

Five Highway Commissioners seats were determined in the Consolidated Election on April 6th.

Several local races were determined in the Consolidated Election on April 6th. Eight members were squaring off for four Felix Township Trustee seats.

The Morris Judiciary and License Committee on Monday discussed increasing the number of mobile food vendor permits.

The Morris High School Board of Education race in the April 6th Consolidated Election was closely contested. Five candidates were squaring off for four seats on the board.

A 36-year-old Bolingbrook man is headed to prison. Eric Stubblefield pled guilty in Grundy County to driving on revoked license while having between four and nine prior convictions, a class four felony and was sentenced to one year in the Illinois Department of Corrections. 

The Village of Braceville will be receiving a $454,000 block grant from the Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity.  

Several new faces will be on the Morris City Council come May 1st. Current Third Ward Alderman Derrick Wren defeated Kenneth Willis in the Consolidated Election that was held on Tuesday. Wren finished with 116 votes and Willis had 73.

Two individuals have been charged for fleeing from several police agencies on Monday morning. 

The Morris City Council last night approved another amendment to the annexation agreement with Procter and Gamble.

The State of Illinois is receiving another $124-million in funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to expand the state's COVID-19 vaccination program. A press release from the Illinois Department of Public Health says around 75 percent of the funding will go toward under-served communities and those disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.

Fifty-nine residents of Livingston County have tested positive for COVID-19.

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.

A Dwight woman was sentenced in a Livingston County court case.

Grundy County Health Administrator Michelle Pruim was on WCSJ on Monday giving an update on the latest vaccine efforts at the former Shabbona Middle School.

A Grundy County man was recently transported to the Illinois Department of Corrections on a drug possession charge.

The LaSalle County Coroner’s Office and LaSalle County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a fatal single vehicle rollover accident that occurred around 4:40 p.m. on April 4th.

The Illinois State Police arrested two individuals accused of dealing drugs in Grundy County.

The third time is the charm for the city of Marseilles as they will be receiving a $538,000 block grant from the Department of Commerce & Economic Development.

As warmer weather approaches, the Illinois State Police and Illinois Department of Transportation are reminding motorcyclists to 'Ride Smart.'

The LaSalle County Coroner’s Office has released information about the National DEA Take Back Drug Day.

An Illinois State Police Sergeant was injured in a crash Thursday evening on I-94 at 75th Street in Cook County.

As many people head out to the lake this spring and upcoming summer months, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is offering some safe boating tips.

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.

Kendall County has received approval for a new court program. Problem Solving Court Coordinator Melissa Moore says mental health court will focus on treatment instead of incarceration.

The latest unemployment figures have been released in Grundy County.

A Kankakee Man has been arrested for possession of child pornography.

Only one Morris City Council race will be determined in the April 6th Consolidated Election Ballot.

One person was killed in a Grundy County farming incident over the weekend.

The latest Covid-19 figures and vaccination numbers have been released for Grundy County. The Illinois Department of Public Health said a female in her 70’s is the latest to pass away from Covid-19 related complications.

The Morris Judiciary and License Committee will have their meeting on Monday night at 6 p.m.

The latest weather figures have been released for Grundy County. The Grundy County Emergency Management Agency said the average monthly temperature in March for Grundy County was 44 degrees.

Due to a decrease in the amount of tests performed at the site, Livingston County’s drive-thru COVID-19 testing site will no longer be in operation as of April 3, 2021.