The Morris Police Department is investigating a hit and run traffic incident that occurred on Thursday, August 22.

From the Dwight Police Department arrested was Robert Harris, 38, of Coal City on a warrant. He was transported to the Livingston County Jail. Also arrested was Brian Kelly, 50, of Chicago for retail theft. He posted bond and was released.Also arrested was Jeffrey Goodson, 49, of Sapulpa, Ok…

Petition packets for those wishing to appear on the Primary election ballot are now available.

A Livingston County man has pled guilty to three methamphetamine dealing charges.

A former Marseilles City Council member spoke about the hiring of a new marketing specialist at the city council meeting this week.

Around 38 pounds of cannabis was seized during a traffic stop that was conducted by the Illinois State Police in Livingston County on August 22nd.

Governor JB Pritzker signed a law on Thursday that raises the minimum salary for teachers in the state to $40,000 by 2023.

The Morris Finance Committee on Thursday discussed a Tax Increment Finance loan possibility for Insight Real Estate Developers.

Two new businesses are coming to Morris. The Morris Judiciary and License Committee on Monday approved a business license application by Valerie Baker, who will operate a Home Décor and Olive Oil sales business at 411 Liberty Street.

One of four individuals from Braidwood, who allegedy burglarized a house in the 100 block of West Wilmington Street in Gardner has pleaded guilty.

A Missouri woman was arrested on drug charges in Gardner on Sunday night.

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.

Utility Concrete will be making some improvements at the site located at 2495 Bungalow Road.

The Grundy County State’s Attorney’s Office has released the following felony grand jury indictments.

Legislators are weighing in on the decision by a food processing company to close a large facility in Mendota.

The Seneca Police Department wants to remind students and drivers about back to school safety.

Two juveniles were apprehended after a 50 mile police chase that started in Calumet City and ended in Wilmington on Wednesday.

Governor JB Pritzker is signing a new law to better protect immigrant tenants.

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 City of Morris will be tearing down their portion of the old paper mill facility.

The Grundy County Board last week finalized a contract to provide food for inmates at the Grundy County Jail.

LaSalle County State's Attorney Karen Donnelly's petition to remove the special prosecutor so that her office can appeal the dismissal of charges against former State's Attorney Brian Towne was shot down on Tuesday by LaSalle County Judge Clark Erickson.

The Morris Police Department has released more information regarding the fatal crash that occurred on Route 47 over the Illinois River Bridge around 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 18th.

All Wilmington schools were closed due to an intense manhunt that concluded around ten this morning.

A convicted sexual predator will spend the next several years in prison.

Minooka Community High School Students are safe following a fire in the building this morning.

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 2nd annual Bowman’s Ruck March will be held next month to raise money for local veterans.

Minooka Community High School has created a Diversity Committee and Training Initiative.

Charges have been dropped against a correctional officer accused of battering an inmate at the Pontiac Correctional Center in Pontiac.

The city of Morris will be donating $2 million to the Morris YMCA for the purpose of economic development.

A new law that would protect LGBTQ jurors from exclusion was signed into law with help from a local legislator. 

The Will County Sheriff’s Office responded to an armed robbery in progress at the Knights Inn/River Road Truck Stop, 24007 W. Lorenzo Road in Wilmington Township around 4:33 a.m. on August 18th. 

From the Grundy County Sheriff’s Department arrested was 27-year-old Calvin Hambrick for DUI and fleeing and eluding police.He posted a $100 bond and has a court date on September 23rd.

A California woman is facing drug possession charges in Grundy County.

One person was killed in a single vehicle accident that occurred in Livingston County at 10:50 p.m. on Saturday.

The Grundy County Board approved several items at their meeting on Tuesday.

Illinois State Police District 5 will increase some patrols next month, which will include extra enforcement on impaired driving.

Legislation sponsored by a local lawmaker passed the Illinois Senate. 

The 7th Annual Operation Firm Handshake will be held at the Coal City Area Club next month.

A free hearing screening is coming to the Grundy County Administration Center.

The Morris Community High School Board on Monday night approved the hiring of two new teachers.

The Morris Elementary District 54 School Board this week approved an agreement with the Morris Police Department to provide a School Resource Officer.

A Naplate man died in a motorcycle crash on Thursday, August 15. 

The Grundy Economic Development Council will be hosting a broker developer breakfast.

An off-duty Cook County Sheriff’s Officer was killed in a three-vehicle crash that occurred on Route 47 over the Illinois River Bridge around 4 p.m. on Sunday.

The Grundy County Land Use Department will be hosting an e-waste event on Saturday, September 7 from 8 a.m. to noon at 310 East DuPont Road in Morris.