The defense attorney for an alleged child killer in Grundy County will be hiring an expert. Two months ago, Nicholas Fecarota, 18, of Minooka pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and demanded a jury trial.

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.

Grundy County residents will be paying less on the county’s portion of their tax bills next year.

Congressman Adam Kinzinger is weighing in on agriculture legislation passed in Congress this week.

The Dwight Grade School Board this week discussed adding air conditioning at the school.

A Grundy County man was killed in a two vehicle accident that occurred in Minooka early Wednesday afternoon.

A Dwight man was arrested following an ongoing narcotics investigation. The Dwight Narcotics Unit, with assistance from the Livingston County Proactive Unit, conducted a narcotics investigation that resulted in the arrest of Angelo Cassani, 41, of Dwight.

The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office arrested four people in Odell following a narcotics investigation. 

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 Police released their activity and enforcement figures for the month of November.

One person was injured in a three vehicle accident that occurred on Route 47 near Saratoga School around 8:30 p.m. on December 11.

Grundy County has a permanent Human Resources Director.

Several individuals were arrested by Will County authorities on drug related charges this week.

A LaSalle County man was sentenced last week for beating his child. In a LaSalle County courtroom, Jordan Wilkinson, 22, of Marseilles pled guilty to a class three felony charge, and will have to serve five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

A Will County man is wanted by the Channahon Police Department for allegedly Failing to register as a sex offender. 

A 22-year-old Wilmington man was sentenced in a Will County courtroom last week.

The Dwight Village Board this week heard that Mediacom will be increasing their rates.

The Grundy County Board on Tuesday approved five more petitions that could allow for the construction of solar farms.

The Gardner Village Board met in regular session Monday and opened with discussion and approval of Christmas bonuses and Christmas and New Years’ time off for village employees.

The Grundy County Board is looking for a new member after the recent resignation of John Roth.

A Minooka man has pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting a child. In a Grundy County courtroom on Monday, 38-year-old Kyle Camp entered a blind guilty plea to the charge of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child under the age of 13, a class X felony.

A Grundy County teenager was arrested for DUI and possessing a fake ID at 11:40 p.m. on December 6th.

The Morris High School Board on Monday approved three items that pertains to the search for a new superintendent.

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 Seneca Village Council on Monday approved a three year auditing contract with Mack & Associates.

The Coal City Unit 1 School Board last week approved their final 2018 tax levy.

Morris Hospital has received approval from the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board to proceed with a $33.5 million project.

Four individuals have been apprehended after a police chase that began in Coal City and ended near McCormick Place in Chicago.

A 34-year-old Morris man died from an apparent heroin overdose around 10 p.m. on December 10th.

The Wilmington Police Department received an alarm call at Angelo’s Outdoor Sports Center located at 708 West Baltimore St. just after two on Sunday 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.

A former member of the Seneca Fire Department passed away at the age of 77  late Sunday night.

The 36th annual Operation St. Nick Radio auction shattered a record on Sunday.

The Marseilles City Council last week approved their 2018 tax levy. Mayor Jim Hollenbeck said the city’s tax rate will be around the same this year and the equalized assessed valuation increased year over year. 

The Coal City High School Principal position will be filled by an administrator  in the district.

The Morris Public Library has a new leader. In late July, WCSJ News reported Rose Vagt tendered her resignation as Director, which left the library’s top leadership position open. Vagt, who formerly served as the Director of the Chicago Ridge Library, came to Morris Public Library in May of …

Representatives from the Grundy County Farm Bureau attended the Illinois Farm Bureau Annual meeting last week in Chicago. The gathering gave Farm Bureau members from across the state an opportunity to meet other members and nearly 30 state legislators that were in attendance.

The Coal City School District #1 made a donation to local veterans’ organizations.

The Morris City Council on Monday renewed three insurance policies with the Northern Insurance Group.

The Morris Downtown Development Partnership has announced the winner of this year Home for the Holiday’s grand prize winner.

Grundy County had a decrease in the number of deer harvested this firearm season compared to 2017. A total of 277 deer were killed this year compared to 285 last year.

A Gardner man with at least six prior felony convictions was sentenced in a Will County courtroom this week.

The Grundy County Coroner's Office and Minooka Police Department are investigating the death of a Will County female that died from apparent heroin overdose. 

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 26-year-old Ottawa man convicting of shooting a firearm was sentenced in a LaSalle County courtroom on Thursday.

The Grundy County Health Department is reminding residents this holiday season that they are still offering adult and children’s influenza vaccinations by appointment each week.

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.

Two more elections are set for early 2019.