Community Foundation of Grundy County Program Director Devan Gagliardo was a recent guest on WCSJ’s People R Talking and shared some of the latest foundation happenings and updates of local interest with listeners. She said there’s much to be thankful for when it comes to donors making their…
The Grundy County Land Use Departments annual Gently Used Toys, Books, Games and DVD video collection event is underway. Land Use Director Heidi Miller said the event will conclude on December 9th.
Coal City Village Administrator Matt Fritz spoke with WCSJ recently about Coal City’s liability insurance and worker’s compensation policy renewal and approval at Monday’s Village Board Meeting.
Channahon Mayor Missy Moorman Schumacherspoke with WCSJ recently, about the upcomingChannaholidays annual event.
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.
We Care of Grundy County Executive Director Eric Fisher was in our studios this month and said help is available for those struggling.
While many people enjoyed their Thanksgiving festivities on Thursday, a big event is returning this weekend.
The Village of Channahon will be getting a Dairy Queen.
A 60-year-old Morris man was sentenced in Grundy County on November 21st. James Gabehart was charged with the Unlawful Delivery of Cannabis, a class two felony; Unlawful Possession of Cannabis as well as four counts of the Unlawful Possession of Weapons by a Felon, all class three felonies.
The unemployment rate in Kendall County for October is down from last year according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. The rate this October was at 3.4 percent which is down from 3.6 percent the previous year. The unemployment rate in September was 3.5 percent.
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.
Morris Area Public Library Executive Director Resa Mai spoke with WCSJ about recreating their circulation desk.
At a public hearing, this week, Morris Mayor Chris Brown spoke on status of the Rehabilitation Block Grant that will see ten single family homes, in Morris, get construction updates using grant fund assistance for the rehab project. He said that a second sign-in is required before submittin…
One of two individuals has pleaded guilty in a meth dealing case. Livingston County court records show 39-year-old Kari Murray and 43-year-old Keith King were charged with the unlawful delivery of meth between 5 and 15 grams, a class one felony and on two counts of the unlawful delivery of l…
The Coal City Village Board on Monday approved a resolution to allow the debt payment for the tornado capital project to be levied in 2022.
The cost of Thanksgiving has increased drastically this year. Kendall/Grundy Farm Bureau Manager Victoria Lundh was on WCSJ this week providing the details.
Minooka High School Superintendent Robert Schiffbauer spoke with WCSJ about a district purchase, last year, of a building on the north end of their central campus, and their seeking an architect to redesign it.
The Morris City Council on Monday heard about three new businesses coming to the area.
Morris High School Board members last week approved seeking bids for several capital improvement projects.
Our Vietnam Veterans are honored today but it took 20 years to accomplish; our World War II Veterans were officially honored after their 60 years of service; and on Saturday, June 19th, 2004, a black granite wall with 3,500 etched names of the fallen was dedicated to the servicemen and women…
A 20-year-old Morris man has been sentenced to prison from Grundy County. Morris Police Deputy Chief Chad Skelton said Christian Kaebel-Jones stole a handgun from a vehicle that was parked on Railroad Street in Morris on Tuesday, October 6th of 2020. Skelton said a Morris Public Works employ…
A 57-year-old Custer Park man has been arrested for concealing the death of another individual. In May of this year, the Braidwood Police Department said Adam Watts, 44, of Custer Park was reported missing by a family member along with friends after not hearing from Watts for months.
If you haven't already, it might be time to get that frozen turkey in the fridge to thaw ahead of Thanksgiving on Thursday.
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.
Minooka High School Superintendent Robert Schiffbauer spoke with WCSJ recently about "meeting the mark" as they were evaluated, last month, and received their own Illinois Schools Progress Report Card.
As a recent guest on WCSJ’s People R Talking, Community Foundation Executive Director Julie Buck invited the community to submit names of Grundy County senior citizens, in need of some Christmas cheer, and encouraged citizens to adopt one or more seniors, as well.
The Illinois Secretary of State's Office is reminding everyone that the expiration extension for driver's licenses and ID cards, that has been effect for over two years now, is ending on December 1.
A 29-year-old Morris woman was arrested on a warrant and other offenses by the Seneca Police Department on Friday, November 11th.
The Kane County State's Attorney's Office says that 47-year-old Jose Arellano, of Aurora, is being sentenced to life in prison for the sexual assault of two children between 2010 and 2020. Both of the victims were under thirteen-years-old. Arellano is said have known both victims.
A 34-year-old Marseilles man was recently sentenced in LaSalle County. Josh Sampson pled guilty to violating his probation on the charge of the Unlawful Delivery of a Controlled Substance, a class two felony and was sentenced to four years in prison.
Morris High School Board members last week approved their tentative tax levy.
The Morris City Council last night approved their fiscal year 2021-22 audit.
Two individuals are wanted on nationwide warrants for stealing thousands of dollars worth of GPS units.
The new Illinois House Republican Leader elect Tony McCombie was at the Morris City Council last night.
Grundy Transit System Director Amanda Olvera was a recent guest on WCSJ’s People R Talking to share some of the latest transit happenings, as well as, a few seasonal reminders.
Minooka Community High School Superintendent Robert Schiffbauer recently spoke with WCSJ about the implementation of an R-Lock system, at MCHS, and how it works.
A Grundy County lawmaker is launching her annual holiday toy drive to benefit Toys for Tots. This is the third year that State Representative Jackie Haas will host the toy drive. Donations will be accepted until December 1st at 370 E Court Street, Kankakee.
When the Commercial Street realignment project first began in May, city officials estimated it would be completed by October. It is not finished as expected. Temporary street lights just north of the North Mill Race Bridge were installed in June to control traffic.
The Heart of our Community Award was given to a Minooka resident at an event hosted by Heartland Bank on Thursday.
Morris Elementary School District #54 Superintendent Shannon Dudek spoke with WCSJ recently about the tax levy process and their commitment to the community.
The Grundy County Board last week heard about a new position that is being added in the health department.
The LaSalle County Health Department has released their latest Covid-19 figures.
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday arrested a man wanted on a warrant. Robert Klip was charged with Aggravated Battery, a class three felony in early November.
A local lawmaker gave his weekly update on Friday regarding several topics.
Morris Hospital has received an ‘A’ on the fall 2022 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade that was released on November 16.
The Marseilles Police Department will be conducting an active shooter training exercise on Tuesday, November 22nd at noon at the Marseilles Grade School. No students will be on campus during the exercise.
A 67-year-old Braidwood man could spend the rest of life in prison for allegedly sexually assaulting a child.
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.
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.
