A local school superintendent ran in the Chicago Marathon on October 13th and raised money for childhood cancer.

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 Morris woman ran in the Chicago Marathon last weekend. Jamie Eberhard of Morris said she never saw herself as a runner, but she definitely is one now.

Shorewood resident Orsola Evola will assume an appointed position left vacant last month by Kristi Lamontagna.

Grundy County Crimestoppers is seeking information regarding a criminal damage to property incident that was reported to the Coal City Police Department.

A Morris man was injured in a truck verses bicycle accident on Thursday.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is underway, and health officials say early detection is the best way to prevent it.  

The Newark Village Board has authorized a 36-month contract for electric service for all municipal properties. Five properties use about 102000 kwh yearly. The approved rate is .05270 cents per kwh.

A Grundy County grand jury this week indicted a local man that has a history of DUI convictions.

A 30-year-old Morris man pled guilty in Woodford County on October 17th. 

The Office of the State Fire Marshal is offering advice for citizens use caution and be responsible when having a campfire or bonfire in your backyard or at a campground.

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.

Five people were indicted by a Grundy County grand jury on October 16th.

Comptroller Susana Mendoza says human service providers are still recovering from the state’s more than two year budget impasse.

The Grundy County Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday discussed a modification to a special use petition that would allow Keepsafe Storage to add storage pods to their current facility in the 3400 block of Route 47.

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A Wilmington man is dead after falling into a creek and dying of exposure to cold temperatures. 

Officials with the Joliet Police Department are investigating two homicides that occurred in the city in the early morning hours of Thursday.

Several Morris High School students will be performing their upcoming fall play.

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 recreational cannabis program in Illinois is slated to launch at the beginning of the next year, but legislation to tweak the passed measure could be a possibility during the upcoming veto session.

While state officials are reminding drivers that it's that time of year in Illinois when those out on the roads need to be extra watchful for deer, they also say you can claim a deer if you end up hitting one on the roadway.

The Minooka Village Board of Trustees is inviting residents to drop in for a public hearing next month regarding recreational marijuana sales. 

The Grundy County Zoning Board of Appeals on Tuesday discussed a special use petition that would allow a dog kennel business to locate on Airport Road.

Officials with the LaSalle County Sheriff's Office are seeking information on a person of interest seen in a video regarding a burglary to a residence in rural Wedron.

A Livingston County woman will spend the next three years in prison after taking a plea deal on October 16th.

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.

At a celebration in Chicago, leaders in the LGBTQ community were honored and offered as examples of all youth can achieve.

A 26-year-old Marseilles man is accused of failing to register as a sex offender.

Peak fall colors haven’t hit yet, but the colder nights will help move things along says Illinois Department of Natural Resource spokesperson Rachel Torbert.

The Gardner Village Board met in regular session this week.

The Grundy County Zoning Board of Appeals last night held a public hearing to discuss the issue of recreational cannabis.

Another new educational program will be offered by We Care of Grundy County.

A Grundy County lawmaker resigned in late September to take on a new role.

The Illinois Secretary of State's Office says that the Driver Services facility located in Ottawa will be permanently closing at the end of business on Saturday.

A Grundy County Sheriff’s Office Deputy’s house was burglarized and squad car stolen around 4 a.m. on October 14th.

Following an announcement last year regarding an expansion, Raging Waves waterpark in Yorkville has announced a new, six-lane mat racing waterslide that will be one of three like it in the world.

The last Morris Cruise Night was held this past weekend and the 2019 season was considered a great success.

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.

Local law enforcement are advising parents of the sex offender registry as kids head out for Halloween trick-or-treating.

The Gardner Village Board discussed a liquor license request at their meeting on Monday.

A Grundy County teenager was arrested by the Morris Police Department for criminal trespass to a vehicle.

The Grundy Area PADS is starting their 12th season today and volunteers are needed.

Registration is now open for the 2019 Salvation Army red kettle campaign.

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 last Morris Cruise Night of the year was held over the weekend.

State Sen. Sue Rezin is once again hosting a Youth Advisory Council.