One last goodbye, one final salute. 

An out-of-state man was sentenced in a Livingston County sex case. In March of this year, Camron Chew, 19, of Olympia, Washington pled guilty to Traveling To Meet a Minor and Indecent Solicitation, both class three felonies. 

The Grundy County Emergency Management Agency has released the following May weather figures.

Reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease through tobacco cessation is a crucial step for smokers. In the United States, cardiovascular disease (CVD) stands as the leading cause of death. Approximately 1 in every 4 deaths from CVD is attributed to cigarette smoking. Besides the improvement…

A local lawmaker gave his weekly update regarding a few issues. 53rd District Republican State Senator Tom Bennett said another agency in Illinois is under investigation.

The Ottawa Police Department says a child was seriously injured after being mauled by a dog Thursday night.

The Braceville Fire Department along with their mutual aid partners, Gardner Fire Protection District were dispatched to the area near Kankakee Road and Dondanville road for a subject pinned under a tractor around seven tonight. 

The Illinois Department of Public Health Lead Program has reevaluated and updated the high-risk ZIP codes throughout the state. Zip codes are determined to be more high risk for lead exposure depending on several variables including age of homes and population density. Homes built before 197…

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office arrested three individuals from Albuquerque, New Mexico after a traffic stop on Interstate 55 in Grundy County on Thursday, June 1st. 19-year-old Michael Joe was charged with possession of cannabis, a class A misdemeanor; 21-year-old Fabrice Nambona was arr…

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 Rockford woman is wanted in Grundy County. 20-year-old Nyla Jones was charged with Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding Police, a class four felony and endangering the life or health of a child, a class A misdemeanor.

Local officials have released summer heat safety tips. The sun's UV rays can damage your skin in as little as 15 minutes.

The Coal City Village Board last week approved a variance regarding signage for a new business at 301 South Broadway Street.

The City of Morris and the Community Foundation of Grundy County are teaming up to create the Parks & Recreation Fund.  The fund was created after a generous gift of $50,000 from a local resident was bestowed upon the City of Morris for park improvements. 

A bench trial for a 73-year-old Dwight man accused of sexually assaulting a family member started on Wednesday, May 31st.  

DeKalb County Judge Bradley Waller is denying a motion to temporarily halt a civil lawsuit against former Kendall County First Assistant State's Attorney Mark Shlifka.

Morris Republican State Senator Sue Rezin says she had a good spring legislative session. Rezin had two bills she sponsored approved in the Illinois Senate and House.

75th District State Representative Jed Davis, of Newark, says some good legislation came out of Springfield during the spring legislative session which wrapped up over the weekend.

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 Grundy County Finance Committee heard an update about the proposed future home of the Health Department.

A Braidwood man had his bond reduced for the second time in a court hearing on Wednesday. Nelson List was charged with two counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault, both class X felonies.  

Gold Star Families can now honor their fallen loved ones all year round, thanks to the Freedom Memorial Run Organization and Marseilles City Council Member Jim Buckingham. For those unfamiliar, The Middle East Conflicts Memorial Wall, 200 Riverfront Drive, Marseilles, was organized and built…

Several alleged bomb threats were reported at Jewel-Osco businesses throughout the Chicagoland area last night.

A sixteen-year-old boy was shot and killed in Joliet on Tuesday night.

A ground-breaking ceremony for the new Morris Hospital YMCA building was held on West DuPont Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. More than 200 people attended the historic event and several individuals spoke.

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 road in Minooka will undergo major reconstruction in the future. The Minooka Village Board last week approved an intergovernmental agreement with Grundy County and Will County as Village Administrator Dan Duffy explains. 

Another man was sentenced in a Will County court case. LaJuan James, 26, of Harvey pled guilty to burglary and possession of a stolen vehicle, both class two felonies and was sentenced to four years in prison. He also pled guilty to the aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, a class four felon…

The Grundy County Highway Committee recently heard an update about the future construction of the new Grundy Transit Center.

The Community Foundation of Grundy County recently released the names of scholarship winners.

State Representative Jed Davis is extending an invitation to constituents of District 75 to join him at a fishing derby scheduled for June 17th. The event, coinciding with Father's Day weekend, holds nostalgic significance for Rep. Davis, who reminisces about fishing outings with his grandfather.

Grundy County State’s Attorney Russell Baker recently revealed the recipients of the 2023 Grundy County Justice Assistance Board Scholarship. Angelina Seeley from Coal City High School and Stephanie Bernhard from Seneca High School were awarded the scholarships.

Two people were injured in a motorcycle accident that occurred on Monday, May 28th around noon. The motorcycle accident happened near Dollinger’s Family Farm on Hansel Road between Ridge Road and McLinden Road.

State legislators from Aurora helped pass a bill allowing police drone usage to monitor large crowds and provide additional safety at events, according to a news release from Aurora City Hall.

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man wanted on a warrant over the weekend.  

The Channahon Police Department is investigating Criminal Damage to Property that occurred at 23370 South Thomas Dillon Drive.  This location is the construction site of the new Channahon Fire Protection District’s Station 2.

The Minooka Village Board last week approved an agreement with Motorola for the purchase of body cameras.

An out-of-state man was sentenced in Will County last week. Isaac Loveall, 27, of Bokoshe, Oklahoma pled guilty to criminal trespass to a motor vehicle, a class A misdemeanor and was placed on two years of conditional discharge. He was also sentenced to 52 days in the Will County Jail.

A major drug dealer was sentenced to the Illinois Department of Corrections. Sergio Contreras, 25, of Pontiac pled guilty to delivering between 100 and 400 grams of meth as well as meth delivery between 15 and 100 grams, both class X felonies.

The Grundy County Animal Control Committee approved a fencing repair project at a meeting last week.

A Memorial Day ceremony was held at the Grundy County Courthouse lawn in Morris this morning. 

From the Morris Police Department arrested was Thomas Anderson, 46  for battery. He posted bond and was released. Also arrested was Joseph Alvarez, 44 on a Will County warrant. He was transported to the Grundy County Jail. From the Mazon Police Department arrested was Collin Tucker, 23 for b…

The Illinois Senate passed a revenue package this week containing a number of tax credits and exemptions. State Senator Patrick Joyce secured a major boost for the corn industry in Illinois by increasing the level of ethanol in fuel in order to be eligible for a fuel sales tax exemption.

Community Foundation Program Director Devan Gagliardo was a recent guest on WCSJ’s People R Talking to share the latest foundation news and end updates of local interest with listeners.

The Illinois General Assembly has given its approval to a plan introduced by State Senator Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) aimed at reforming teacher licensing requirements and alleviating the statewide teacher shortage.

A Food Sanitation Manager’s Course is being offered by the Livingston County Health Department (LCHD). The course is designed for individuals who prepare or serve potentially hazardous food to the public, such as workers in restaurants, delicatessens, schools, nursing homes, hospitals, and c…

A local lawmaker gave his weekly update regarding several topics over the weekend. 53rd District Republican State Senator Tom Bennett said he voted no on the budget.

This past weekend, sixty wiffle ball players, made up of Morris High School students and some recent graduates, gathered to compete in an annual charity game that took place in a Briar Lane backyard complete with a crowd of fans in a bleacher stand.