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July 15, 2025
Shaw Local

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Visitor center at Goose Lake Prairie to be demolished

Visitor center at Goose Lake Prairie to be demolished

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced Monday that the Gunnar A. Peterson Visitor Center at Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area in Grundy County will be demolished to build a new one.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 15, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Joliet Junior College adopts $318 million budget, a $10M hike over last year

Joliet Junior College adopts $318 million budget, a $10M hike over last year

The Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees approved a $318 million budget for the current fiscal year, with one trustee abstaining and another voting against it out of financial concerns.

By Felix Sarver●
July 14, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Community Pulse: United Way looking for anniversary committee volunteers

Community Pulse: United Way looking for anniversary committee volunteers

United Way of Grundy County is turning 80 in 2026 and is seeking individuals passionate about the United Way’s mission to join our Planning Committee.

By Karen Nall, United Way of Grundy County●
July 14, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Coaler DRIVE prepares for upcoming Back to School Bash

Coaler DRIVE prepares for upcoming Back to School Bash

There have been many events and programs around Coal City the last year that come from Coaler DRIVE, including the upcoming Back to School Bash from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 26 at Campbell Park, 580 S. Broadway St.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 14, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

I-80 ramp, lane closures planned in Joliet beginning Monday

I-80 ramp, lane closures planned in Joliet beginning Monday

The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced overnight lane and ramp closures on I-80 at Houbolt Road for Monday and Tuesday.

By Jessie Molloy●
July 14, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

Black Bear Diner arrives in Morris at former R-Place

Black Bear Diner arrives in Morris at former R-Place

At the new destination for breakfast, lunch and dinner, familiar staff members are part of the wholly reimagined space that housed longtime restaurant R-Place at TravelCenters of America in Morris.

By Renee Tomell●
July 14, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Annual March of Dimes rummage sale fundraiser taking donations through July 30

Annual March of Dimes rummage sale fundraiser taking donations through July 30

An annual fundraiser for March of Dimes is accepting donations for its Thursday, July 31 through Saturday, Aug. 2 rummage sale.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 13, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Open Roads ABATE members participate in Motorcycle Freedom Run

Open Roads ABATE members participate in Motorcycle Freedom Run

Open Roads ABATE riders started the Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Run at the Grundy County Fairgrounds and rode to Marseilles.

By Judy Harvey●
July 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Grundy County Land Use hosts free tire recycling event July 17-19

Grundy County Land Use hosts free tire recycling event July 17-19

The Grundy County Land Use Department is hosting a free tire recycling event from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 17 and Friday, July 18 and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 19 at Olson’s Recycling Center, 354 W. Jackson St., Seneca.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Morris Council OKs grocery tax, though rates stay the same

Morris Council OKs grocery tax, though rates stay the same

The Morris City Council voted Monday night to approve a grocery and retail tax that would replace the one repealed by state beginning with the new year in 2026.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 13, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT
City of Morris and First America host e-recycling event

City of Morris and First America host e-recycling event

The City of Morris is hosting an e-recycling event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 18, at First America Recycling, 1000 E. Armstrong St.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 12, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT
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Morris renews 3-year agreement with Cuttin Edge for snow removal

The Morris City Council approved a 3-year renewal with Cuttin Edge Lawn Care & Snow Removal on Monday to help with snow removal.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 12, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

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Community Pulse: United Way looking for anniversary committee volunteers

Community Pulse: United Way looking for anniversary committee volunteers


Coaler DRIVE prepares for upcoming Back to School Bash

Coaler DRIVE prepares for upcoming Back to School Bash


Black Bear Diner arrives in Morris at former R-Place

Black Bear Diner arrives in Morris at former R-Place


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