The Village of Coal City has been awarded a $120,000 grant from the state of Illinois that local officials say will further the village's economic development plans.

Joliet Democrat Rachel Ventura has been appointed to serve as chair of the Illinois Senate Human Rights Committee.

The Grundy County Board heard an update on what the county is doing to help combat overweight trucks on county roads, including updating the Sheriff's Office's portable scales and upping enforcement.

Canadian National is hosting an open house from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14 at Minooka High School South Campus, 26655 W. Eames St., Channahon, regarding the proposed Chicago Logistics Hub Intermodal facility.

Former Grundy County Board Chairman Chris Balkema has been sworn in as the new Illinois 53rd District Senator.

The Illinois Department of Public Health announced a number of new laws and rules designed to strengthen the public health system went into effect on Jan. 1. One of those targets better follow up on lead testing in children.

Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza encourages Illinois residents to begin the new year with a solid fiscal plan, “Starting the new year with a fresh commitment to review and better manage your money is a great way to kick off 2025," she said while offering these tips.

The Morris City Council approved a ban on public camping and sleeping in cars within city limits on Monday, which gives police the ability to remove and fine anyone who does so.

The City of Morris place its annual tax levy on file Monday, increasing the tax levy from 4.69% to 4.72%, though this increase is meant to be in line with the city’s equalized assessed value, or EAV.