Matt Eber: In my opinion the top three issues facing the school now is the facilities, increasing proficiency of the students, and continuing to enhance the course offerings and opportunities for all our students

Kenneth Willis on a project Morris should tackle in the future: Repairing streets and sidewalks and alleys where needed

The Village of Minooka is hosting a rain barrel event where residents can pick up a rain barrel at public works or have it delivered for an additional fee.

Abbbot Hays, 27, of Chicago; Erick “Iggy” Ignaczak, 44, of Berwyn; Harsha Pandaraboyina, 23, of Crest Hill; and Emily Harvey, 35, of Manhattan, feel they lost their jobs as part of under President Donald Trump’s decision to slash federal spending.

Josh Stell: My top three priorities are fiscal responsibility, community engagement/transparency and ensuring growth in Minooka, which benefits residents while keeping Minooka a safe and welcoming place for our youth and families

Robin White: Smart Economic Development is the key to keeping our Village the place we all want to live. Not every "new project" is right for Minooka

Gabriela Martinez: One of my top public safety concerns for our community is the predicted increased traffic of trucks on our streets/roads

The project at Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie, which is 30% completed, currently has approximately $475 thousand dollars in invoices that are unreimbursed with the freeze.

Grundy County Clerk Kay Olson announced Wednesday that the Feb. 25 Republican Consolidated Primary, where voters will choose between candidates for Morris mayor and city clerk, has been changed to the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 E. Washington. St., Morris.