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Ewaste and Shredding Event Scheduled for April 13, 2024 – Grundy County
Grundy County Land Use Department will be hosting an electronic ewaste and shredding event on Saturday April 13, 2024 at the east parking lot of the Grundy County Administration Building at 1320 Union Street, from 8:00 AM to Noon. Fees…
Dwight A.D. Ferguson Throws 1st Pitch at Slammers Stadium
Cathy Ferguson throws out the first pitch at the Trojan baseball game at Joliet Slammers Stadium. Ferguson who has been the Athletic Director for many years is retiring this year. The Trojans defeated Serena score of 5–2.
Obituary – Robert Anton “Bobby G” Giacometti, Cabery
Robert Anton “Bobby G” Giacometti, 83, of Cabery, IL was called home to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 6, 2024 at St. Mary’s Hospital Kankakee, IL. Funeral Services will be private to the family and held at the Hager…
Obituary – Kenneth Frank Norwid, Odell, formerly of Dwight
Kenneth Frank Norwid, 81, of Odell, formerly of Dwight, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8th, at St. James Hospital in Pontiac. Ken was born on December 16, 1942, in Chicago, IL, the only child of Frank and Bernice Norwid….
Seneca’s Faith Baker Signs with Lakeland Muskies to Play Volleyball
Front Row-Deb Baker, Faith Baker, Brian Baker Back Row-Noah Champene, Paige Baker, Coley Reel, Ted O’Boyle
‘The great show in the sky’: Solar eclipse
‘The great show in the sky’: Solar eclipse will once again drive Illinois tourism Previous eclipse in 2017 generated up to $18 million in visitor spending By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois news@capitolnewsillinois.com The total solar eclipse on the afternoon…
Dwight Historical Society to Meet April 15
Dwight Historical Society to Meet April 15 The Dwight Historical Society will meet Monday, April 15. Streator Historian Dave Reed will talk at 7:00 p.m. about the immigrants that settled in the area. A short business meeting will be held…
Road work at the I-55 and 17 interchange will extend into next week.
4/5/2024 UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, work at the I-55 at Illinois 17 interchange will extend into next week. Below is the updated schedule for I-55 closures at Illinois 17, weather permitting. 9 p.m. Monday, April 8 to 5 a.m….
Odd animal behavior a side effect of solar eclipse
Odd animal behavior a side effect of solar eclipse By PHYLLIS COULTER FarmWeek People are talking about the birds and the bees and the total solar eclipse. But they may be missing the peripheral effects of Monday’s total solar…
Industrial Accident Takes Life of Odell Man
Grundy County Coroner John Callahan’s office is investigating an industrial incident that claimed the life of an Odell resident. Callahan states his office was notified by Morris Hospital Emergency Department of a death which was the result of an industrial…
Obituary – Howard A. Burton, Essex
Howard A. Burton Age 96, of Essex, IL passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at his home. Born on December 23, 1927 in Sagamon County, IL to the late Tobe and Ruth Frances (nee Coffer) Burton. He served in…
Determining cash rent on Illinois farmland
Determining cash rent on Illinois farmland URBANA, Ill. — One of the most consistently asked questions to University of Illinois Extension offices across the state is what is the going rate for cash rent for farmland? Cash rent rates are a common…
Giannoulias Launches Statewide Organ and Tissue Donor Registration Campaign
Giannoulias Launches Statewide Organ and Tissue Donor Registration Campaign Ads Highlighting Organ Recipient Tonisha Daniel’s Story Will Air Throughout April Marking the beginning of National Donate Life Month, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias unveiled the state’s annual organ and…
Morris Hospital Completes $13.2 Million Perioperative Services Renovations
Morris Hospital Completes $13.2 Million Perioperative Services Renovations April 1, 2024, MORRIS, IL – Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers has completed a $13.2 million renovation of its perioperative services on the hospital main campus, resulting in state-of-the-art facilities for patients…
Red Cross reminds Solar Eclipse viewers to prepare for travel delays and follow safe viewing protocols
Red Cross reminds Solar Eclipse viewers to prepare for travel delays and follow safe viewing protocols Portions of Southern Illinois could see an influx of over 300,000 visitors for the event April 1, 2024 — On April 8, some…
LaSalle County Sheriff’s Deputies Sieze 100 lbs. of Cannabis
04/1/2024 Sheriff Adam Diss releases, On March 31st 2024 at approximate 12:15am, LaSalle County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 80 East Bound near mile marker 92. During the traffic stop Deputies located and seized 100lbs of purported…
Volunteers are needed at our historic Ambler-Becker Texaco Station for the 2024 season. Please join us at Perfect Blend on 4/3 at 9:00 am to learn more!
Volunteers are needed at our historic Ambler-Becker Texaco Station for the 2024 season. Please join us at Perfect Blend on 4/3 at 9:00 am to learn more!
Obituary – Gregory Joseph Standley, Dwight
Gregory Joseph Standley 45 of Dwight, Illinois, passed away on March 27, 2024, at his home. Greg was born on August 20, 1978, a son of Johnnie Gibson (mother) and Marty (Penny) Standley. He married Jennifer Standley on July 4th,…
Cost of teaching degree followed by low pay, benefits, seen as obstacles
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 Cost of teaching degree followed by low pay, benefits, seen as obstacles By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois phancock@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois continues to suffer from a shortage of teachers and other education professionals, although recent…
