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Minooka Community High School senior Kevin Bisbee has been named the Channahon-Minooka Rotary Club’s Student of the Month for March. Three Minooka Community High School students were recognized with Director Awards from the Grundy Area Vocational Center (GAVC) for outstanding classroom performance. Grundy County Histor
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Sandwich Fair opening day draws estimated 17,830 people
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (84+ words) The Sandwich Fair Ticket Office is estimating that 17,830 people attended the fair on opening day Wednesday. Fair Board member Nancy Rex says she was surprised by the turnout despite the rain. Last year’s opening day also had rain and drew…...
Wilmington Teenager Accused of Fleeing Police in Stolen Vehicle
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (469+ words) The Morris Police Department arrested a teenager for committing several traffic offenses on Saturday, September 5th. Police officials say Destiny Graham, 18, of Wilmington was allegedly driving a vehicle recklessly near George Street and Newton Place in Morris around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Graham…...
Grundy County Board Approves Transit Staffing Expansion, Paratransit Grant Application
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (410+ words) WCSJ News Two items with the Grundy Transit System were approved at the Grundy County Board meeting last night. GTS Director Amanda Olvera explained details about the administrative assistance job description. "Establish a full time administrative assistant position in the…...
Minooka House Destroyed By Fire, Remains Under Investigation
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (208+ words) WCSJ News A Minooka home sustained extensive fire damage and one resident was injured around 11:10 p.m. on Monday, September 7th. The Minooka Fire Protection District responded to the structure fire at 1325 Marigold Lane. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire in the basement…...
IDOT Bridge Repairs to Cause Lane Closures on U.S. 6 in Channahon
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (168+ words) WCSJ News Beginning Thursday, September 10, IDOT will begin repairs to the U.S. 6 bridge over the DuPage River in Channahon. Motorists should expect intermittent daytime lane closures and delays throughout the project, which is expected to continue through the end of the…...
Congressman LaHood Announces Federal Funding for Minooka Road I-80 Interchange
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (155+ words) A special funding announcement was made last Friday for the design and construction of a possible new interchange at Minooka Road and Interstate 80. Grundy County Board Chairman Drew Muffler said they were excited when they received the $5 million for the…...
Iowa Man Accused of Possessing & Dealing Cocaine Along With Cannabis
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (306+ words) WCSJ News An Iowa man was arrested by the Grundy County Proactive Unit around 4:30 p.m. on September 3rd. Police officials say a vehicle was pulled over for committing a traffic violation on Interstate 80 near mile marker 115. During an investigation, a passenger in…...
Grundy County Animal Control Urges Residents to Report Lost and Stray Pets
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (312+ words) WCSJ News Grundy County Animal Control officials are reminding residents to contact the department when a pet goes missing or a stray animal is found. Animal Control Director Angie Olson said notifying the department about a missing dog can help…...
Incredible Kids Expands Outreach, Service Opportunities for Local Children
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (212+ words) WCSJ News Incredible Kids, a Morris-area nonprofit outreach ministry that continues to provide activities and service opportunities for local children. Founder Kevin recently joined WCSJâs People Are Talking and explained how the organization began in 2022 with a weekly outreach…...
Fairbury Man Killed in Livingston Co. Crash
1+ week, 20+ hour ago (205+ words) WCSJ News A Fairbury man was killed in a two-vehicle crash west of Cullom Thursday morning. Livingston County Coroner Michael Renner said the crash occurred around 7:33 a.m. Sept. 4 at Illinois Route 116 and 3300 East Road in Sullivan Township. John Traub, 66, was driving…...