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Illinois Finally Signs Agreement to Build $1B Invasive Carp Barrier, Now That the State Isn’t on the Hook for Entire Lifelong Maintenance Tab
After months of negotiations, Illinois finally signed onto a project partnership agreement this week with the state of Michigan and the Army Corps of Engineers to move forward with construction of what’s largely viewed as the last line of defense against invasive carp entering the Great Lakes. The best...
Grundy County Historical Society debuts Aoyama Gakuin founder Dora Schoonmaker exhibit
Jul. 1—Dora E. Schoonmaker left Morris 150 years ago at 23-years-old on a mission trip to Japan, and now that mission has grown into a sprawling university in Tokyo. The Grundy County Historical Society welcomed author and Reverend Keiko Tanamura, Dr. Elizabeth Eder from the Smithsonian Institute and Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Makoto Kawami, a professor at Aoyama Gakuin University and Ken ...
Cook County veteran gifted new roof from local contractor: 'It was like winning the lottery'
THORNTON, Ill. - There’s a new roof going up on a house in south suburban Thornton. Normally, that’s not big news. But under this new roof, a remarkable story played out involving a military veteran with an ill granddaughter who got a helping hand from a local contractor.
Resilient Grundy Project requests survey input from residents and businesses
Jul. 2—The Resilient Grundy Project is asking for local residents and businesses to fill out a survey to provide input on what those who live and work in Grundy County envision and hope for in their community. The Grundy Economic Development Commission and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce put out a news release Monday asking local residents and business owners for their input through the ...
Mayor Chris Brown announces re-election bid
Jul. 1—Morris Mayor Chris Brown announced his plan to run for re-election at a campaign fundraiser at Keg Grove Brewing Company, 222 Wauponsee St., this weekend. Brown was introduced by Morris City Treasurer Terri Kief. "I am so excited to make it official and announce my intention to run for re-election as your mayor," Brown said. "The last three years have been the most exciting years of my ...
Lawsuit Against Aqua to be Resolved
A five-year-old lawsuit against Aqua Illinois has been resolved. Terms of the settlement have not been disclosed, but sources said Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow, and the Village of University Park have reached an agreement in court and are working to memorialize it into a consent judgment.
Morris Resident Shares Concerns About Recent Renovations at Goodwill Park
One local resident is not happy about the recent renovations at Goodwill Park on the east side of Morris. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in September of 2023 and the construction of the upgrades which included multiple slides, climbing walls, a rock wall, swings, and a sensory wall panel were all recently completed.
Kendall County Food Pantry hosting Double Hero food and blood drive
The need for blood and food donations is on the rise this summer, and you can help out. The Kendall County Community Food Pantry is teaming up with Vitalant, a non-profit blood and biotherapy health care organization, to hold a Double Hero Blood and Food Drive on Monday. The drive will take place at the KCCFP building at 208 Beaver Street in Yorkville from 10am-4pm.
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