Grundy Reporter

IDPH monitoring for mutated COVID-19 strain in the state

By Giovanni Whaley | Feb 1, 2021

The B.1.1.7. variant is a mutated strain of COVID-19 originating from the United Kingdom, and now, the Illinois Department of Public Health is increasing the amount of genomic sequence testing of coronavirus case specimens in the state, to determine if anyone is infected.

Minooka trustees brace for COVID-19's impact on upcoming annual budget

By Giovanni Whaley | May 17, 2020

Like many local governments across the country, the Minooka Village Board of Trustees is trying to reconcile its annual budget proposals for the upcoming fiscal year, but the full financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has yet to be determined.

COVID-19 positive Stateville inmates are directed to treatment at Morris Hospital

By Giovanni Whaley | May 10, 2020

A Stateville Correctional Center inmate died of COVID-19 complications at Morris Hospital, leaving some to question why the inmate was transferred to that facility in the first place.