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Family & kids events this week in Grundy County: April 20-26

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 20, 2025

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Grundy County this week.

2022: Grundy County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Grundy County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5.8%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 8%.

School events this week in Grundy County: April 20-26

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

The following school events are scheduled to take place in Grundy County this week.

Grundy County effective property tax rate in Q4 2024 was higher than the national average

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

Property owners in Grundy County paid 2% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the fourth quarter of 2024, which is more than 1.8 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Grundy Reporter.

Grundy County's 2024 property assessment multiplier remains unchanged

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

Grundy County's property assessment equalization factor for 2024 has been set at 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.

Grundy County home prices rose in Q1

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2025 in Grundy County rose by $3,500, while total sales decreased by 18.2%.

Local Government Meeting today in Grundy County

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

Grundy County City Council Meeting starting at 6 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Grundy County home prices fall in February 2025 compared to February 2024

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

In February, the median sale price of a home in Grundy County fell by $29,450 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 5.3%.

Local Government Meetings today in Grundy County

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

Grundy County Local Government Meetings today.

FFA students advocate for agriculture at Illinois Capitol

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

High school FFA students, farmers, and agriculture professionals convened at the Illinois State Capitol on April 9 for the annual Illinois Ag Lobby Day.

Illinois Senate Republicans introduce childcare package to aid families and businesses

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

Illinois Senate Republicans have introduced a legislative package aimed at making childcare more affordable across the state.

Homeschool bill stalls, but options remain for revival

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

Last week marked the deadline for bills in the Senate and House to move from their original chambers to the opposite chamber for further consideration.

Democrat lawmakers advance controversial gun storage bill to the House

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

Democrat lawmakers have taken a step forward with Senate Bill 8, known as the Safe Gun Storage and Reporting Act.

2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Grundy County?

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

There were 11 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Grundy County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Grundy Reporter.