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School events this week in Grundy County: Sept. 7-13

By E. F. Dang | Sep 6, 2025

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

Grundy County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

By E. F. Dang | Sep 5, 2025

School districts in Grundy County carried over $148.7 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 31.3% of their legal borrowing capacity.

Toni Ann Brandolino, 70, of Morris, passes away surrounded by family

By A. D. Zuniga | Sep 5, 2025

ToniAnn Brandolino passed away on Sept. 3. Below is the obituary.

Minooka Community High School District 111 Board of Education met July 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 4, 2025

Minooka Community High School District 111 Board of Education met Wednesday, July 16

Grundy County Education/Personnel/VAC Committee met Aug. 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 4, 2025

Grundy County Education/Personnel/VAC Committee met Thursday, Aug. 7

City of Highland Industrial Development Commission met September 3

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 4, 2025

City of Highland Industrial Development Commission met 12 p.m. Wednesday, September 3

City of Highland City Council met Aug. 4

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 4, 2025

City of Highland City Council met Monday, Aug. 4

City of Highland City Council met Sept. 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 4, 2025

City of Highland City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

Entertainment event this weekend in Grundy County: Friday, Sept. 5 - Sunday, Sept. 7

By P. M. Jackson | Sep 4, 2025

Don't miss out on this entertainment event happening in Grundy County this weekend.

Week ending Sept. 13: 2 inmates sentenced in Grundy County to be released

By E. K. Jordan | Sep 3, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Grundy County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 13.

Lester J. Lukomski, 79, of Dwight, IL, Veteran of U.S. Army Special Forces, Dies

By A. D. Zuniga | Sep 3, 2025

Lester Lukomski passed away on Sept. 1. Below is the obituary.

Coal City Community Unit School District #1 Board of Education met Sept. 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 3, 2025

Coal City Community Unit School District #1 Board of Education met Wednesday, Sept. 3

City of Vienna City Council met Sept. 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 3, 2025

City of Vienna City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 3

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Which former Grundy Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 6?

By M. K. Stroud | Sep 3, 2025

These former Grundy Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 6.

Illinois families and teachers offered tax relief for back-to-school expenses

By Grundy Reporter | Sep 2, 2025

As the new school year begins, Illinois families and educators have access to tax credits intended to reduce education-related expenses.

Illinois’ elimination of cash bail faces criticism amid new federal scrutiny

By Grundy Reporter | Sep 2, 2025

Illinois is facing renewed national attention following its decision to end cash bail, a move made in 2023 under the SAFE-T Act.

Illinois enacts grant program to support care of retired police dogs

By Grundy Reporter | Sep 2, 2025

Legislation establishing the Care for Retired Police Dogs Grant Program has been signed into law in Illinois.

Illinois reports record-breaking tourism numbers for 2024

By Grundy Reporter | Sep 2, 2025

Illinois experienced a significant rise in tourism during 2024, according to recent data from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Office of Tourism.