Grundy Reporter

Energy savings coming to Morris in the form of LED upgrades

By Kyla Asbury | Jan 12, 2021

The City of Morris has entered into two deals with Hudson Energy that will save the city thousands in energy costs.

Rezin thanks LaVia for testifying, but says more still needs done about LaSalle COVID-19 outbreak

By Kyla Asbury | Dec 11, 2020

Illinois State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) said she disapproves of the handling of a November COVID-19 outbreak at LaSalle Veterans' Home, leaving 27 dead and is under investigated by state officials, but is thankful for the director of the Department of Veterans Affairs testifying before the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee.

Morris City Council votes on raises

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 11, 2020

The Morris City Council will increase salaries of the mayor, city clerk and aldermen after taking a vote last week, WCSJ News reported.

State manufacturers encourage Pritzker to make modifications to his energy plan

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 27, 2020

The Illinois Manufacturers' Association urges Gov. J.B. Pritzker to make changes to his energy plan.

Welter among five state House Republicans to receive Farm Bureau's Friend of Agriculture award

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 23, 2020

State Rep. David Allen Welter received the Friend of Agriculture award from the Illinois Farm Bureau.

Grundy County small businesses can receive $1,000 grants

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 6, 2020

The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Community Foundation of Grundy County will be providing grants to 35 local small businesses.

Grundy County official says residents won't be charged for violating stay-at-home orders

By Kyla Asbury | Jun 19, 2020

Grundy County State's Attorney Jason Helland said his office will not be filing charges against those who violate Gov. J.B. Pritzker's stay-at-home order extension.

Healthcare centers temporarily reduce hours, take safety measures in COVID-19 era

By Kyla Asbury | May 31, 2020

Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers shortened its hours of operations temporarily due to decreased volumes, according to the Morris Herald-News.

From Prairie State Wire

Republican lawmakers disappointed in governor's budget proposal

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Illinois Republicans were disappointed after hearing Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal last week

From Prairie State Wire

Americans for Prosperity-Illinois urges passage of License to Work Act

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) recently held a press conference to show its support for a senate bill that would end the practice of suspending state motorists' driver's licenses for non-driving offenses.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois Family Institute, others plan Pro-life Rally and Lobby Day on Wednesday

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

The Illinois Family Institute is partnering with several other pro-life organizations to hold the Pro-life Rally and Lobby Day Wednesday at the state capitol.

From Prairie State Wire

Janus ruling changes union enrollment process

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

A recent Supreme Court ruling reverses the way public employees now join unions.

From Prairie State Wire

Supreme Court's ruling means public sector employees now must opt into unions

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

After the landmark decision in Janus v. AFSCME today, public sector employees no longer are required to opt out of unions they don't wish to participate in, but now must opt-in to become members.

From Prairie State Wire

Founder of Liberty Justice Center Hughes lauds Supreme Court's union decision

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

The attorney for Mark Janus said a recent U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the Janus vs. ASCME case is a giant win for constitutional freedoms and public sector employees nationwide.