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Rezin's Legislation Lifts Nuclear Moratorium in Illinois for Next Generation Reactors

By Grundy Reporter | Nov 8, 2023

Illinois Senate Deputy Minority Leader Sue Rezin's new legislation, House Bill 2473, has passed in the Senate with a 44-7 vote, bringing the state one step closer to ending the nuclear moratorium and paving the way for the development of new nuclear reactors. The bill addresses the concerns raised by the Governor and aims to embrace the next generation of nuclear technology.Rezin explained that House Bill 2473 specifically addresses the concerns stated by the Governor in his veto message of the original bill. She expressed her gratitude to Senate President Harmon, his...

City of Vienna City Council met Sept. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 8, 2023

City of Vienna City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 6

City of Highland Industrial Development Commission met Oct. 4

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 8, 2023

City of Highland Industrial Development Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 4

City of Highland City Council met Sept. 5

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 7, 2023

City of Highland City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 5

Grundy County Education/Personnel/VAC Committee met October 5

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 7, 2023

Grundy County Education/Personnel/VAC Committee met 3:30 p.m. Thursday, October 5.

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee met Oct. 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 7, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 3

Republican Senators Encouraging Pritzker to ‘Think Illinois’

By Grundy Reporter | Nov 6, 2023

Republican Senators are urging Governor JB Pritzker to prioritize his responsibilities in Illinois instead of focusing on his national profile. The call comes as concerns grow over the mismanagement and failures within multiple state agencies under the Pritzker Administration. During a press conference on November 1, Republican Senators highlighted the ongoing issues and called on the Governor to refocus his attention on the job he was elected to do.One of the main concerns raised by the Senators is the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA). Recent investigative...

Veto Session Continues

By Grundy Reporter | Nov 6, 2023

State legislators in Illinois are gearing up for the final three days of the annual fall Veto Session in Springfield. After a relatively uneventful first week, where little progress was made on vetoed bills, lawmakers are now focused on addressing alternative measures and pushing for legislative solutions.One key issue that Senate Republicans are prioritizing is the Invest in Kids scholarship program. This program provides tax credits for donations to scholarships given to low-income families, allowing them to send their children to a school of their choice. Senator John...

Illinois State Police Hold Hearings on Gun Ban Rule

By Grundy Reporter | Nov 6, 2023

Illinois State Police (ISP) officials have recently concluded a series of hearings on a contentious component of the state's new "Assault Weapon" ban. The law, which prohibits the possession of various firearms and firearm attachments, allows current owners to retain their weapons if purchased prior to January 23, 2023, and if they complete an endorsement affidavit.To enforce the affidavit requirement, ISP filed an emergency rule that was reviewed by the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR). In collaboration with the agency, lawmakers on JCAR agreed to hold...

Grundy County Elections/Tax/Tech Committee met Sept. 5

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 6, 2023

Grundy County Elections/Tax/Tech Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 5

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Planning Committee met Oct. 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 6, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Planning Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 3

Which former Grundy Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 6?

By Grundy Reporter | Nov 4, 2023

This former Grundy Reporter area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 6.

2021-22 School Year: Teacher attendance rate in Nettle Creek Community Consolidated School District 24C rose to 91.2%

By Grundy Reporter | Nov 4, 2023

The teacher attendance rate in Nettle Creek Community Consolidated School District 24C rose to 91.2% during the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

From Kendall County Times

Will-Grundy-Kendall ROEs Part 4: Public meeting; PDA dissolution, and Contract cancelation

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | 1 year ago

Will-Grundy-Kendall ROEs Part 4: Public meeting; PDA dissolution, and Contract cancelation

Grundy County ranks 53rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during August

By Grundy Reporter | Nov 3, 2023

Grundy County residents paid $314,688 in sales taxes, ranking 53rd in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

Census Bureau: 4% of people in Grundy County identified as multiracial in 2021

By Grundy Reporter | Nov 3, 2023

Of the 52,364 citizens living in Grundy County in 2021, 96% said they were only one race, while 4% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

A Lifeline for Illinois Students Needs Saving

By Grundy Reporter | Nov 3, 2023

As the General Assembly continues its fall Veto Session, the families of nearly 9,000 underprivileged students throughout Illinois are anxiously waiting for lawmakers to make a crucial decision - whether to save the state's Invest in Kids Program or let it expire.The Invest in Kids Program, established in 2018 as part of the state's comprehensive school funding reform, has been a beacon of hope for low-income, underserved students striving for academic excellence. By offering private-dollar scholarships, the program has empowered these students to attend schools that...