Grundy Reporter

Grundy County Board met Sept. 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 15, 2023

Grundy County Board met Tuesday, Sept. 12

Grundy County Finance Committee met Oct. 10

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 15, 2023

Grundy County Finance Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 10

Grundy County's districts student body comprised mostly of white students in 2021-22 school year

By Grundy Reporter | Nov 14, 2023

The most prevalent ethnicity in the Grundy County district's student body in the 2021-22 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Davis: ‘We’re helping foster families this week’

By Grundy Reporter | Nov 14, 2023

Rep. Jed Davis (R-Newark) and State Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) are joining forces to organize a Foster Care Supplies Drive from Nov. 13 to 16, aimed at gathering essential items for children in foster care.

Village of Diamond Village Board of Commission met October 10

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 14, 2023

Village of Diamond Village Board of Commission met 6 p.m. Tuesday, October 10.

Grundy County Finance Committee met Sept. 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 14, 2023

Grundy County Finance Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 12

Grundy County Board met Oct. 10

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 14, 2023

Grundy County Board met Tuesday, Oct. 10

Senate Extends Law to Hold Repeat Gun Offenders: House Refuses to Take Action

By Grundy Reporter | Nov 13, 2023

State Senator Sue Rezin voted on November 8th to extend a criminal penalty enhancement aimed at keeping felons convicted of gun crimes in prison for longer periods. The Senate passed House Bill 1440 with a 41-12 vote, but it seems to have hit a roadblock in the House of Representatives. As a result, the criminal penalty enhancement is set to expire at the end of this year.The original statute was enacted at the behest of law enforcement agencies, who sought to ensure that violent repeat offenders and gang members remain incarcerated. However, the failure to extend the law...

Senate Republicans Push for Extension of Invest in Kids Act

By Grundy Reporter | Nov 13, 2023

Senate Republicans are making a strong push to extend the Invest in Kids Scholarship Program, which has had a profound impact on the lives of nearly 10,000 children. During the recent veto session, hundreds of students and their families gathered at the Capitol, urging lawmakers to keep this crucial low-income scholarship program alive.Highlighting their commitment to the cause, Senate Republicans held a press conference last Tuesday, calling on Governor Pritzker and his legislative allies to step in and save the Invest in Kids Scholarship program. They expressed concern...

Village of Minooka Joint Review Board met Sept. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 13, 2023

Village of Minooka Joint Review Board met Tuesday, Sept. 11

Coal City Public Library District Board of Trustees met Oct. 10

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 13, 2023

Coal City Public Library District Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 10

Which former Grundy Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 13?

By Grundy Reporter | Nov 11, 2023

This former Grundy Reporter area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 13.

Minooka teachers plan student club to discuss ‘microaggressions’

By Grundy Reporter reports | Nov 10, 2023

Minooka Community Consolidated School District 201 is facing criticism for launching its "Campus Cultural Leadership" program, which aims to foster “cultural leadership” among select students from Minooka Intermediate and Junior High.

Q3 2023 Recap: 3 parolees from Grundy County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By Grundy Reporter | Nov 10, 2023

There were three offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Grundy County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Grundy Reporter.

Davis: ‘These families deserve a vote’

By Grundy Reporter | Nov 10, 2023

State Rep. Jed Davis (R-Newark) called for a vote on the Invest In Kids scholarship program, emphasizing the importance of school choice for parents facing challenging situations, just before the veto session concluded without the House taking up a bill that would have extended funding for the program.

From Kendall County Times

Will-Grundy-Kendall ROEs Part 5: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Resolution misrepresentation

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

This is part 5 in a series of articles on the Will County and Grundy-Kendall Counties Regional Offices of Education (“ROE”). Read parts 1 – 2 – 3 and 4.

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

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 10, 2023

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

City of Highland Telecommunications Advisory Board met Oct. 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 10, 2023

City of Highland Telecommunications Advisory Board met Monday, Oct. 9

Grundy County Law & Justice/Legislative/EMA/Facilities/Coroner Committee met Sept. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 9, 2023

Grundy County Law & Justice/Legislative/EMA/Facilities/Coroner Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 6

Coal City Community Unit School District #1 Board of Education met Oct. 4

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 9, 2023

Coal City Community Unit School District #1 Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 4