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Payton Hutchings, former Coal City High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Grundy Reporter | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against Indiana State Sycamores.

Reed Gannon, former Minooka Jr High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By Grundy Reporter | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number three seed.

Illinois General Assembly passes Pritzker's budget with new taxes and record spending

By Grundy Reporter | May 29, 2024

This week, the Illinois General Assembly passed Governor JB Pritzker’s budget, which includes nearly a billion dollars in new taxes to address the migrant crisis. The budget sets a new record for government spending at just over $53 billion, marking an increase of nearly $13 billion, or 32%, since Pritzker took office.

Senate passes bill to reform Illinois Prisoner Review Board amid controversy

By Grundy Reporter | May 29, 2024

Amid ongoing controversy with the Illinois Prisoner Review Board (PRB), including a recent high-profile tragedy where a young boy was murdered by an offender just days after his release, the Senate passed legislation to reform the controversial body.

Judge issues temporary block on new Illinois election law

By Grundy Reporter | May 29, 2024

On May 22, a Springfield Circuit judge issued a temporary injunction blocking a controversial new election law passed by Democrat lawmakers earlier this month. Critics argue that the law is designed to protect vulnerable incumbents and reduce voter choice.