Grundy Reporter

The Illinois Supreme Court recently upheld a lower court’s ruling that blocked Senate Bill 2412, a controversial law signed by Governor Pritzker in May. The bill aimed to halt the practice of slating candidates to fill ballot vacancies for the current election cycle, even as candidates were already collecting petition signatures and rearranging their lives to run for office. Republican lawmakers criticized the bill as an attempt to benefit Democratic incumbents and reduce voter choice in the upcoming election.

New Illinois law offers drivers 4- and 8-year license options

Illinois drivers will soon have the option to choose between a four-year or eight-year driver’s license, thanks to new legislation recently signed into law.

Illinois announces tax credits for parents and educators

With students back in the classroom and a new school year underway, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding eligible taxpayers that they may claim back-to-school expenses for their K-12 students on their 2024 individual income tax returns. With the high cost of living and taxes placing significant strain on working families, every bit of financial relief counts.

Illinois Secretary of State awards $405K in grants to 38th district libraries

State Senator Sue Rezin announced that several libraries throughout the 38th District are receiving more than $405,000 in state library grants this year to help ensure all residents have access to quality resources and programming.

Illinois sees record tourism growth with $47 billion in visitor spending

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and the Illinois Office of Tourism recently reported that Illinois welcomed 112 million domestic and international visitors in 2023, resulting in $47 billion in visitor spending.

Local Government Meeting today in Grundy County

Grundy County City Council Meeting starting at 7 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Government events this week in Grundy County: Sept. 1-7

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

Grundy County residents rank 53rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for June

Grundy County residents paid $354,213 in sales taxes, ranking 53rd in total sales taxes paid per county in June.

Family & kids events this week in Grundy County: Sept. 1-7

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Grundy County this week.

Entertainment event this week in Grundy County: Sept. 1-7

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Grundy County in week ending Aug. 24?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Grundy County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Entertainment events this September in Grundy County

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Grundy County this month.

$62,313 in County Sales Tax collected in June for Grundy County

In June, Grundy County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Grundy County in week ending Aug. 24?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Grundy County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Family & kids events this September in Grundy County