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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Grundy County in week ending Feb. 10

By Grundy Reporter | Feb 16, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Grundy County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 10, according to GasBuddy.com.

Senate Republicans Highlight Pritzker Administration’s Misplaced Priorities Over Free Healthcare for Migrants

By Grundy Reporter | Feb 14, 2024

Three Senate Republicans on the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) have raised concerns over the Pritzker Administration's program to provide free healthcare to undocumented immigrants in Illinois. During a recent hearing, officials from the Department of Health and Family Services (DHFS) presented rules to implement co-pays for migrants in the program. According to the Senators, the co-pays will be significantly lower and less expensive than traditional healthcare plans for Illinois residents. Furthermore, managed care providers have the discretion to decide...

Parks and Recreation Boosted by OSLAD Grants

By Grundy Reporter | Feb 14, 2024

Efforts to expand outdoor recreation in Illinois have received a significant boost with the announcement of $54.9 million in grant funding for 111 local park projects. The funding comes from the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) program, which has been supporting park and recreation improvements for 37 years.OSLAD was established by the Illinois General Assembly in 1986 to foster a partnership between state and local governments in enhancing parks and recreation areas. Over the years, the program has allocated nearly $585 million for recreational...