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Legislators Critical of Two Correctional Facilities Closing

By Grundy Reporter | Mar 25, 2024

State Senator Sally Turner, State Representative Bill Hauter, Logan County Board Chairman Emily Davenport, and Lincoln Mayor Tracy Welch have voiced their concerns over the Governor's plan to close and rebuild Stateville Correctional Center and Logan Correctional Center. The announcement has left many uncertainties regarding the fate of employees, inmates, and the local communities.The Governor's proposal to allocate $900 million for the maintenance and modernization of Department of Corrections facilities, with the intention to demolish and rebuild Logan and Stateville,...

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New Legislation Aimed at Helping Struggling Families

By Grundy Reporter | Mar 25, 2024

Illinois State Senators Sue Rezin and Jil Tracy have introduced new legislation aimed at providing financial assistance to struggling families with young children. The proposed bills are designed to alleviate the financial burden faced by parents who have children enrolled in daycare and pre-K programs.According to Sen. Rezin, the lack of access to affordable preschool and childcare is a significant challenge for many families. She emphasized the importance of easing this financial burden and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to receive preschool education....

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EPA Funding Opportunities for Watershed Management Projects to Address Pollution

By Grundy Reporter | Mar 25, 2024

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) has launched two new grant programs aimed at addressing nonpoint source pollution through watershed management projects. The programs offer a total of $4.75 million in funding for project proposals that focus on reducing, preventing, and eliminating surface and groundwater quality impairments in Illinois.The IEPA is specifically targeting local governments with these funding opportunities, with the objective of safeguarding water quality within municipalities. Applications for the grants will be accepted from March 13 to...

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Analysis: South Wilmington Community Consolidated School District 74 administrators rank 404th in state for average pay in 2022

By Grundy Reporter | Mar 25, 2024

Administrators in South Wilmington Community Consolidated School District 74 earn an average of $107,651 per year, ranking 404th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central Township of Erienna: Precinct Erienna 2

By Grundy Reporter | Mar 24, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Grundy Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 534 voters in Central Township of Erienna: Precinct Erienna 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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How did Central NE Township of Wauponsee: Precinct Wauponsee 1 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Grundy Reporter | Mar 24, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Grundy Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 610 voters in Central NE Township of Wauponsee: Precinct Wauponsee 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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2022: Minooka Community High School District 111 administrators rank 366th in state for average pay

By Grundy Reporter | Mar 24, 2024

Administrators in Minooka Community High School District 111 earn an average of $109,670 per year, ranking 366th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Which former Grundy Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25?

By Grundy Reporter | Mar 24, 2024

These former Grundy Reporter area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 25.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Northwestern Township of Braceville: Precinct Braceville 3

By Grundy Reporter | Mar 23, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Grundy Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 691 voters in Northwestern Township of Braceville: Precinct Braceville 3 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Who voted in Central City of Morris: Precinct Morris 4 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Grundy Reporter | Mar 23, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Grundy Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 547 voters in Central City of Morris: Precinct Morris 4 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Gardner-South Wilmington Township High School District 73 administrators rank 347th in state for average pay in 2022

By Grundy Reporter | Mar 23, 2024

Administrators in Gardner-South Wilmington Township High School District 73 earn an average of $110,285 per year, ranking 347th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Village of Minooka Parks & Recreation Committee met March 19

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Mar 23, 2024

Village of Minooka Parks & Recreation Committee met 5;30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Grundy County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Mar. 16

By Grundy Reporter | Mar 22, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Grundy County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central Township of Highland: Precinct Highland

By Grundy Reporter | Mar 22, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Grundy Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 129 voters in Central Township of Highland: Precinct Highland cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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How did Central S Township of Braceville: Precinct Braceville 2 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Grundy Reporter | Mar 22, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Grundy Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 470 voters in Central S Township of Braceville: Precinct Braceville 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Analysis: Gardner Community Consolidated School District 72C administrators rank 319th in state for average pay in 2022

By Grundy Reporter | Mar 22, 2024

Administrators in Gardner Community Consolidated School District 72C earn an average of $111,936 per year, ranking 319th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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2022: Saratoga Community Consolidated School District 60C administrators rank 294th in state for average pay

By Grundy Reporter | Mar 21, 2024

Administrators in Saratoga Community Consolidated School District 60C earn an average of $114,141 per year, ranking 294th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central W Township of Saratoga: Precinct Saratoga 5

By Grundy Reporter | Mar 21, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Grundy Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 499 voters in Central W Township of Saratoga: Precinct Saratoga 5 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Who voted in Central Township of Maine: Precinct Maine during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Grundy Reporter | Mar 21, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Grundy Reporter analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 154 voters in Central Township of Maine: Precinct Maine cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Coal City Community Unit School District 1 administrators rank 275th in state for average pay in 2022

By Grundy Reporter | Mar 20, 2024

Administrators in Coal City Community Unit School District 1 earn an average of $115,738 per year, ranking 275th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.