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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.

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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.

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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.

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Senate Republicans unveil Wall of Remembrance at Illinois State Capitol

By Grundy Reporter | May 29, 2024

The Senate’s annual Memorial Day Wall of Remembrance is now on display in the Illinois State Capitol Rotunda.

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Rezin criticizes FY25 budget for tax increases and inadequate school funding

By Grundy Reporter | May 27, 2024

Illinois Senate Deputy Minority Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris) issued a statement following the passage of a budget by Democratic lawmakers that allocates over $53 billion for Fiscal Year 2025.

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Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 1% of Grundy County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year

By Grundy Reporter | May 27, 2024

In Grundy County districts, 125 Asian students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Village of Minooka Parks & Recreation Committee met May 21

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 24, 2024

Village of Minooka Parks & Recreation Committee met 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21.

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City of Vienna City Council met April 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 21, 2024

City of Vienna City Council met Wednesday, April 17

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Minooka Community High School District 111 Board of Education met April 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 21, 2024

Minooka Community High School District 111 Board of Education met Wednesday, April 17

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Illinois State Board of Education met April 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 21, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, April 17

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Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met April 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 21, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, April 16.

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Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met April 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 21, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, April 16

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Village of Minooka Finance Committee met May 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 21, 2024

Village of Minooka Finance Committee met Tuesday, May 21

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Village of Minooka Public Works Committee met May 21

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 21, 2024

Village of Minooka Public Works Committee met Tuesday, May 21

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City of Highland City Council met May 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 21, 2024

City of Highland City Council met Monday, May 20

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Gardner-South Wilmington High School #73 Board of Education met April 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 21, 2024

Gardner-South Wilmington High School #73 Board of Education met Wednesday, April 17

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Gardner Community Consolidated Grade School District 72-C Board of Education met May 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 21, 2024

Gardner Community Consolidated Grade School District 72-C Board of Education met Thursday, May 16

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Grundy County Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee met April 18

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 21, 2024

Grundy County Animal Control/Highway/Transit Committee met Thursday, April 18

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Grundy County Emergency Telephone System Board met May 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 21, 2024

Grundy County Emergency Telephone System Board met Friday, May 17

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Grundy County TB Board met May 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 21, 2024

Grundy County TB Board met 6:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 15.