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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Grundy County in week ending July 5

By G. E. Busby | Jul 9, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Grundy County was found at four gas stations in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Coal City Community Unit School District #1 Board of Education met July 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 9, 2025

Coal City Community Unit School District #1 Board of Education met Wednesday, July 9

1 gas station in cities throughout Grundy County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 5

By G. E. Busby | Jul 9, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Grundy County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Local Government Meetings today in Grundy County

By W. T. Wilson | Jul 9, 2025

Grundy County Local Government Meetings today.

Local Government Meeting today in Grundy County

By W. T. Wilson | Jul 8, 2025

Grundy County City Council Meeting starting at 6 pm today — here's what you need to know!

From Peoria Standard

LaHood hails passage of Trump-backed ‘Big Beautiful Bill Act’ as 'rocket-fuel' for U.S. economy

By Peoria Standard reports | 2 days ago

U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) praised House Republicans Thursday after they advanced a sweeping $3.3 trillion domestic policy bill aligned with President Donald Trump’s agenda, calling it a “generational piece of legislation” that delivers for working Americans and local communities.

Local Government Meetings today in Grundy County

By W. T. Wilson | Jul 7, 2025

Grundy County Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in Grundy County: July 6-12

By S. F. Bailey | Jul 7, 2025

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

Drivers urged to be cautious at rural intersections due to tall corn

By Grundy Reporter | Jul 7, 2025

While traditional wisdom suggests that corn should be "knee-high by the 4th of July," advancements in farming techniques now allow corn to reach much greater heights by Independence Day.

Illinois allocates $18 million to public libraries statewide

By Grundy Reporter | Jul 7, 2025

Last week, the Illinois Secretary of State’s office announced the allocation of nearly $18 million in Public Library Per Capita Grants to 639 public libraries across Illinois.

Illinois opens applications for OSLAD grant program

By Grundy Reporter | Jul 7, 2025

Applications for the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) Program are now open, with submissions accepted until September 30, 2025.

Illinois signs bill targeting pharmacy benefit managers

By Grundy Reporter | Jul 7, 2025

Legislation aimed at addressing the influence and practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) was signed into law on July 1.

Illinois health department shares summer safety tips

By Grundy Reporter | Jul 7, 2025

As summer intensifies, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has shared guidance on avoiding sunburn, heat exhaustion, and water-related injuries.