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Local Government Meetings today in Grundy County

Grundy County Local Government Meetings today.

By Grundy Reporter | Mar 3, 2025

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Government events this week in Grundy County: March 2-8

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

By Grundy Reporter | Mar 3, 2025

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Illinois rural fire departments invited to apply for Volunteer Fire Assistance grants

By Grundy Reporter | Mar 3, 2025

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is now accepting applications for Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) grants, which will be open until April 14.

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Grundy County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.4% of income in 2022

By Grundy Reporter | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.4% of income in Grundy County, providing an average of $856 per capita to residents.

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Government events this March in Grundy County

By Grundy Reporter | Feb 28, 2025

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

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Audit reveals mismanagement in Illinois immigrant healthcare program

By Grundy Reporter | Feb 27, 2025

A recent report from the Auditor General has identified significant mismanagement in Governor Pritzker’s healthcare program for illegal immigrants, revealing a large number of potentially ineligible enrollees and costs that greatly exceed initial...

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Local Government Meeting today in Grundy County

By Grundy Reporter | Feb 25, 2025

Grundy County City Council Meeting starting at 6:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Government event this week in Grundy County: Feb. 23 - March 1

By Grundy Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

The following event is scheduled to take place in Grundy County this week.

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Illinois offers tax deferral program for seniors; applications due March 1

By Grundy Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

The Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program in Illinois is now accepting applications from seniors seeking relief from property taxes on their primary residences.

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Pritzker’s budget proposal criticized by Senate Republicans

By Grundy Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

Governor J.B. Pritzker's budget address has sparked varied reactions, with Senate Republicans criticizing the proposed $55.4 billion spending plan as unrealistic and burdensome for taxpayers.

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Madigan's conviction highlights need for reform in Illinois government

By Grundy Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been convicted on corruption charges, marking a significant moment in the state's history of political misconduct.

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Illinois opens fire station construction grant applications

By Grundy Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

The Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has announced the opening of the application period for its new Fire Station Construction and Rehabilitation Grant Program.

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Local Government Meeting today in Grundy County

By Grundy Reporter | Feb 19, 2025

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

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Senator Rezin critiques governor's record-breaking $55 billion budget proposal

By Grundy Reporter | Feb 19, 2025

Illinois Senate Republican Deputy Leader Sue Rezin has expressed her concerns regarding the Governor's proposed budget, which was unveiled during his recent budget address.