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July 11, 2025
Shaw Local

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Grenade found in Wilmington garage led to temporary lockdown

Grenade found in Wilmington garage led to temporary lockdown

A Wilmington neighborhood was ordered to shelter in place after a grenade was found Wednesday afternoon in a garage.

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 11, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Visitor center at Goose Lake Prairie to be demolished

Visitor center at Goose Lake Prairie to be demolished

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced Monday that the Gunnar A. Peterson Visitor Center at Goose Lake Prairie State Natural Area in Grundy County will be demolished to build a new one.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 10, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Downers Grove Sportsmen’s Club in Morris celebrates 75th anniversary with Open House

Downers Grove Sportsmen’s Club in Morris celebrates 75th anniversary with Open House

The Downer’s Grove Sportsmen’s Club at 4700 Old Stage Road in Morris is inviting the public to celebrate its 75th anniversary with an Open House from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 12.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 10, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Downers Grove Sportsmen’s Club in Morris celebrates 75th anniversary with Open House

Downers Grove Sportsmen’s Club in Morris celebrates 75th anniversary with Open House

The Downer’s Grove Sportsmen’s Club at 4700 Old Stage Road in Morris is inviting the public to celebrate its 75th anniversary with an Open House from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 12.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 10, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Niece of victim in 1972 Pine Village mass killing near Yorkville fights murderer’s full parole

Niece of victim in 1972 Pine Village mass killing near Yorkville fights murderer’s full parole

Fifty-three years after the “Pine Village massacre,” in which Carl Reimann shot dead two patrons and three restaurant workers, the niece of one of the victims is campaigning against Reimann being fully released from parole.

By Joey Weslo●
July 10, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Concert on the Courthouse Lawn returns with Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band

Concert on the Courthouse Lawn returns with Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band

The City of Morris will host another Concert on the Courthouse Lawn at 6:30 p.m. Thursday with the Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band playing at 111 E. Washington St.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 10, 2025 at 9:00 am CDT

6th annual Megan Bugg Memorial Golf Outing raises more than $105K

6th annual Megan Bugg Memorial Golf Outing raises more than $105K

The 6th annual Megan Bugg Memorial Golf Outing was held Saturday, hosting 264 golfers at the Morris Country Club and raising over $105,000 thanks to the golfers and 100 sponsors.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 10, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Morris Cruise Night comes to Downtown Morris on Saturday

Morris Cruise Night comes to Downtown Morris on Saturday

Morris Cruise Night will have the streets packed with classic and show cars Saturday night in what looks to be another busy weekend in Downtown Morris.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 09, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Red Cross holding blood drives this month to bolster supply

Red Cross holding blood drives this month to bolster supply

The American Red Cross is urging all donors to give blood or platelets to keep the blood supply strong this summer. Several donor events are scheduled throughout Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle and Will counties.

By Kevin Newberry●
July 09, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Morris Council OKs grocery tax, though rates stay the same

Morris Council OKs grocery tax, though rates stay the same

The Morris City Council voted Monday night to approve a grocery and retail tax that would replace the one repealed by state beginning with the new year in 2026.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 09, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT
Joliet Junior College professor lauds vet tech bill that calls for licensing

Joliet Junior College professor lauds vet tech bill that calls for licensing

“This bill is a crucial first step in recognizing the essential role of credentialed technicians," Joliet Junior College professor Abby Panozzo said, referring to Illinois House Bill 3360, which passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly.

By Renee Tomell●
July 09, 2025 at 10:05 am CDT
State rep says new Illinois law will lower prescription costs

State rep says new Illinois law will lower prescription costs

A new law should give Illinoisans some relief against prescription drug prices – while protecting patient access in rural and underserved communities.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
July 09, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

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Visitor center at Goose Lake Prairie to be demolished

Visitor center at Goose Lake Prairie to be demolished


3 French Hens Market returns to Downtown Morris on Saturday

3 French Hens Market returns to Downtown Morris on Saturday


Downers Grove Sportsmen’s Club in Morris celebrates 75th anniversary with Open House

Downers Grove Sportsmen’s Club in Morris celebrates 75th anniversary with Open House


Concert on the Courthouse Lawn returns with Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band

Concert on the Courthouse Lawn returns with Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band


New Reed-Custer football coach Joe Turek looking to set new standard

New Reed-Custer football coach Joe Turek looking to set new standard


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