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Morris Hosptial offers babysitter’s training course
Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers is offering the American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Course from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, June 7 in the Morris Hospital Training Classroom at Shabbona School, 725 School St in Morris. The same course will be offered Friday, July 12, Friday, Aug....
2nd annual Grundy County Senior Expo draws another large crowd for bingo, food and vendors
Jennifer’s Garden at 555 Gore Road in Morris was packed full of seniors and providers for the second year in a row Wednesday as the Grundy County Health Department held its second annual Grundy County Senior Expo. Dr. Tania Schwer, the Director of Grundy County’s Senior Programs and event...
What happened as 3 school buses crashed while taking kids on Six Flags field trip
Nearly a dozen students were hospitalized after multiple buses were involved in a crash while transporting eighth graders to Six Flags Great America for a field trip Tuesday, officials said. According to Illinois State Police, the multi-unit crash involving at least three school buses took place just after 8:30 a.m....
Grundy County Health Department shares tips for cookouts this summer
The Grundy County Health Department has some tips for keeping food fresh and safe as more people start grilling out for the summer. There may be multiple meals and parties in the future and carrying food from one location to another and sharing dishes means more opportunity to grow, which may lead to food poisoning according to a Thursday news release from the Grundy County Health Department.
Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Elementary School students graduate eight grade
The Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Elementary School District 2C held their Eighth Grade Graduation Ceremony on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 6:30 pm. The graduates were:. Breckin Ryan Anderson, Vivianna Barrera, Colton John Baudino, Matthew Merril Bauerly, Jaeda LeeLynn Bazik, Grace Biros, Jaylyn Brock, Mark Douglas Brookman III, Lily Brown, Ethan Henry Danek, Isaac Espetacion Favela, Isac Alejandro Garcia, Brynlee Ann Hunt, Addison Jane Kilmer, Bailey Ann Kruger, Marissa Marcellis, Hunter J. Milton, Cooper Todd O’Donovan, Lily Ann Och, Kolten Pfeifer, Brooklyn Rose Sheedy, Alex David Spear, Morgan E. Starwalt, Morgan Stockman, Ayden Richard Talsma, Ximena Karyme Valenciano, Kaydynce Wardlow,Leah Star Willis, Gryphon Martin Wills, Tucker James Yard.
Baseball: Lucas Rink, Wilmington storm into Supersectional by toppling Herscher
BEECHER — In last weekend’s regional championship game, Wilmington’s Lucas Rink gave up a home run on the first pitch he threw against Coal City. In Saturday’s Class 2A Beecher Sectional title game, things didn’t start a whole lot better for Rink against Herscher. Rink...
Travel issues expected in western suburbs as blowing dust moves into Chicago area ahead of potentially severe weather
A "significant weather alert" is in effect for several Chicago-area counties, bringing extremely hazardous travel conditions ahead of potentially severe weather in the region. Blowing dust can spark travel issues across many western suburbs, with winds of up to 45 miles per hour presenting problems, especially near fields that were recently plowed.
Cobden native killed in Korean War to buried
SOUTHERN Ill. (KFVS) - The remains of a Cobden native killed in the Korean War will be interred on Wednesday, May 29. According to a release from the U.S. Army Human Resources Command, Army Pfc. Bryan Myers, Jr. will be interred at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois. Fred C. Dames Funeral Home in Joliet will perform the graveside services.
Statewide: Out of tragedy, a drive to help others
Anne King was just 20 when her younger sister Erin killed herself. Today, the 48-year-old Kankakee woman works as a crisis counselor. She is also certified to teach classes for youth, which are aimed at combatting suicide. She speaks with Maureen McKinney about how the tragedy changed her life. Also:
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