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Semi truck crashes into apartment building in Morris
MORRIS, Ill. — A semi-trailer truck has crashed into an apartment building in southwest suburban Morris. The incident happened around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the 1800 block of East Anne Lane. The semi-truck was reportedly headed eastbound on Interstate 80 when it experienced a mechanical failure, causing the vehicle to steer off the road and […]
Braceville couple arraigned on charges stemming from dog attack on toddler
A couple out of Braceville was arraigned on child endangering charges Tuesday and Wednesday after police say their dog attacked a toddler. Both 26-year-old Jonah Fisher and 26-year-old Destany Myers pled not guilty to two counts each of endangering children with Fisher being arraigned Tuesday and Myers being arraigned Wednesday.
Keg Grove opens in Morris, Rotaract Club celebrates 1 year
Keg Grove Brewing Company, a craft beer brewer, is officially open inside the old Morris Fire Station at 222 Wauponsee St. It will be open five days a week for now, according to the Keg Grove Brewing Company Facebook page. It will be open from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, noon to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and noon to 8 p.m. on Sundays.
Man accused of trying to kidnap 12-year-old at Joliet Township bus stop
WILL COUNTY, Ill. — A 20-year-old man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly trying to abduct a 12-year-old girl from a Joliet Township bus stop. Eric Fleming, of Joliet Township, is facing charged of attempted kidnapping, attempted child abduction and battery after officers responded to the area of Luna Road and Dallas Place Tuesday morning just […]
Joliet Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Numerous Felonies Over 3-Year Period
State’s Attorney James Glasgow has announced that Michael Severado, 30, of Joliet, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to four separate felony offenses committed between 2020 and 2022. The sentence includes 11 years in prison for the 2021 Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault (Class X felony) of a senior citizen outside Joliet Union Station. Severado pleaded guilty to the offenses June 4 and was sentenced yesterday by Associate Judge Art Smigielski.
Drones And K9 Units Used To Help Capture Two People In Channahon Wanted For a Lottery Ticket Fraud Investigation
Channahon Police assisted the Minooka Police Department in apprehending two people in a Lottery Ticket Fraud Investigation. At approximately 6:09 a.m. the Channahon Police Department assisted the Minooka Police Department when a vehicle fled from Minooka Police on Bluff Road west of I-55 that was wanted for a Lottery Ticket Fraud Investigation. During the pursuit, spike strips were deployed on Center Street in Channahon, however, the fleeing vehicle evaded the spike strips by jumping a curb, almost striking a Minooka Police Officer. The pursuit continued back onto Bluff Road to S/W Frontage were the vehicle crashed into the ditch on the west side of the road. The passenger was immediately taken into custody and the driver fled on foot into the woods west of the Frontage Road.
Grundy County hosts children's used book drive
Grundy County is hosting a used book drive for children, accepting books for Bernie’s Book Bank throughout the rest of June until Friday, July 12. To donate, drop off any used books for children from pre-school to 8th grade at the Grundy County Administrative Building, 1320 Union St., Morris.
Morris Area Garden Club presents Living with Japanese Beetles
The Morris Area Garden Club is viewing “Living with Japanese Beetles” by Ken Johnson, a University of Illinois Extension educator at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 at the Morris Area Public Library, 604 Liberty St. The video will help viewers understand the insect’s life cycle, how to manage...
Grundy Bank hot dog eating contest raises $6,299.73 on Friday
Grundy Bank raised $6,299.73 on Friday in its 16th annual hot dog eating contest, which featured eaters representing non-profits from all around Grundy County. Officer Alex Hernandez defeated a competitive field by eating four hot dogs compared to six second place finishers, who each ate three. Eric Fisher, representing We Care of Grundy County, ate one hot dog.
Bluey coming to the Morris Area Public Library June 22
Bluey, the six-year old puppy from the kids’ show of the same name, is coming from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 to the Morris Area Public Library at 604 Liberty St. Bluey fans of all ages are invited to the library to play, laugh and create. There will be games and photo opportunities.
Three Arrested For Vehicle Theft and Invasion
Arierous E. King (33, Joliet) was arrested, processed and taken to the Will County Adult Detention Facility for A Will County Arrest Warrant for Aggravated Robbery, Motor Vehicle Theft, Vehicular Invasion, Burglary to Motor Vehicle, Obstructing a Police Officer, Criminal Damage to Property. David E. Tovar (48, Joliet) was arrested,...
5-0, school bus racing coming to Grundy County Speedway during Friday-Saturday double header
This time, speeding is the point: 5-0 racing featuring local police driving retired police cars are coming to the Grundy County Speedway Saturday, June 15. Promoter Steve Bechtel the 5-0 racing is being done to raise money for Special Olympics, and the race will be made up of different police departments turning their retired police cars into race cars. There, they’ll determine who the fastest cop is.
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