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updated: Tue Jul 08, 2008 12:03 pm

Grand Ridge News

Local news for Grand Ridge, IL continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

13 hrs ago | The Times

State Police: 3 cashiers cited for sales to minors

State police recently cited three cashiers during checks to see if Streator and Grand Ridge businesses would sell alcohol to a minor.

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Related Topix: Streator, IL

Mon Jul 07, 2008

The Times

Police 7-7

Zachary Vandepoele, 18 and Kyle Breje, 17, both of Earlville, were cited Sunday at 308 Nebraska St.

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Related Topix: Ottawa, IL, Earlville, IL, Streator, IL, Mendota, IL

Sun Jun 29, 2008

The Times

Police 6-28

Michael A. Eggers, 24, 505 E. 14th St., was arrested at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday in the 300 block of Main Street on a Kendall County failure to appear warrant for probation violation.

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Related Topix: Ottawa, IL, Streator, IL

Fri Jun 27, 2008

The Times

Sales lagging for Marseilles pool fundraiser

It's crunch time for Rosie Rieuf. She has 500 $10 raffle tickets to sell before 5 p.m. Sunday, and she is a little nervous about meeting that goal.

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Related Topix: Marseilles, IL

Thu Jun 26, 2008

Journal Star

Firefighters battle Utica house blaze late into night

Firefighters were battling a house fire tonight in the 200 block of West Washington Street, police said.

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Related Topix: Utica, IL, Cedar Point, IL, Tonica, IL, Troy Grove, IL

Mon Jun 23, 2008

The Times

In the Classroom 6-23-08

NICK BERTELL of Grand Ridge was awarded the President's Scholarship from Bradley University.

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Related Topix: Chicago Metro

Thu Jun 19, 2008

The Times

United Way launches book program for children

"I think I can, I think I can," will be uttered by many "community celebrities" Saturday in Washington Square.

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Related Topix: Naplate, IL, Marseilles, IL, Wedron, IL, Serena, IL, Sheridan, IL

Wed Jun 18, 2008

The Times

Police 6-18

Tramanh T. Nguyen, 55, of Batavia, was cited on a complaint of improper turning after a collision at 6:34 p.m. Sunday at Spring and Bloomington streets.

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Related Topix: Batavia, IL, Ottawa, IL, Marseilles, IL, Canada,

Sat Jun 07, 2008

The Times

3-generation family home destroyed in fire

The singed frame was the first item the couple received that survived the fire in their Streator home about three miles south of Grand Ridge Friday afternoon.

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Related Topix: Streator, IL, Marseilles, IL, Naplate, IL

Wed Jun 04, 2008

Morris Daily Herald

Harnessing the wind

One converter at a time, the 66 turbines on the area's first wind farm will undergo testing later this month.

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Related Topix: La Salle County, IL

Thu May 29, 2008

The Times

In the Classroom 5-28-08

The following students received degrees May 11 from St. Ambrose University: RACHAEL VOGEL of Grand Ridge, bachelor's degree in psychology; MEGAN AUBRY of Marseilles, bachelor's degree in finance-accounting, ...

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Related Topix: Streator, IL, Marseilles, IL, Ottawa, IL

Fri May 23, 2008

The Times

STREATOR: Consolidation a no go Plan faltered on 2 of 4 state requirements

STREATOR: Consolidation a no go Plan faltered on 2 of 4 state requirements Consolidation of elementary and high school districts in Streator won't happen without legislative involvement.

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Related Topix: Streator, IL, Education Etc.

Thu May 22, 2008

The Times

Questions about school finances need answers

THE ISSUE: Ottawa Elementary School District finances , , OUR VIEW: , Today: Before issue goes to the polls, questions needs to be answered, Wednesday: Crowd gave school officials what they hoped for Based on a ...

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Related Topix: Streator, IL, Rutland, IL, Ottawa, IL, Education Etc.

Wed May 21, 2008

The Times

Police 5-21

James Roe, 25, of 109 E. Marquette St., 1B, was cited Tuesday at his home on a complaint of possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Related Topix: Marseilles, IL, Ottawa, IL, Serena, IL, Sandwich, IL

Mon May 19, 2008

The Times

Grand Ridge Crash

Grand Ridge firefighters respond to a single-vehicle accident Sunday at 2089 N. 24th Road in Grand Rapids Township. via The Times

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Related Topix: Marseilles, IL

Sun May 18, 2008

The Times

Marquette officials praise May Merriment numbers

“They started with the 25th anniversary and have kept it going”

Marquette officials praise May Merriment numbers Numbers from Marquette High School's May Merriment event gave school officials plenty to smile about. via The Times

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Related Topix: Streator, IL, Marseilles, IL, Ottawa, IL

Sat May 17, 2008

The Times

New Arrivals 5-14-08

Daughter, Ashley Rene, to Paul and Kari Richardson of Grand Ridge May 8 at St. Margaret's Hospital in Spring Valley. via The Times

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Fri May 16, 2008

The Times

Jail Report 5-15

Entertainment: Star Search Finals! Jail Report 5-15 The following is provided by the La Salle County Sheriff's Office, listing those processed at the jail, with their age, address, day of processing and pending ... via The Times

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Related Topix: La Salle County, IL, Marseilles, IL, Ottawa, IL, Streator, IL, Mendota, IL

Tue Apr 29, 2008

WBEZ-FM Chicago

Harvesting Wind on the Farm

By the year 2025, Illinois utility companies will be required to supply at least a quarter of their power from renewable energy sources. via WBEZ-FM Chicago

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, Alternative Energy, Chicago Metro

Sat Apr 05, 2008

Mendota Reporter

Local officers attend IAHCE annual meeting

Local attendees at the Illinois Association for Home and Community Education conference were, seated left to right, Paula Freepartner, Kathleen Jonen, Gail Hayward and Pat Workman; and standing, Nympha White. via Mendota Reporter

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Related Topix: Ottawa, IL, Streator, IL, Seneca, IL, Illinois, Bureau, IL

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