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106th District State Rep Jason Bunting was in our studios this week talking about a deadline for lawmakers and the frustration with republicans only getting a few bills out of committee.
Several individuals were indicted by a Grundy County grand jury on Wednesday. James McCall, 42, of Lansing, Illinois was indicted for possession of a stolen motor vehicle, a class two felony. Luis Hernandez, 57, of Spring Valley was indicted for the unlawful possession of cocaine, a class fo…
Three felony charges were filed against a Will County man in Grundy County this week. Ruben Hughes, 44, of Crest Hill was indicted by a Grundy County grand jury on the charge of the unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, a class two felony; unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, a …
Newark Republican State Representative Jed Davis is opposing a bill that would give the state increased oversight of homeschooling families.
A 20-year-old Minooka man was sentenced in a Grundy County court case on Friday, April 4th. Maxwell Williams pled guilty to a newly filed charge of Aggravated Battery/Causing Great Bodily Harm, a class one felony and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. As part of the plea agreement, the cha…
State Senator Patrick Joyce supported a proposal that would address the rise in synthetic opioids, along with other synthetic drugs. Joyce is co-sponsoring the proposal, brought by the Illinois State Police, in response to the stark increase in Xylazine related drug overdoses reported in Illinois.
WCSJ/WJDK as well as several organizations will be a part of Family Fest happening in two weeks.
106th District State Representative Jason Bunting, who is also an area farmer, gave a farming update recently.
A Will County man was indicted by a Grundy County grand jury on Wednesday, April 2nd.
Two individuals wanted nationwide were arrested by the Fairbury Police Department on Center Street in Forrest this week. Investigators said they were notified that 45-year-old, Fred Otero and 32-year-old, Jennifer Boner, both of Forrest, could possibly be back in the area. Otero was wanted …
The two-time World Series champion and former Major League Baseball player Scott Spezio stopped by our studios Monday to talk about all things baseball.
State Senator Sue Rezin stopped by our studio this week to provide her latest legislative updates to listeners.
Grundy County had more rainfall in March than in February and January combined. The Grundy County Emergency Management Agency said there were 10 days of rainfall totaling 3.53 inches in the month of March.
Six members from the Village of Minooka were battling for three Trustees seats in the April 1st Consolidated Election.
The City of Wilmington and Braidwood had highly contested races in the April 1st Consolidated Election.
The Morris Elementary District 54 School Board last night approved the hire of Marie Stover as the newest Superintendent. Stover has been with the district for 9 years, serving in various leadership roles.
The Channahon Fire Department and several other agencies responded to a structure fire at 23820 South Frontage Road in Channahon around 6 a.m. on April 2nd.
April is Safe Digging Month in Illinois, and the Illinois Commerce Commission is urging residents to call 811 before starting any excavation projects. The state requires homeowners and contractors to contact JULIE at least two working days before digging to prevent utility damage.
A 28-year-old Minooka man was indicted on a felony charge by a Grundy County grand jury on March 19th.
An out-of-state man is facing two felony charges in Grundy County.
Morris Women’s Club members Deb Hazelet and Gerri Ech paid a visit to our studios to let our listeners know their 10th annual 5K Superhero Run is ready and set to go on April 12th.
53rd District State Senator Chris Balkema provided a few legislative updates at the State Capital building this week. One of the updates involves human trafficking.
Several school boards races throughout Grundy County were highly contested. Five members were running for three spots on the Coal City School Board. Ryan Vanduyne was the leading vote getter with 800 votes followed by Matt Melvin at 736 and Mindy Rampa had 554. The bottom two included Incumb…
A few school board races in Morris were contested. Eight individuals were squaring off for four seats on the Morris High School Board of Education.
A “yes” vote was given to a $68 million Morris High School Building referendum by Morris residents in the Consolidated Election on Tuesday. 1,481 people voted yes and 1340 people voted no. A resolution for that referendum was approved by the Morris High School Board of Education in December …
Grundy County had a great voter turnout from the April 1st Consolidated Election. That’s according to Grundy County Clerk Kay Olson. Olson said the average voter turnout in the past four Consolidated Elections was around 13 percent and this election was 16 percent.
Morris Police Chief Alicia Steffes was in our studios last Friday talking about two upcoming events.
The Mazon Fire Department will begin weekday staffing with paid on-call firefighters starting April 1st.
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is partnering with Prevent Child Abuse Illinois and other organizations to mark Child Abuse Prevention Month throughout April.
A Will County man is accused of fleeing from the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office around 3:30 a.m. on Friday, March 28th.
The city of Morris announced that an alternate travel route has been posted in the Oakland Circle & Meadowbrook Lane area.
The Livingston County Coroner’s Office has released details about a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred south of Fairbury around 4:20 p.m. on March 29th.
Over 2,000 people in Grundy County voted early for the April 1st Consolidated Election.
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Park shelter reservations for the City of Morris 2025 season will open Monday, April 7. Shelters are available from May 1 through Oct. 15 on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is $25 for residents and $50 for non-residents. Two new pavilions have been added at Goodwill Park and West …
The Morris Street and Alley Committee recently made changes to prevent semi-trucks from going down certain city streets.
Morris Mayor Chris Brown and Morris Police Chief Alicia Steffes were in our studios recently talking about increased safety concerns near Morris Grade School and the new Morris Hospital YMCA facility.
A house at 435 South Mary Street in Coal City will be demolished in the near future. The Coal City Village Board this week approved a demolition bid from Troutman Excavating in the amount of $13,500.
State Representative Jed Davis last week passed a bill through committee requiring elected community college board members to take an oath upholding the Constitutions of the United States and Illinois upon being sworn into office. The bill passed unanimously through the Higher Education Committee.
The Illinois State Police welcomed 32 new troopers on Friday from Cadet Class 149 at a graduation ceremony at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. The new troopers will report to all ten ISP Troop locations throughout the state on Sunday.
Attendees at the 3rd Annual Community Leaders Breakfast heard Minooka High School Superintendent Robert Schiffbauer provide the State of the School Address which included updates on taxes, finance and capital projects. He said they’re in a great place financially, with Equalized Assessed Val…
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The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) released the unemployment numbers for the state in February on Thursday. Illinois' unemployment rate dropped 0.1 percent to 4.8 percent last month, based on preliminary data provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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In studio guests this week, from Catholic Charities, were Kelly Messer, Ann Wetstein, and Beth Voss to talk about a variety of local network resources and services available to individuals in need.
Minooka High School this week held their 3rd annual Community Leaders Breakfast. Minooka High School District #111 Superintendent Robert Schiffbauer said many things were discussed during the event.
The Coal City Village Board on Wednesday approved placing on file their fiscal year 2025-26 budget.
106th District State Rep Jason Bunting gave a weekly legislative summary on Thursday. One of the updates included redistricting.
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WCSJ/WJDK is seeking a part-time news reporter for our local radio group. Responsibilities include news gathering, writing, reporting, knowledge of online and social media, computer proficiency, strong communication and delivery skills. You must have the ability to work well under pressure, …
Join WCSJ and Riverside Healthcare from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. October 6 for the 33rd Annual Coal City Junior Women's Club Octoberfest. WCSJ will be broadcasting live from 9am -11am
WCSJ 103.1 FM is teaming up with SOCU in Morris and Dwight to support and promote We Care of Grundy County’s Stuff the Bus. WCSJ’s Kevin Schramm will broadcast live from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, August 4 from our location sponsor, Walmart in Morris. This event helps provide back to school su…
A Naval Academy Midshipman from Sugar Grove will be attending President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday in Washington D.C.
(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. is pushing behind the scenes with Iran to return an elderly American held by the regime — after the 81-year old man was granted a four-day leave from an Iranian prison, according to his family and a senior State Department official.
(BRONX, N.Y.) -- Both parents have been charged after a 5-year-old boy was found on Friday living in a filthy apartment in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx.
(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Secret Service is warning banks across the country about a new means of robbing ATMs, previously seen in Europe and Mexico, but now hitting the U.S for the first time in a coordinated way.
Approximately 250 employees who work at a Montgomery manufacturer will be out of a job by September.
(BONN, Germany) -- Russia has been banned from this year’s Winter Paralympics after the International Paralympic Committee found that the country had failed to reform itself sufficiently following its elaborate cover-up of doping by its athletes.
(PYEONGCHANG) -- Next month's Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, will have the largest number of athletes ever for the Winter Games, the organizing committee said Monday.
(NEW YORK) -- Instagram fitness model Jen Selter shared a turbulent series of videos on social media on Saturday after she was removed from a delayed flight.
(LAOS) -- An elephant completely disregarded border laws when it crossed from China into Laos late Saturday night.
(LOS ANGELES) -- A small plane made an emergency landing on a Southern California freeway Sunday night after reporting engine trouble on the way into an airport, officials said.
(HONG KONG) -- Police in Hong Kong said they successfully defused a 1,000-pound World War II-era bomb over the weekend that was found in a construction site near the downtown area of Hong Kong.
ABC News (LOS ANGELES) -- Since her stint working for President Trump came to an abrupt end late last year, some have been wondering what would be next for Omarosa Manigault-Newman. Now, we know: the woman who came to fame on Trump's reality show The Apprentice is headed to another reality series: CBS' Big Brother: Celebrity Edition.
When Governor Bruce Rauner delivers his State of the State address in Springfield on Wednesday, he should expect to see a lot of women wearing black in the audience.
Aurora Police have released new still photographs of a mini van that was the alleged vehicle used that killed a homeless man in a hit and run crash in city, last week.
(KABUL, Afghanistan) -- In the latest incident in what has been a bloody week for Afghanistan, 11 soldiers were killed and 14 wounded when gunmen attacked an army outpost near a military academy outside of Kabul on Monday, according to an Afghan Defense Ministry spokesman.
(LOS ANGELES) -- Scott Baio is responding to accusations by his former Charles in Charge co-star, Nicole Eggert, who used a series of tweets over the weekend to accuse the actor of sexual misconduct with her when she was a minor.
Our sister station WCSJ reports that a LaSalle County woman was killed in a house fire that occurred in the 400 block of North Street in Marseilles around 3 a.m. on Sunday.
The Oswego Police Department says they are investigating after the driver of a vehicle left the scene a three-vehicle crash that left two people injured on Saturday.
A large meeting of area legislators and local governmental officials on Thursday has Oswego Township Supervisor Brian Leclercq questioning whether the gathering violated the Illinois Open Meetings Act.
The third in a series of public forum meetings to educate parents, staff, and students while looking at a possible $3.1 million cuts for the next school year, the Oswego-based 308 School District Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. tonight at Oswego High School.
(NEW YORK) -- We've all been there: desperate for power for our digital devices, with nary an outlet or even a charger in sight. It can be more than inconvenient -- it can be downright dangerous if you have an emergency and need your phone to call for help or rescue.
(WASHINGTON) -- Clint Reed, who became Rubio's chief of staff in December 2016, was terminated "effective immediately," Rubio said in a statement.
A former elementary school principal in Oswego School District 308 was arrested in November in South Carolina after he allegedly inappropriately touched a 12 year-old boy multiple times over the course of six months.
If you are a resident of Kendall County and have a family, you just might live in one of the four Kendall County cities that made it into the ''Top 50 places to Raise a Family in Illinois'' according to WalletHub.com.
(PORTLAND, Maine) -- Tom Kawczynski was voted out of his job as a town manager of a small community in Maine because of what many viewed as racist ideas promoted by a group he started.
(NEW YORK) -- Saturday Night Live alumnus Will Ferrell returned to the sketch show this weekend to reprise his iconic impersonation of former President George W. Bush.
Photo Credit: Courtesy Twentieth Century Fox - TM & © 2017 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. (LOS ANGELES) -- Maze Runner: The Death Cure knocked Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle out of the top spot at the box office with an estimated $23.5 million weekend. However, the third film in the Maze Runner franchise, starring Dylan O'Brien, fell $9 million short of the 2014 debut of its predecessor, The Scorch Trials.
(TACOMA, Wash.) -- A Tacoma Washington soldier was shocked when his brand new 2018 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk erupted in flames Saturday evening.
(MIAMI) -- A 7-year-old boy was led out of a Miami-Dade Police car's backseat on Friday afternoon in metal handcuffs -- while his mother videotaped and comforted him from just a few feet away.
(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. is pushing behind the scenes with Iran to return an elderly American held by the regime — after the 81-year old man was granted a four-day leave from an Iranian prison, according to his family and a senior State Department official.
(CHICAGO) -- A 66-year-old woman with a history of hopping aboard airplanes without paying was nabbed early Sunday for allegedly trespassing at Chicago's O'Hare Airport, police said.
(WASHINGTON) -- On the heels of a three-day government shutdown over immigration, ABC News Chief Global Affairs Correspondent and “This Week” Co-Anchor Martha Raddatz traveled through four states along the U.S.-Mexico border to take the pulse of some people who will be directly impacted by changes in immigration policy.
(NEW YORK) -- A flu outbreak sweeping the country is causing people and institutions to take precautions against its spread, including a Catholic diocese in New York state that has issued healthy guidelines for its churches and schools.
Barbara Joan Groesch, age 83 of Fort Atkinson, WI formally of Yorkville, IL passed away January 25, 2018 at UW Hospital in Madison, WI. Born December 29, 1934 in Aurora, IL to Albert and Betty Fredricksen, she attended Aurora East High School and graduated in 1952. Barbara was married on November 6, 1954 to Richard D. Groesch and they enjoyed the next 63 years together.Barb completed a Floral Design Certificate and embarked on a gratifying career as a florist in the Aurora area. Her specialty was weddings and she went on to open her own business, The Bride’s Flower Shop in Yorkville. Barb retired from the florist industry and served as the Executive Director of the Yorkville Chamber of Commerce for several years enjoying the camaraderie and challenge of sustaining local businesses.Barbara was instrumental in the establishment of the Yorkville chapter of the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) and was a council member of the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service representing Kendall County. She was also active in the Illinois Homemakers Extension Federation. Barb was also involved in bringing the Indian Valley Vocational Center to local schools. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Yorkville and active on several committees.Barb retired to Fort Atkinson, WI with her husband and became involved with the Town of Sumner where she was elected the Township Clerk and held that position for 19 years.Barb will be especially remembered for her love, humor, and community spirit that she imprinted on her family and will be deeply missed until we meet again.She is survived by her husband Richard D. Groesch; children, Rick (Terry) Groesch II, Laurie (Tony) Houle, both of Yorkville and Barry (Carla) Groesch of Punta Gorda, FL; grandchildren, Nikki Pagano (Amy Malouf), Chris (Jamie) Groesch, T.J. (Jamie) Houle, Alex (Allie) Houle, and Nick (Dottie) Groesch and 10 great grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Del Light of Oswego, IL. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Betty Fredricksen.Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 pm on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, 1617 North Bridge Street, Yorkville, IL 60560. Burial will take place at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Yorkville, IL on Thursday, February 1 following a service at 10:00 am at Larson-Nelson Funeral Home.Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com or (630) 553-7611.
A fire that was apparently related to leaking fluid from a car parked in a garage at 213 Meadowlark Ln. at the Wildwood South subdivision southwest of Sandwich severely damaged two homes on Sunday afternoon around 1:30.
(WASHINGTON) -- The former independent counsel who investigated President Bill Clinton said President Donald Trump can fire special counsel Robert Mueller “for any reason.”
(NORTH PRINCE GEORGE, Va.) -- Every night before she goes to sleep, Deborah Crowder prays that her two daughters are still alive when she wakes up in the morning.
Gerald Harlan Severson, age 83, of Montgomery, IL, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 26, 2018. He was born on September 20, 1934, in Newark, IL, the son of Joseph and Helen (Ilett) Severson. Gerald was united in marriage on March 18, 1961 to the former Sandra L. Hoadley and they spent the next 57 happy years together. He was a loving son, husband, and father who will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Mr. Severson served his country proudly as a former member of the United States Army. Gerald was employed for many years by Caterpillar, Inc. in Montgomery, IL until his retirement. He enjoyed boating, camping, and fishing with his family and friends. Gerald was known as a very humble and kind man. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Severson of Montgomery, IL; his daughter, Kimberly Severson of Batavia, IL; his son, Scott (Kim) Severson of Sycamore, IL; and his grandson, Ryan Severson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Helen Severson. Funeral services are private. Arrangement by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com or 630-553-7611.
(NEW YORK) -- Here are the latest scores from Saturday's sports events:
(WASHINGTON) -- Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina said "you don't need $25 billion for a wall" on the U.S.-Mexico border.
(MELCROFT, Penn.) -- At least five people were killed early Sunday morning in a shooting outside a self-serve car wash in a western Pennsylvania town, according to the Pennsylvania State Police.
(WASHINGTON) -- A top GOP senator and ally of President Donald Trump said he thinks special counsel Robert Mueller is the "best person" to look at whether the president may have tried to obstruct justice through any possible interference with the Russia investigation.
(SMALAND, Sweden) -- Ingvar Kamprad, who founded the global Ikea furniture chain, has died at age 91.
(MOSCOW) -- A top Russian opponent of President Vladimir Putin was arrested and violently dragged into a van by police Sunday amid protests around the country against the lack of political competition in presidential elections this year.
(NEW YORK) -- Residents of the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, don't break out the hardcore winter gear quite yet. It will be another mild day on Sunday for most areas in those regions.
