Justin Ritz is a local journalist based in Morris, Illinois. He writes for Grundy County Broadcasters and his work has also appeared in WSPY Radio and TV. Justin covers a wide range of topics, including local news, community events, government updates, and human interest stories.
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Morris, Illinois, United States (Local)
Justin Ritz focuses on local news, including government announcements, crime reports, and education updates. He frequently covers breaking news and evolving stories in the Illinois area. If you have insights or information related to local government decisions, community events, school developments, construction projects or weather updates within Illinois or Morris specifically, your pitch is likely to align with his coverage focus.
Given Justin's high percentage of articles covering government and politics as well as crime-related topics (29% each), pitches providing expert commentary from local officials or law enforcement personnel may be particularly relevant for him. Additionally, if you can provide unique perspectives on educational matters impacting the region such as innovative programs or policy changes affecting schools in the area that could also align with his interests.
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By: Justin Ritz
State Senator Tom Bennett provided his latest legislative update on Monday. One of the updates involved funding for universities. Audio:
By: Justin Ritz
The Minooka High School Marching Band will be getting new uniforms. Superintendent Rob Schiffbauer said the board of education approved the purchase at a recent meeting.
The Grundy County Animal Control Committee last week heard about the search for a new Animal Control Director.
Two new Coal City Police Officers were sworn-in during the Village Board meeting last night.
By: Justin Ritz
The upcoming fiscal year 2025 budget was approved by the Coal City Village Board last night.
By: Justin Ritz
Minooka Police Officers will be getting pay increases as part of a new three-year collective bargaining agreement that was approved by Village Trustees on Tuesday.
The Grundy County Highway Committee recently heard an update about several bridges that will be rehabilitated this summer.
By: Justin Ritz
A small fire was reported at the Taco Bell/KFC on East Division Street in Diamond around 9:50 a.m. on Thursday, April 25th.
By: Justin Ritz
Several big, proposed items are scheduled in the Village of Minooka's upcoming fiscal year 2025 budget. Village Administrator Dan Duffy said they plan to add three snowplows to the budget.
By: Justin Ritz
The Village of Coal City is planning to purchase a backup generator for the new Wastewater Treatment plant. Village Administrator Matt Fritz explains how this came about.
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