Gardner is a village in Grundy County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 1,319.
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All news →NewsJAN 08, 2026
Girl Scouts of Central Illinois receives $35,000 grant from Marion Gardner Jackson Charitable Trust
Girl Scouts of Central Illinois receives $35,000 grant from Marion Gardner Jackson Charitable Trust Muddy River News
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NewsDEC 22, 2025
Gardner Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Grundy Co.
Gardner Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Grundy Co. WCSJ News
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NewsOCT 11, 2025
Gresock runs for 137 yards, 2 TDs as Gardner-Webb beats Eastern Illinois 21-10
Gresock runs for 137 yards, 2 TDs as Gardner-Webb beats Eastern Illinois 21-10 KSDK
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