As the weather gets warmer, the Grundy County Speedway prepares for another season, this time starting Saturday, April 26 for the Spring Classic.

Concerns over rising food prices and food security have sparked a strong interest in home gardening. Community gardens sold out spaces early this year.

Coal City United Methodist Church is hosting a Drive-Up Pork Chop Dinner from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at 6805 E. McArdle Rd.

Minooka Community High School is hosting groundbreakings at both 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. Saturday, April 26 at its Central Campus, 201 S. Wabena Ave., first on the building's south side for the fieldhouse and then on the west side for the Career and Technical Education addition.

Officials within Minooka Community High School District 111 recently had strong words in opposition to a piece of legislation working its way through the Illinois General Assembly.

Morris Hospital is opening up registration for Camp 911, which takes place from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, June 13 for children entering third, fourth or fifth grade in Fall 2025.

The City of Morris placed a balanced budget on file for approval Monday night, which is up for full approval at a special meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 1.

The Grundy Area Vocational Center (GAVC) is set to receive over $4 million in renovations pending the approval of the project from Morris, Coal City, Gardner and Minooka high schools, along with its own board.

Beatles tribute band coming to Joliet on Oct. 5. Tickets go on sale Friday.