The Morris Herald-News presents this week’s Pets of the Week.

Early bird registration for the 5K run is currently underway through August 28 for $25 per person. From August 29-September 26, the registration fee increases to $28. Race day registration is $30.

Helmar Lutheran Church is hosting its second annual Helmar Palooza beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at its church property, 11935 Lisbon Road, Newark.

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Classic cars lined Main Street in Seneca on Saturday for the Shipyard Days car show.

The Grundy County Veterans Assistance Commission and the Edward Hines VA Medical Center Outreach Team will host an informational session from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 10 at the Village Hall in Channahon to educate veterans about their veteran’s benefits.

La Salle County residents are being asked to call 911 right away if they see a man near Ransom who is reported to have a shotgun.

School districts in Grundy County will not be implementing National Sex Education Standards for the 2022-2023 school year.

A 16-year-old Morris man was charged with six counts of first-degree murder after shooting a Shorewood woman twice in the back of the head, according to Assistant State’s Attorney Russel Baker.

A Morris man will spend three weekends in jail for tussling with a La Salle County security officer, who was injured, while trying to force his way into the courthouse.