Shaw Local
  • Sign in
  • Subscribe
  • Print Subscriber? Activate Now
  • Manage Your Account
  • Contact
  • Log out
  • Digital Account(Opens in new window)
  • Print Account(Opens in new window)
  • Contact Us(Opens in new window)
  • Newsletter(Opens in new window)
  • Games and Puzzles(Opens in new window)
  • Top Workplaces
  • Crossword(Opens in new window)
  • eNewspaper(Opens in new window)
  • Text Alerts(Opens in new window)
  • News - Grundy County
    • Local News(Opens in new window)
    • Business(Opens in new window)
    • Crime & Courts(Opens in new window)
    • State
  • Sports - Grundy County
    • Grundy County Prep Sports
    • Friday Night Drive
    • Friday Night Drive podcast(Opens in new window)
    • Bears
    • Bears News
    • Bears Podcast
  • Grundy County Opinion
    • Columns(Opens in new window)
    • Letters to the Editor(Opens in new window)
  • The Scene(Opens in new window)
  • The First Hundred Miles(Opens in new window)
  • Photo Galleries(Opens in new window)
  • Obituaries(Opens in new window)
  • Thank You Teachers(Opens in new window)
  • Thank You Veterans(Opens in new window)
  • Starved Rock Country(Opens in new window)
  • Sponsored(Opens in new window)
  • Jobs(Opens in new window)
  • Wheels(Opens in new window)
  • Real Estate(Opens in new window)
  • Classified(Opens in new window)
  • Today's Ads(Opens in new window)
  • Public Notices
  • Shaw Media Marketing(Opens in new window)
  • Deals(Opens in new window)
  • Local Events
  • Historical Archive(Opens in new window)
  • Shaw Careers(Opens in new window)

July 24, 2025
Shaw Local

NewsSportsBearseNewspaperObituariesWeekend PlansEvent Calendar

Main Street Tees in Seneca has designs on success

Main Street Tees in Seneca has designs on success

In addition to offering apparel and other items, owner Alicia Percudani serves clients with a commercial direct-to-film printer at Main Street Tees.

By Renee Tomell●
July 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Joliet’s First Secure Bank celebrates 7 years in communituy

Joliet’s First Secure Bank celebrates 7 years in communituy

First Secure Community Bank has been in the Joliet community for seven years and recently celebrated with an outdoor party at the bank.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
July 19, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Black Bear Diner arrives in Morris at former R-Place

Black Bear Diner arrives in Morris at former R-Place

At the new destination for breakfast, lunch and dinner, familiar staff members are part of the wholly reimagined space that housed longtime restaurant R-Place at TravelCenters of America in Morris.

By Renee Tomell●
July 14, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Bothwell Farms shares harvest in Manhattan, New Lenox, 3 French Hens market in Morris

Bothwell Farms shares harvest in Manhattan, New Lenox, 3 French Hens market in Morris

Bringing forth the freshest flavors of the season is the motivator at Bothwell Farms, offering its own retail locations in Manhattan and New Lenox, and delivering its produce to farmers markets in Will, Grundy and suburban Cook counties.

By Renee Tomell●
July 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Chambers celebrate opening of Minooka independent-living, retirement community

Chambers celebrate opening of Minooka independent-living, retirement community

The Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for independent-living duplexes at The Preserve at Heritage Woods in Minooka.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
July 06, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

First Secure Community Bank honored with Illinois Community Service Award

First Secure Community Bank honored with Illinois Community Service Award

First Secure Community Bank has been recognized by the Illinois Bankers Association as a recipient of the 2025 Illinois Community Service Award.

By Judy Harvey●
July 06, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

The Maker and a Baker sourdough goods flavor 3 French Hens market

The Maker and a Baker sourdough goods flavor 3 French Hens market

Making an inventive variety of sourdough loaves among her creations, Alli Daugherty of Morris is known for popular breads including Classic Original Sourdough, Cheesy Jalapeño, Smoked Gouda and Everything Bagel.

By Renee Tomell●
June 25, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Apple Butter & Shugie’s moves into new Morris location

Apple Butter & Shugie’s moves into new Morris location

Apple Butter and Shugie’s has a new home in downtown Morris, where spacious new quarters offer a fresh shopping experience.

By Renee Tomell●
June 22, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Blackberry Lane Farmstand feeds the senses in Channahon

Blackberry Lane Farmstand feeds the senses in Channahon

A celebration of homemade, homegrown and handcrafted specialties, the Blackberry Lane Farmstand in Channahon features an array of local artisans’ products from functional to edible.

By Renee Tomell●
June 18, 2025 at 10:05 am CDT

Hollywood Casino Joliet holding job fairs starting Saturday

Hollywood Casino Joliet holding job fairs starting Saturday

Hollywood Casino is hiring as it prepares to open a new Joliet casino in August.

By Bob Okon●
June 12, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
TreeHaus Dispensary to offer recreational cannabis in Morris

TreeHaus Dispensary to offer recreational cannabis in Morris

The team behind the recreational cannabis dispensary hopes for a soft opening as soon as mid-June.

By Renee Tomell●
June 06, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT
3 Rivers Café opens in Channahon

3 Rivers Café opens in Channahon

A complete makeover transformed the former village hall building into the new breakfast and lunch restaurant, which soon will add a dinner menu for evening service. A free monthly breakfast for veterans is one of the special perks.

By Renee Tomell●
May 29, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Recent Articles

Shaw Local

Morris Public Works awaiting internet, inspections for full opening


GAVC’s Enger finishes 2nd in national SkillsUSA competition

GAVC’s Enger finishes 2nd in national SkillsUSA competition


Coal City United Methodist hosts blood drive Wednesday, Aug. 13

Coal City United Methodist hosts blood drive Wednesday, Aug. 13


People gather in Morris to ‘make good trouble’ by protesting Trump administration policies

People gather in Morris to ‘make good trouble’ by protesting Trump administration policies


Downtown Morris home to sidewalk sales this Saturday

Downtown Morris home to sidewalk sales this Saturday


Trending Recipes

Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network

Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network

Shaw Local