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June 09, 2025
Shaw Local

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Entertainer Chris Fascione brings storytelling and laughter to Morris library on June 28

Entertainer Chris Fascione brings storytelling and laughter to Morris library on June 28

The Morris Area Public Library is hosting juggling storyteller Chris Fascione from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Saturday, June 28 at the library, 604 Liberty St.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 09, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Photos: Morris turns out for punk rock at fForest Fest 2025

Photos: Morris turns out for punk rock at fForest Fest 2025

fForest Fest filled Goold Park on Saturday afternoon with bands like Pet Needs, Something to Do, the Boy Detective, and many acoustic performers.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 09, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Morris’s own Shoeless Joe roots for White Sox legend to go into the Hall of Fame

Morris’s own Shoeless Joe roots for White Sox legend to go into the Hall of Fame

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced in Early May that Shoeless Joe Jackson would be one of a few players to have their lifetime ban from the game removed.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 08, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Shorewood’s Jacquie Secrest named Morris Hospital’s May Fire Starter of the Month

Shorewood’s Jacquie Secrest named Morris Hospital’s May Fire Starter of the Month

Shorewood resident Jacquie Secrest has been named Morris Hospital’s Fire Starter of the Month for her role as a Service Excellence Liaison.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 07, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Rhythm & BBQ brings live music, competition, and smoked meats to Goold Park

Rhythm & BBQ brings live music, competition, and smoked meats to Goold Park

40 competitors will converge upon Goold Park from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 21 for the annual Rhythm & BBQ Fest benefiting Illinois Valley Industries.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 06, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Coal City United Methodist hosts vacation bible school June 16-19

Coal City United Methodist hosts vacation bible school June 16-19

Coal City United Methodist Church at 6805 E. McArdle Road is inviting all kids entering first through fifth grades to join them for "Road Trip" vacation bible school from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, June 16 through Thursday, June 19.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 06, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Morris Hospital announces special Rhythm of Our Youth summer screening for July 12

Morris Hospital announces special Rhythm of Our Youth summer screening for July 12

Morris Hospital announced Tuesday that it will hold a special Rhythm of Our Youth screening from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 12, at the Morris Hospital YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Ave.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 04, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

North Avenue open in True North’s second building

North Avenue open in True North’s second building

True North’s Building Two at 1338 Clay St. in Morris now has a second floor, and True North Celebrated with a ribbon cutting from the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce on May 15.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 04, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Festival returns to Goold Park on June 14, 15

Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Festival returns to Goold Park on June 14, 15

The Hammers and Noters Dulcimer Society (HANDS) of Illinois returns from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15 for its 35th annual Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Festival, featuring live performances and workshops.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 04, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Morris Hospital and YMCA launch Parkinson’s exercise class

Morris Hospital and YMCA launch Parkinson’s exercise class

Morris Hospital and the Morris Hospital YMCA are launching a new exercise class for people with Parkinson's Disease called "PWR! Moves", a new class that meets from 1 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Ave.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 03, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT
Movies in the Park returns to Goold Park for Summer 2025

Movies in the Park returns to Goold Park for Summer 2025

The Morris Area Public Library and the City of Morris are again teaming up to bring back Movies in the Park on Friday, June 27, Friday, July 18, Friday, Aug. 15 and Friday, Sept. 12 at Goold Park, 308 Northern Ave.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 03, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
Grundy County Coroner identifies 18-year-old killed in Jugtown Road crash

Grundy County Coroner identifies 18-year-old killed in Jugtown Road crash

John Callahan, the Grundy County Coroner, confirmed Monday that Alexis Kay Higgins-Weatherhead, 18, Coal City, has died after her vehicle was discovered in a lake at around 11 p.m. Sunday on Jugtown Road slightly north of Deerfield Drive.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 03, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

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Entertainer Chris Fascione brings storytelling and laughter to Morris library on June 28

Entertainer Chris Fascione brings storytelling and laughter to Morris library on June 28


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Photos: Morris turns out for punk rock at fForest Fest 2025

Photos: Morris turns out for punk rock at fForest Fest 2025


Morris’s own Shoeless Joe roots for White Sox legend to go into the Hall of Fame

Morris’s own Shoeless Joe roots for White Sox legend to go into the Hall of Fame


Morris turns out for punk rock at fForest Fest 2025

Morris turns out for punk rock at fForest Fest 2025


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