Operation St. Nick is beginning its 2025 Military Program on Monday, stretching across the month of June into the Fourth of July, and this year's program marks over $500,000 in aid given to veterans and serving military members.

The Hammers and Noters Dulcimer Society of Illinois (HANDS of Illinois) filled Goold Park on Saturday and Sunday with the soft, acoustic sounds of dulcimers and singing.

Morris Hospital’s Camp 911 kids got to see a helicopter, a SWAT van, and multiple fire trucks on Friday to give them hands-on experiences and lessons on emergency situations

Former CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy counties received a continuance on his theft trial until July 30.

The Morris Police Department introduced two new officers on Monday night, Officer Kolton Stockwell and Officer Jacob MacLean.

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.

Grundy Bank's annual hot dog eating contest raised $3,100.95 in 55 minutes for nine different charities on Friday, and Officer Ryan Ties, under the moniker of "The Gobbler" took home the trophy for eating six hot dogs.

The rainy weather on Friday didn't dampen the spirits of the Morris Watercolor Guild on Friday as it hosted artist Steve Puttrich for a demonstration in the basement at First United Methodist Church, 118 Jackson St., Morris.

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.