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June 22, 2025
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Operation St. Nick’s Military Program crosses $500K in aid as it kicks off 2025 program

Operation St. Nick’s Military Program crosses $500K in aid as it kicks off 2025 program

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.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 21, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Photos: Dulcimer Festival comes to Goold Park

Photos: Dulcimer Festival comes to Goold Park

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.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 21, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Camp 911 gives kids essential safety, emergency tips and experience

Camp 911 gives kids essential safety, emergency tips and experience

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

By Michael Urbanec●
June 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Former CEO of Will/Grundy Big Brothers Big Sisters back in court in July

Former CEO of Will/Grundy Big Brothers Big Sisters back in court in July

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

By Jessie Molloy●
June 20, 2025 at 4:05 pm CDT

Morris Police Department adds officers Stockdell, MacLean

Morris Police Department adds officers Stockdell, MacLean

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

By Michael Urbanec●
June 20, 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 19, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Officer Ryan Ties wins Grundy Bank hot dog eating contest

Officer Ryan Ties wins Grundy Bank hot dog eating contest

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.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 17, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Morris Watercolor Guild hosted visiting artist Steve Puttrich on Friday

Morris Watercolor Guild hosted visiting artist Steve Puttrich on Friday

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.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 17, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

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 16, 2025 at 9:00 am CDT

‘Defend the Constitution’ - Nearly 400 people attend No Kings Day rally in Morris

‘Defend the Constitution’ - Nearly 400 people attend No Kings Day rally in Morris

The sidewalk along the stretch where U.S. Route 6 and Illinois Route 47 merge in Morris was filled with people of all ages Saturday protesting against President Donald Trump, his administration.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 15, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT
Community Pulse: Coal City Unit 1 undergoing summer work to prepare for upcoming year

Community Pulse: Coal City Unit 1 undergoing summer work to prepare for upcoming year

Superintendent Chris Spencer from Coal City Unit 1 shares information on the work schools in his district are undergoing to prepare for the upcoming school year.

By Christopher Spencer, Superintendent of Coal City Unit 1●
June 15, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT
Coal City United Methodist Church hosts musical theatre camp June 23-27

Coal City United Methodist Church hosts musical theatre camp June 23-27

Coal City United Methodist Church at 6805 E. McArdle Road invites students entering fourth through ninth grades to attend Musical Theatre Camp, directed by Shanan D'Agostino.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 14, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

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Apple Butter and Shugie’s moves into new Morris location


Morris Mayor boasts successful grant projects at State of the City

Morris Mayor boasts successful grant projects at State of the City


Operation St. Nick’s Military Program crosses $500K in aid as it kicks off 2025 program

Operation St. Nick’s Military Program crosses $500K in aid as it kicks off 2025 program


Photos: Dulcimer Festival comes to Goold Park

Photos: Dulcimer Festival comes to Goold Park


Camp 911 gives kids essential safety, emergency tips and experience

Camp 911 gives kids essential safety, emergency tips and experience


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