Illinois Department of Natural Resources staff will continue to monitor the lake and will reopen it once it reaches safe navigation levels, the department said in a Monday.

The City of Morris is opening reservations for the pavilions at the city's parks on Monday, April 6.

Coal City United Methodist Church will host a dinner and concert beginning at 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 11.

Grundy County will be well-represented at the annual Illinois SkillsUSA competition in Peoria at the end of April: the Grundy Area Vocational Center is sending six automotive students to compete.

Senate Bill 3019 would ensure the Illinois Finance Authority has the ability to assist first-time farmers with purchasing new equipment and real estate.

Norman Township, which includes the east side of Seneca and stretches to just south and west of Morris, is hosting its annual town hall meeting following its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 14.

Coal City United Methodist Church will host a free senior gathering from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1.

Chris Spencer, the superintendent of Coal City Unit 1 school district, shares information on the ongoing repair projects at Coal City Intermediate School.

The Plug-In Illinois Act is touted by legislators as a way to unlock access to affordable solar power for Illinoisans who cannot install rooftop solar.