The Morris Restaurant and Retail Association's annual Midnight in Morris runs Friday, Dec. 12, and it's exactly how it sounds: Retailers and restaurants in downtown will be open til midnight.

This is the third year United Way of Grundy County is participating in the Herald Angels campaign.

Blue Christmas is a service to honor the ones you love and miss this time of year.

As The Thoughtful Spot, a retail fixture in downtown Morris for the past 32 Christmas seasons, winds down its longtime location in coming weeks, it just launched its new display space inside the nearby Birdie’s Flowers, Plants & Gifts at 408 Liberty St.

For the 43rd consecutive year, Operation St. Nick is holding its annual radio auction from 8 a.m. to noon Sunday, Dec. 7 on 103.1 WCSJ.

New Hope Presbyterian Church in Coal City will again host its annual Blue Christmas service at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, the the church said in a news release.

Grundy Bank’s Caring Committee is beginning its annual winter coat drive for 2025, which collects new or gently-used winter clothing for those in need across Grundy and southern Will counties.

Join the Prairie Singers as they celebrate the season with a heartwarming blend of secular and sacred music that captures the spirit of Christmas.

Minooka Community High School's Madrigals are hosting the 29th annual Madrigal Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, December 13th, at 1 p.m. Sunday, December 14th, at the Great Hall of Minooka Community High School Central Campus.

The Morris Theatre Guild next play “Sorry! Wrong Chimney!”, will have showings at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday Dec. 5-6 and Dec. 12-13, with 2:30 p.m. matinee showings Sunday, Dec. 7 and 14 at 516 W. Illinois Ave.

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office announced that it issued 15 speeding citations and one DUI arrest during the statewide Click It or Ticket and Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement period surrounding Thanksgiving.

Coal City’s Kriskindle Market and Village Tree Lighting got rescheduled after nearly 10 inches of snow blanketed Grundy County last Saturday, so the event has been rescheduled from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14 at Campbell Park.

The Lessons for Living, a free online series designed to empower adults of all ages with essential life skills.

Keg Grove Brewing Company opened in a former fire station in Morris in 2024.

The Brick & Ivy Coffee Co. has opened at 27754 Bluegrass Dr., Unit H in Channahon, right on the border with Minooka.

The Morris Police Department announced that it is partnering with Angela Solis of the Crossroads Counseling Center to expand crisis support and victim services.

The Morris Police Department issued a statement Tuesday morning that traffic county-wide, but specifically on Interstate 80 eastbound, will be delayed thanks to the few inches of additional snow from Monday evening.

Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers announces expanded hours effective Dec. 1.

Morris Hospital has named Julie Robbins, an ultrasound tech from Shorewood, its Fire Starter of the Month for November.

The Lighted Holiday Parade in Morris made its way down Liberty Street on Friday, leading to the annual tree lighting in Chapin Park.

The State of Illinois announced Friday that Grundy County's tentative property assessment equalization factor has been set at 1.0000.

All JJC campuses are operating virtually on Monday after a fiber optic cable cut downstate that has led to widespread internet outage, the college said.

Morris residents braved the cold Friday night to celebrate the incoming Christmas season.

40th District Sen. Patrick Joyce, D-Essex, shares his thoughts on Thanksgiving, and how it's as much about giving back as it is about giving thanks.

Aindrea Hogan, the Vice President of Development for the Grundy Economic Development Council, reflects on the strength of the Grundy County community and the power of everyone supporting each other.

These channels will serve as the primary dispatch channels for all police departments in Grundy County beginning Dec. 1, 2025.

Grundy Bank is accepting submissions for its annual “Lights, Camera, Save!” video contest.

Luna Valderrama, a college student from Morris, urges the importance of protecting Illinois' wetlands, 90% of which have been destroyed due to urbanization and development.

The Morris Watercolor Guild hosted award-winning Chicago-based artist Dan Danielson in November.

Whether you are a parent or not, childcare needs in our community has to be on everyone’s radar because childcare is not just a parent issue – it is a workforce issue.

Stable of Joy, a biblical Christmas story with costumed performers and farm animals in an outdoor setting.

The donated turkeys will be prepared by the Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois and delivered through the Meals on Wheels program to about 200 residents across DeKalb County.

The Rainbow Council serves youth and volunteers in Kankakee, Will, and Grundy counties. The store will operate with extended Saturday hours until it permanently closes on Dec. 15.

Creative Treasures & More at 2585 E. Division St. Unit 1 in Diamond, held a ribbon cutting celebrating its opening this summer with the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce.

The Grundy Economic Development Commission led a group of local business leaders, politicians and educators on a tour of the Procter & Gamble Greater Chicago Fulfilment Center at 222 Airport Road in Morris on Thursday.

Festival of Trees is the major fundraiser for the Museum of the Grundy County Historical Society. Volunteering for the benefit has been a family affair for many in town.

State. Rep. Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) is encouraging community members to come forward and submit ideas for new legislation. Davis said the ideas could potentially be filed next year in the Illinois House of Representatives.

The enforcement campaign, running Nov. 21 to Dec. 2, will focus on seat belt compliance, speeding, distracted driving and impaired driving related to alcohol or drugs, including cannabis.

The week of Nov. 24-29 will be the last week for putting out yard waste for curbside collection for the year.

Devan Gagliardo, Program Director for the Community Foundation of Grundy County

Entries are due by Monday, February 2, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Essays must not exceed one page in length, must be double-spaced, and must be written in Times New Roman, 10–12-point font.

Village Christian Church partnered with Reclaimed 501c and Lifeline Christian Mission to organize a meal packing event.

The Grundy Economic Development Council hosted a bus tour on Thursday, starting with showing off the new facilities and discussing coming improvements to the Morris Municipal Airport.

Join First Presbyterian Church for a morning of Christmas music on Sunday, December 14th, at 10 a.m. at 200 E. Jackson St.

Procter & Gamble, Greater Chicago Fulfillment Center in Morris, in partnership with the United Way of Grundy County, recently held a Thanksgiving food drive, giving their employees an opportunity to donate food for local families in our community

The city of Morris and the Morris Police Department have announced the launch of the Flock Community Camera Program, which they say will aid first responders react faster and smarter and keep the public safer.

State Sen. Sue Rezin. R-Morris, traveled to Washington, D.C. to lead a two-day series of discussions with lawmakers, utility leaders, grid operators, and energy experts from across the country.

Ashley Speed began he career at Grundy Bank in May 2008.

The City of Morris joined mayors, administrators and civic leaders from the Illinois River Valley in Peoria for the Illinois River Cities and Towns Initiative conference.

The 2025 Illinois firearm deer season dates are Nov. 21-23 and Dec. 4-7.