Libraries in Grundy County, including Morris, Coal City, Braidwood, Channahon and Minooka, will have perennial seed packets available that will grow into pollinator flowers native to the region for Mother's Day.

Gigi’s in Downtown Morris has added a tasting room for wine and whiskey to its usual fashion offerings.

The Grundy County Health Department's annual Senior Expo returns on Wednesday, May 20, and this time, attendees will get to share their ideas for a future Senior Center.

The City of Morris has announced that Public Works will start its annual spring clean-up Monday, May 18, continuing through Friday, May 22.

The new YMCA in its first week signed up more than 6,000 members, and a couple of thousand came Saturday to check out the facility during an open house.

Deputy Chief Dustin Seale is the newest promotion at the Morris Police Department, having had his promotion announced during last Friday’s City Council meeting.

Two Grundy County youth won awards at the University of Illinois Extension 4-H State Public Speaking Contest held on April 25

As Shaw Media celebrates its 175th anniversary, we looked back at four front pages from May 4

The City of Morris and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Homestead Refillery to town with a ribbon cutting on April 17.

A single-family home in Morris that sold for $925,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Grundy County during the past week.

Nancy Norton, the president and CEO of the Grundy County Economic Development Council, discusses what's being done to pursue growth in Grundy County while managing the impacts that come from that growth.

Two high school volleyball teams will face off Tuesday to raise money for Mason Janociak, an 11-year-old Channahon student battling a brain tumor.

The American Hospital Association (AHA) honored Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers for 100 years of participation, leadership, and membership in the AHA.

The City of Morris has been recognized by the Arbor Day Foundation as a Tree City USA community.

Maegan Pfeifer, a respiratory therapist at Morris Hospital, has been named April Fire Starter of the Month.

The Illinois State Board of Education recognized two Morris Community High School employees for excellence in their work — one in the classroom, one behind the scenes.

Illinois State Senator Patrick Joyce, D-Essex, discusses the recovery from the storms that struck Kankakee County, and other things he has going on down in Springfield.

As part of the City of Morris's push to upgrade the Morris Municipal Airport, the airport now has self-serve fuel pumps for traveling pilots.

Equinix, a data center company, has donated land north of Interstate 80 to the Minooka Fire Protection District to build a new fire station.

The City of Morris has announced the lineup for Rock the Park, a once-monthly summer concert series that runs from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. the last Saturday of the summer months.

Abi Rose finished fourth in Impromptu Speaking and qualified for FBLA Nationals in San Antonio, Texas, June 29-July 2.

Devan Gagliardo, Program Director for the Community Foundation of Grundy County, shares some behind the scenes information on how the foundation operates.

The Grundy County Speedway’s season will begin Saturday, May 2, and for the second season in a row, it’ll be a NASCAR sanctioned track.

Former Graves Lumber employees and community members reunite to honor a building that served the region for over a century.

The Coal City United Methodist Church is holding a senior citizens gathering from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 6.

Springtime means it's just about time for the return of the Three French Hens Country Market, which returns from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, in Downtown Morris.

The Morris Woman’s Club is hosting its annual Superhero 5K Run at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 25, leaving from the Grundy County Courthouse.

The Village of Minooka announced that East Mondamin Street from Massasoit to Osceola St. will be closed for construction Thursday.

Christina Van Yperen, president and CEO of the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce, shares information on the chamber's new leadership program.

The City of Morris announced Friday that it is improving the turf in the outfield at West Side Park.

Minooka Village President Ric Offerman said during his State of the Village address that the village has reached a settlement with Canadian National in its lawsuit to keep semis off some of its main roads.

Seventeen physicians and nurses score in the top 10% nationally for quality of care

A single-family home in Morris that sold for $758,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Grundy County over the past week.

The Village of Minooka honored Jean Jun as its Citizen of the Year.

The Village of Minooka and Village President Ric Offerman honored Ryan Anderson during the State of the Villlage address Tuesday as he prepares to leave for a new job.

The Village of Minooka and the Minooka Police Department recognized Officer Kyle Vonderheide as the Officer of the Year on Tuesday.

Tim Bradley will retain his position as the chairman of the Grundy County Democrats, a position he’s held since May 2024.

Immaculate Conception School sixth grade student Andrew Wiley earned second place at the annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship for 11-year-olds at April 12 in Bloomington.

The Morris Area Public Library is kicking off National Public Library Week starting on Sunday with a sensory-sensitive movie.

Morris Hospital will hold a Camp 911 safety program for children entering third through fifth grades from 9 a.m. to noon on Friday, June 12, at Morris Hospital YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Ave.

Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers recently received accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care following a three-day survey in February.

Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers has renovated the former rehabilitation services suite at 100 Gore Road in Morris into medical offices, bringing additional services to a single location.

The Galowich YMCA in Joliet will close April 24. On Thursday, the city zoning board will consider plans for a Scuba business to move into the Houbolt Road site.

Grundy County offers safe disposal for electronics and confidential papers on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Grundy County Administration Building, 1320 Union Street.

The Keg Grove Brewing Company will be the home of a fundraiser for the Grundy Eunoia Wellness Center of Mazon from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 25.

The Morris Area Public Library and the City of Morris are once again teaming up for Movies in the Park at Goold Park, which kicks off Friday, June 26.

The Morris Area Public Library is holding a Free Comic Book Day event Saturday, May 2.

The crash occurred around midnight Saturday near the entrance of Gebhard Woods State Park and Nettle Creek.

A single-family home in Minooka that sold for $685,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Grundy County in the past week

Morris Hospital's Camp 911 teaches kids emergency safety skills