The Morris Theatre Guild announced Tuesday that it has received a $2,200 grant from the Community Foundation of Grundy County to purchase a new refrigerator, and repaint its sign.

The Blue Chevaliers celebrated National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day in early January by presenting Sheriff Ken Briley, Deputy Patrol Chief Paul Clampitt, Chief Deputy Eric Werden, and Patrolman Michael Bober with certificates of appreciation.

Karen Nall, executive director of United Way of Grundy County, said she “looks forward to our continued partnership and this unique opportunity for years to come.”

Local businesses are collecting unwanted gift and promotional cards through Jan. 31 to distribute to individuals in need

Morris Hospital has further expanded its robotic-assisted surgery capabilities with the addition of an Intuitive da Vinci surgical system.

Minooka Community High School’s South Campus is hosting its fifth annual Career Exploration Fair from 7:45 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 12.

Morris Community High School First Semester Honor Roll Students

MVK 8th-grade boys basketball team wins IVC West conference tournament

Menards stores in Grundy, Kendall and Will counties are taking donations for area food pantries now through the month of March.

Heidi Miller from the Grundy County Land Use Department has some tips on how residents can improve their lives in 2026.

A single-family home in Morris that sold for $1.05 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Grundy County over the past week

Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Middle School announces its first-quarter honor roll

State Senator Sue Rezin (R-Morris) is inviting residents across the 38th Senate District to participate in her annual Valentines for Seniors Card Drive.

2026 is a special year for many Grundy County employees, as many have hit major service milesotnes.

The City of Morris announced Wednesday that it has received a $600,000 Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant for work on Fields of Saratoga Park.

Grundy County had many employees and officials reach milestones at the start of 2026, including Grundy County Coroner John Callahan and board members Ann Gill, Eric Rasmussen, and Josh Harris.

The Morris girls basketball team traveled to Sycamore Tuesday night for an Interstate 8 Conference matchup.

The City of Morris honored and bid farewell to Gail Hussey during its meeting Monday night, celebrating the end of her 39 years with the city.

Real estate news: A 1,680-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1978, has changed hands.

Gov. JB Pritzker signed an energy reform package Thursday aimed at bolstering the state's power grids amid projected energy shortages.

The City of Morris is launching a rain barrel program that provides a subsidy for residents.

After providing pulmonary rehabilitation options for more than a decade to patients with a variety of lung conditions, Morris Hospital will end its two programs in coming weeks.

Flu activity is up across Illinois, and that includes Grundy County, where Morris Hospital said it saw 167 cases from Dec. 21-27, over double from 72 the week before that.

Grundy Area PADS is seeking input from the community in Morris regarding the construction of a future winter shelter for those in need in the city.

The City of Morris is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 in the community room at city hall, 700 N. Division St.

The City of Morris announced Wednesday that McKinley Park at 504 McKinley Street will be closed in 2026.

The Morris Hospital YMCA is celebrating its first anniversary in Morris, and it will be hosting a community open house from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 10 at 2200 W. Dupont Ave.

The Grundy County Health Department is holding four food service sanitation certification courses in 2026, the first of which is from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15.

Morris Hospital’s first baby of 2026 arrived two hours into the New Year.

Even a decade ago, Northern Grundy County could've been described as a quiet, rural place, and while that still describes most of the county, that description is no longer mutually exclusive.

The community is invited to the 2nd Annual H.E.R. Expo on January 23rd, 2026, from 5-9 PM at Jennifer’s Garden, 555 Gore Rd., Morris.

Morris Hospital has named Radiological Technologist Allison Ainsley its Fire Starter of the Month for December.

A lot happened in Grundy County in 2025, but the county’s year was defined by growth and the many changes that come with it.

The Morris Theatre Guild will hold auditions for “Steel Magnolias” on Jan. 4 and 5 at the theater.

Ron Burling, Grundy County's executive director of the USDA Service Agency, is retiring after a nearly 40 year career.

A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 55 near Interstate 80 in Joliet has led to the closure of lanes but no injuries.

Morris Hospital is recognizing Tara Camp, a registered nurse in the family birthing suites, as the winner of its inaugural DAISY award.

Procter & Gamble, Greater Chicago Fulfillment Center in Morris, recently donated $15,000 to United Way of Grundy County as part of their annual giving campaign.

Surf Internet has broken ground in Minooka as it builds the infrastructure needed to bring fiber optic internet to the community.

The downtown office is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F at 417 Liberty St., Morris.

The United Way of Grundy County recently held a toy drive, where employees donated a variety of new toys to be distributed to children in Grundy County through the Grundy County Heroes & Helpers program.

Firefighters arrived on-scene to find a privately-owned gyro chopper had crash-landed.

Julianne Buck, the Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Grundy County, looks back on 2025 and talks about the aid the community was able to provide to local nonprofits.

Severn Students qualified to compete at the state leadership conference in April 2026.

You may not know Lacey Haltenhof, but if you’ve shopped downtowns in the Illinois Valley this holiday season, you’ve seen her work.

Holiday boys basketball tournaments tip off this week. Find out where your favorite team is playing

The month-long initiative took place from Oct. 24 through Nov. 24 at both the Bank’s Main Branch in Morris and its Wilmington Branch.

Here are the honor roll students at Immaculate Conception School in Morris.

The Morris Community High School Board is inviting community members, students and staff to submit suggestions for a new mascot.

The Morris Restaurant and Retail Association is trying Small Business Saturday one more time this weekend, after the original date was met with a snowstorm.