The City of Morris and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce celebrated La Hacienda Del Patron's new ownership and chamber membership earlier this month.

A La Salle County judge has been appointed to a domestic battery case against attorney Chuck Bretz. A defense motion has been filed for a protective order on sensitive materials in the case.

Looking for a good book? You now have plenty of options in Will and Grundy counties.

Illinois Valley Community College recently announced its academic honors list for the fall 2025 semester.

Minooka Community High School will present “Freaky Friday,” a Disney Theatrical Productions musical, March 11-14 at the Central Campus Performing Arts Center, 301 S. Wabena Ave., Minooka.

A driver was flown to a hospital after being trapped inside a semi-truck that rolled over near U.S. Route 52 and Lisbon Road in Kendall County.

Morris Hospital has named Erika Arambula, who works in human resources, its Fire Starter of the Month for January.

The Morris Police Department provided some tips Monday morning due to a recent increase in motor vehicle thefts.

A single-family home in Coal City that sold for $560,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Grundy County during the past week.

Christina Van Yperen, the President and CEO of the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce, shares how women around Grundy County can celebrate Galentine's Day.

Stay indoors and out of the cold with new webinars from the University of Illinois Extension’s Four Seasons Gardening series.

"School Environment Matters: MCHS District #111 Administers Fourteenth Illinois 5Essentials Survey to Improve Student Learning."

Morris Hospital is offering the American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training Course from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16.

Morris Community High School is seeking the public's input on a new mascot, narrowing down the choices to Mallards, Mustangs and Warriors.

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

The United Way of Grundy County is celebrating its 80th anniversary and Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday with a drawing that will be held at 10 a.m. Sunday via Facebook.

Morris High School dining program sees strong gains under new food service provider

Superintendent Robert Schiffbauer of Minooka Community High School shares information on the district's new strategic plan.

The home, built in 1900, has an interior space of 1,415 square feet. The lot of the property covers an area of 14,810 square feet.

Morris Elementary School District #54 releases its 2nd quarter honor roll list

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.

Extreme cold entering the area on Friday has caused Grundy County-area schools to announce closures and e-learning days.

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.

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

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.