Morris

Grundy Bank's annual coat drive brought in over 400 winter coats and over 100 scarves, hats, gloves and boots that will benefit families in Grundy and Southern Will counties, helping them stay warm.

The Morris Retail Association is hosting its annual Midnight in Morris event, where shops will stay open from 4 p.m. to midnight on Friday all throughout Downtown Morris.

The First Presbyterian Church's choir and musicians will perform "Handel's Messiah" at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 at 200 E. Jackson St. in Morris.

Village Christian Church in Minooka will be hosting Winter Wonderland, an event to curb the post-Christmas winter blues at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24.

Morris Herald-News teams up with United Way of Grundy County to make it easy to brighten the lives of children, senior citizens and neighbors this holiday season.

3 French Hens Country Market won't just be sticking to the side streets and parking lots starting at 9 a.m. for Morris Winterfest on Sunday, Dec. 15: It'll be taking over Liberty Street.

The Morris Walmart at 333 E. US Route 6 will have a great presence of police, firefighters, and paramedics on Saturday morning, but they'll be there shopping instead of working: Grundy County Heroes and Helpers is hosting its annual Shop with a Local Hero event.

The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce was recognized Nov. 15 by the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives during its annual conference as the Outstanding Chamber of the Year.

The Grundy County Land Use Department is hosting its annual Gently Used Toy Drive running through Friday, Dec. 13.

The Illinois Bankers Association recognized Grundy Bank Vice President Ashley Speed and Marking and Sales Director Christine Mendez for their contributions and dedication to excellence in the banking industry.

The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce and Industry's annual EMPOWER: An Inspirational Women's Event returned Thursday, Nov. 7, and was attended by 140 women.

It might be the Halloween season, but some people in Grundy County are looking ahead to the Christmas season.

The New Hope Presbyterian Church in Coal City and the Church of Hope in Gardner is hosting a special Blue Christmas service at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 at 80 Garfield St., Coal City.

Grundy County Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Christina Van Yperen discusses all the preparations local businesses do for Christmas, and the importance of shopping local.

The First Presbyterian Church is hosting "Stable of Joy," a nativity play and free event with refreshments, children's crafts and a live nativity presentation from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8.

Grundy Bank is accepting submissions for its Lights, Camera, Save! video contest, which is organized by the American Bankers Association Foundation to encourage teens to use video to communicate the value of sound money management and set their peers on a sound financial path.

Morris residents lined Liberty St. Friday night to kick off the holiday season as Morris Home for the Holidays began, a parade of Christmas themed floats running through the downtown.

John Callahan, the Grundy County Coroner, said Friday morning that his and the La Salle County Sheriff’s office are investigating a crash on Illinois Route 170 at N. 19th Road, or that killed Daniel W. Wilson, 57, Pontiac, and his son, Drew, 24.

The chamber ensemble will present “The Works of Christmas” between Dec. 1 and 8 in four churches. The singers represent La Salle, Grundy and Livingston counties.

The Neighborhood Tourist region provides a plethora of shops and boutiques for any taste or interest. These unique shops are located in Geneva, Crystal Lake, McHenry, Oswego, Morris and Grayslake.

Grundy bank announced Thursday that it will be participating in an essay-writing scholarship competition for Illinois high school seniors.

The magic of the season begins with three days of festivities from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1.

The Festival of Trees culminates with the auction ending Saturday, Nov. 30, during Morris’ Home for the Holidays festival. The online auction will begin to close at 5 p.m. Nov. 30, with a soft close for last-minute chances to bid.

We Care of Grundy County is looking for bell ringers to participate in this year's Red Kettle Campaign after last year's campaign raised over $32,000.

Grundy Bank is holding its annual coat drive during its regular open hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday, Oct. 7 through Friday, Nov. 15.

More than 700 residents in need will enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal thanks to a partnership between Illinois Senate Deputy Minority Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris), Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois and Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc.

Jessie Fix, a registered nurse and Joliet resident, has name named Morris Hospital's Fire Starter of the Month for November.

The Grundy Economic Development Commission and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce are seeking consultants for a broadband analysis, strategy and feasibility study as part of the Grundy County Economic Diversification and Resiliency Plan.

The Community Foundation of Grundy County announced the winners of its annual essay contest on Monday, giving six students the chance to donate to causes they care about in their own name.

The Grundy Economic Development Council and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce are inviting the community to comment on "Advancing Grundy," a comprehensive economic development plan that provides a five-year vision and framework for countywide prosperity and resilience.

Pare down holiday-season stress to create more meaningful, joy-filled experiences for host, family and friends as they gather together.

Channahon Tractor Supply is hosting an event to get photos with Santa Claus from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at 26829 W. Eames St.

Robert Schiffbauer, the Superintendent at Minooka Community High School, shares information on the successful near-first half of the school year.

Bill Mincey, CJ Lauterbur and Ross Bradley are all running to fill three empty slots on the Coal City Board of Trustees on the Tuesday, April 1 election.

The Princeton High School Scholastic Bowl Team had a successful series of quads this week.

The Community of Churches Choir will perform at the new Community Thanksgiving worship service at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 at the First Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Jackson St., Morris.

The Morris Mayor, City Clerk and a 3rd Ward Alderman seat will be up for grabs in the Tuesday, Feb. 25 consolidated primary election.

As the 2024-2025 boys basketball season gets set to tip off, here are team-by-team previews of teams from around the Herald-News coverage area.

The 60,000-square-foot Village of Shorewood YMCA is being built in partnership with the village of Shorewood. Local officials gathered for a grounding-breaking ceremony for the facility on Thursday.

Operation St. Nick and members of the Tabler family met Monday evening at the Morris Fire Station at 200 Armstrong St. in Morris as Joe Schmitz, Kathy Lambros and Brad Baker with Operation St. Nick passed a check for $5,000 to aid them after a fire on Sunday, Nov. 3.

The Morris Garden Club meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 for its monthly meeting, where interested gardeners, both experienced and beginners can learn how to plant native bulbs, roots and seeds to create a habitat for winter wildlife.

Marking 20 years of service, Grundy Area PADS has provided emergency shelter as well as a separate program to rehouse people in apartments, but the agency’s availability of assistance faces a crisis of its own.

Morris Hospital is one of 32 in Illinois to receive an "A" on the fall 2024 Leapfrog Hospital Safety grade that was released Friday, Nov. 15, a national distinction that recognizes a hospital's ability to prevent medical errors and harm to patients.

Grundy County Heroes and Helpers has applications available for the 2024 Shop with a Local Hero Christmas event at its website, gchinc.org.

Here are the upcoming events at the Morris Area Public Library the week of Monday, Nov. 18 through Friday, Nov. 23.

The last charged suspect in the armed Ottawa home invasion, during which shots were fired, has pleaded guilty to a felony.

Grundy County Land Use Director Heidi Miller shares information on the upcoming Gently Used Toy Drive, which runs Friday, Nov. 22 through Friday, Dec. 13.

People gathered around the flagpole in the prayer garden at Immaculate Conception School in Morris Monday morning to celebrate the rededication of the flag pole, complete with a plaque honoring WWI veterans.

The Grundy County Sheriff's Office sent out a warning to the county's residents Friday that a phone scammer is calling claiming to be "Deputy Coleman" from the department's "warrant division" and requesting a call back.

Two people were taken into custody in Grundy County after Illinois State Police found more than 1,800 grams of methamphetamine in their vehicle on Wednesday.