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

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.

Holiday in the Hall will run from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday at Morris City Hall, 700 Division St.

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.

The Grundy County Board approved a $295,857 contract with Arneson Fuel of Sheridan on Tuesday to bulk-purchase fuel, a nearly $13,000 savings over last year.

The Channahon Lions Club will host Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday 8:30-9:30 a.m. and 10-11 a.m.

The Community Foundation of Grundy County announced Monday the winners of its annual essay contest that provides students with a prize to donate to a charity of their choosing.

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.

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.

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

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.

Over the span of its lifetime, Operation St. Nick has officially raised $3 million to give families a merry Christmas and help veterans via its Military Program.

A Milwaukee man was killed in a snowmobile crash Saturday at Nettle Creek in Morris, the county coroner’s office said.

Julie Wilkinson, the Business Development Director for the City of Morris, discusses the Morris on the Move campaign, which aims to improve existing bicycle, pedestrian and downtown parking infrastructure.

The Morris Fire Protection District is dedicating station 2 at 2301 Ashton Road to former Fire Chief Bob Coleman, who served with the department for 52 years.

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

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

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.

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 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 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

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