Will County Judge Matthew G. Bertani has been assigned to the Third District Appellate Court of Illinois, effective Jan. 1, the Illinois Supreme Court announced.

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

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 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.

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

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

Minooka Community High School is hosting its 28th annual Madrigal Dinner, a festive dinner put on by the Minooka High Choir and Choir Boosters for the holiday at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 and 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15.

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.

IDOT is hosting an informational meeting from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Morris Elementary School, 2001 Dupont Ave., to receive input, provide information and answer questions on an improvement project for US Route 6 stretching from Ashton Road to Illinois Route 47.