The City of Morris is hosting an open house from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 to show the findings of a trail and parking study.

The Morris City Council approved an agreement with Grundy County Animal Control Monday to continue providing services in the city.

With videos circulating of masked ICE agents using tear gas and chemical agents to disperse protesters, condemned by immigrant advocates as increasingly aggressive tactics, the Illinois General Assembly sent to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk a bill supporters say protects due process.

The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Village of Coal City, hosted the first official State of the Village Address on Oct. 22.

Airport managers report no impact. Air traffic controllers keep working, and smaller airports do not have control towers.

The Grundy County Board approved a lease with Family Guidance Centers to operate out of the county's administration building at 1320 Union St. in Morris.

Nearly two million Illinois residents rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to provide basic nutrition for themselves and their families

The Morris City Council voted to accept a design proposal from Terra Engineering for its downtown streetscapes project, which has been made possible by an $800,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Morris Police Officer Nick Pampinella and Jason Knapp, a suburban visitor to Morris who just so happened to be on the Illinois River that day, were recognized by the City of Morris for their bravery and actions in saving the life of a man attempting to swim in the river.