Shaw Local
  • Sign in
  • Subscribe
  • Print Subscriber? Activate Now
  • Manage Your Account
  • Contact
  • Log out
  • Digital Account(Opens in new window)
  • Print Account(Opens in new window)
  • Contact Us(Opens in new window)
  • Newsletter(Opens in new window)
  • Games and Puzzles(Opens in new window)
  • Top Workplaces
  • Crossword(Opens in new window)
  • eNewspaper(Opens in new window)
  • Text Alerts(Opens in new window)
  • News - Grundy County
    • Local News(Opens in new window)
    • Business(Opens in new window)
    • Crime & Courts(Opens in new window)
    • State
  • Sports - Grundy County
    • Grundy County Prep Sports
    • Friday Night Drive
    • Friday Night Drive podcast(Opens in new window)
    • Bears
    • Bears News
    • Bears Podcast
  • Grundy County Opinion
    • Columns(Opens in new window)
    • Letters to the Editor(Opens in new window)
  • The Scene(Opens in new window)
  • The First Hundred Miles(Opens in new window)
  • Photo Galleries(Opens in new window)
  • Obituaries(Opens in new window)
  • Thank You Teachers(Opens in new window)
  • Thank You Veterans(Opens in new window)
  • Starved Rock Country(Opens in new window)
  • Sponsored(Opens in new window)
  • Jobs(Opens in new window)
  • Wheels(Opens in new window)
  • Real Estate(Opens in new window)
  • Classified(Opens in new window)
  • Today's Ads(Opens in new window)
  • Public Notices
  • Shaw Media Marketing(Opens in new window)
  • Deals(Opens in new window)
  • Local Events
  • Historical Archive(Opens in new window)
  • Shaw Careers(Opens in new window)

July 11, 2025
Shaw Local

NewsSportsBearseNewspaperObituariesWeekend PlansEvent Calendar

Morris Council OKs grocery tax, though rates stay the same

Morris Council OKs grocery tax, though rates stay the same

The Morris City Council voted Monday night to approve a grocery and retail tax that would replace the one repealed by state beginning with the new year in 2026.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 09, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

State rep says new Illinois law will lower prescription costs

State rep says new Illinois law will lower prescription costs

A new law should give Illinoisans some relief against prescription drug prices – while protecting patient access in rural and underserved communities.

By Denise M. Baran-Unland●
July 09, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Grundy County Land Use collecting used children’s books until July 11

Grundy County Land Use collecting used children’s books until July 11

The Grundy County Land Use Department is collecting used children’s books for Bernie’s Book Bank starting Monday, June 9 through Friday, July 11 at 1320 Union St. in Morris.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 07, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

City of Morris and First America host E-Recycling event

City of Morris and First America host E-Recycling event

The City of Morris is hosting an e-recycling event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 18, at First America Recycling, 1000 E. Armstrong St.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 06, 2025 at 10:05 am CDT

Grundy County Land Use hosts free tire recycling event July 17-19

Grundy County Land Use hosts free tire recycling event July 17-19

The Grundy County Land Use Department is hosting a free tire recycling event from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 17 and Friday, July 18 and from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 19 at Olson’s Recycling Center, 354 W. Jackson St., Seneca.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 05, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Grundy County Health Department directs behavioral care clients to outside providers

Grundy County Health Department directs behavioral care clients to outside providers

The Grundy County Health Department stopped providing its in-house behavioral health services in mid-June.

By Renee Tomell●
July 01, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Construction on Morris Airport’s crosswind runway should begin soon

Construction on Morris Airport’s crosswind runway should begin soon

Morris Mayor Chris Brown told the crowd at the State of the City address Wednesday that dirt will be moving soon as the city prepares to build a crosswind runway at the Morris Municipal Airport.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 27, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

City of Morris debuts Rock the Park summer concert series in Goold Park on Saturday

City of Morris debuts Rock the Park summer concert series in Goold Park on Saturday

The City of Morris is making a bit of a change to Rock the Block, which used to take place on Liberty Street: It will now be called Rock the Park, and it'll see live music and food trucks take over Goold Park, 308 Northern Ave., over the summer.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 25, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Will County forest district acquires 241 acres in far south region of county

Will County forest district acquires 241 acres in far south region of county

The Forest Preserve District of Will County has made its first major land acquisition under its 2025–2030 Capital Improvement Program, purchasing a large parcel in Custer Township.

By Judy Harvey●
June 24, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Grundy County Health Department reports West Nile Virus found in Morris

Grundy County Health Department reports West Nile Virus found in Morris

The Ground County Health Department announced Monday that mosquitoes in Grundy County have tested positive for West Nile Virus.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 23, 2025 at 10:09 am CDT
Dr. Sharma asks Grundy County Board for second chance on addiction rehab center

Dr. Sharma asks Grundy County Board for second chance on addiction rehab center

Dr. Bipin Sharma, whose proposal for an Existential Counselors Society at the former location of Gipper’s II, 8455 E. Pine Bluff Road, Coal City, was rejected in May, asked the Grundy County Board for a second chance on Tuesday night.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 23, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT
Morris Mayor announces balanced budget during State of the City address

Morris Mayor announces balanced budget during State of the City address

The City of Morris passed a balanced budget at the beginning of the new fiscal year on Thursday, May 1 this year, and Mayor Chris Brown told a crowd at the State of the City on Wednesday that it was another successful year.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 22, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Recent Articles

Visitor center at Goose Lake Prairie to be demolished

Visitor center at Goose Lake Prairie to be demolished


3 French Hens Market returns to Downtown Morris on Saturday

3 French Hens Market returns to Downtown Morris on Saturday


Downers Grove Sportsmen’s Club in Morris celebrates 75th anniversary with Open House

Downers Grove Sportsmen’s Club in Morris celebrates 75th anniversary with Open House


Concert on the Courthouse Lawn returns with Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band

Concert on the Courthouse Lawn returns with Banjo Buddies Dixieland Band


New Reed-Custer football coach Joe Turek looking to set new standard

New Reed-Custer football coach Joe Turek looking to set new standard


Trending Recipes

Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network

Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network

Shaw Local