Grundy County

A farmer who uses draft mules instead of tractors will explain how to grow food sustainably at a free talk hosted by the Morris Area Garden Club.

The Morris Barbeque Association's fifth annual Rhythm & BBQ Festival returns from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at Goold Park.

Riverside Healthcare recognized as LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer, the only hospital in Kankakee County to earn the designation

North Central Behavioral Health Systems has appointed Michael Lau, a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, to lead Health Directions, expanding the organization's mental health services across six counties.

The Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Fest returned Saturday and Sunday to Goold Park, filling the park left muddy by the Thursday storms with acoustic sounds.
The State of the City event in Morris scheduled for Wednesday at the Morris Country Club will be postponed due to forecasted severe weather.

There were 447 vehicle entries and many, many more people on Liberty Street in Morris on Saturday as Morris Cruise Night returned for the summer.
The Coal City Police Department is investigating the theft of a vehicle, criminal damage to property, and criminal trespassing that occurred on Saturday.

Coal City Superintendent Chris Spencer discusses the role St. Juvin VFW Post 1336 plays in the school district, and how the district and village are celebrating America's 250th birthday.
Camp 911 took advantage of the beautiful weather Friday morning, the day after some of the stormiest seen in the region in a long time, to show kids what to do should an emergency situation arise again.

The Grundy County Health Department announced Friday that it discovered West Nile Virus from mosquitoes in Coal City earlier in the week.

The University of Illinois Extension is offering free, research-based guidance to help residents safely clean up after severe storms and prepare for future weather disasters.

A tornado touched down near Dwight on Thursday evening as it continued on a path into Kankakee County
The Grundy County Board approved a new solar guideline Tuesday that requires solar developers to have concrete plans in place before receiving permits from the county, a move that State's Attorney Russ Baker said would strengthen the county's standing in a case it plans to appeal
By most metrics, Minooka Community High School District 111 saw gains in the 5 Essentials survey that was administered to students, teachers and parents this spring as a barometer for the school climate.

The Grundy County Sheriff's Office announced during the Grundy County Board meeting Tuesday that Deputy Tyler Post has been promoted to sergeant.

The HOT ROD Power Tour launched Monday morning from the Route 66 Raceway in Joliet.
The Morris Area Public Library is moving its official reopening after finishing the expansion back to Friday, June 12.
