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

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.

The Grundy Economic Development Commission and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce are seeking consultants for a broadband analysis, strategy and feasibility study as part of the Grundy County Economic Diversification and Resiliency Plan.

Operation St. Nick and members of the Tabler family met Monday evening at the Morris Fire Station at 200 Armstrong St. in Morris as Joe Schmitz, Kathy Lambros and Brad Baker with Operation St. Nick passed a check for $5,000 to aid them after a fire on Sunday, Nov. 3.

The Morris Garden Club meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 for its monthly meeting, where interested gardeners, both experienced and beginners can learn how to plant native bulbs, roots and seeds to create a habitat for winter wildlife.

The first snowfall of the season in the forecast for this week. Illinois Department of Transportation offers these winter driving tips, including don't follow snow plows too closely.

Morris Herald-News teams up with United Way of Grundy County to make it easy to brighten the lives of children, senior citizens and neighbors this holiday season.

It might be the Halloween season, but some people in Grundy County are looking ahead to the Christmas season.

The annual online auction items, featuring decorated trees, wreaths and centerpieces, as well as a Christmas Boutique and raffle prizes help set the holiday mood inside the Museum of the Grundy County Historical Society at 510 W. Illinois Ave. in Morris.