As Grundy County settles into the new year, there are a few threads to keep track of. Here's what residents should be looking out for.

When temperatures drop below normal, staying safe and healthy can be challenging. The Illinois Department of Public Health said hypothermia and frostbite are the most common cold-related health problems that occur during winter.

The Morris Theatre Guild is holding auditions at 2 p.m. Sunday and against at 6:30 p.m. Monday for “And Then They Came for Me.”

Coal City United Methodist Church is hosting a soup supper from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4 at 6805 E. McArdle Road.

Just minutes after the start of the new year, a Morris couple welcomed their second child into the family.

Sarah Goodin of Channahon completed all 212 of the Fall Frolic missions to win the Forest Preserve District of Will County's Take It Outside Challenge.

The Prairie Singers are hosting a post-Christmas concert at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5 at St. Patrick's Church, 110 S. Wallace St., Ransom.

The City of Morris is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3 at City Hall, 700 N. Division St.

Coal City Unit 1 is inviting residents to meetings at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 and Wednesday, Jan. 22, where they will provide information, take comments and answer questions from the public regarding the future of Coal City Intermediate School.