Grundy County Sheriff's deputies arrested a 16-year-old Chicagoan for possession of a silver Kia Optima that had been registered stolen in Cedar Rapids earlier in the day Wednesday.

The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce was recognized Nov. 15 by the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives during its annual conference as the Outstanding Chamber of the Year.

The Morris Retail Association is hosting its annual Midnight in Morris event, where shops will stay open from 4 p.m. to midnight on Friday all throughout Downtown Morris.

IDOT is hosting an informational meeting from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 at Morris Elementary School, 2001 Dupont Ave., to receive input, provide information and answer questions on an improvement project for US Route 6 stretching from Ashton Road to Illinois Route 47.

Minooka Community High School is hosting its 28th annual Madrigal Dinner, a festive dinner put on by the Minooka High Choir and Choir Boosters for the holiday at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 and 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15.

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

The Illinois Bankers Association recognized Grundy Bank Vice President Ashley Speed and Marking and Sales Director Christine Mendez for their contributions and dedication to excellence in the banking industry.

The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce and Industry's annual EMPOWER: An Inspirational Women's Event returned Thursday, Nov. 7, and was attended by 140 women.

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