Morris

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.

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.

Marking 20 years of service, Grundy Area PADS has provided emergency shelter as well as a separate program to rehouse people in apartments, but the agency’s availability of assistance faces a crisis of its own.

Morris Hospital is one of 32 in Illinois to receive an "A" on the fall 2024 Leapfrog Hospital Safety grade that was released Friday, Nov. 15, a national distinction that recognizes a hospital's ability to prevent medical errors and harm to patients.

Grundy County Heroes and Helpers has applications available for the 2024 Shop with a Local Hero Christmas event at its website, gchinc.org.

Here are the upcoming events at the Morris Area Public Library the week of Monday, Nov. 18 through Friday, Nov. 23.

The New Hope Presbyterian Church in Coal City and the Church of Hope in Gardner is hosting a special Blue Christmas service at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 at 80 Garfield St., Coal City.

We Care of Grundy County is looking for bell ringers to participate in this year's Red Kettle Campaign after last year's campaign raised over $32,000.

Grundy bank announced Thursday that it will be participating in an essay-writing scholarship competition for Illinois high school seniors.

The Community of Churches Choir will perform at the new Community Thanksgiving worship service at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21 at the First Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Jackson St., Morris.

The last charged suspect in the armed Ottawa home invasion, during which shots were fired, has pleaded guilty to a felony.

Grundy County Land Use Director Heidi Miller shares information on the upcoming Gently Used Toy Drive, which runs Friday, Nov. 22 through Friday, Dec. 13.

Grundy Bank is accepting submissions for its Lights, Camera, Save! video contest, which is organized by the American Bankers Association Foundation to encourage teens to use video to communicate the value of sound money management and set their peers on a sound financial path.

People gathered around the flagpole in the prayer garden at Immaculate Conception School in Morris Monday morning to celebrate the rededication of the flag pole, complete with a plaque honoring WWI veterans.

The Grundy County Sheriff's Office sent out a warning to the county's residents Friday that a phone scammer is calling claiming to be "Deputy Coleman" from the department's "warrant division" and requesting a call back.

Two people were taken into custody in Grundy County after Illinois State Police found more than 1,800 grams of methamphetamine in their vehicle on Wednesday.

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.

People from around Grundy County are working to provide donations for the family of Bill and Alex Tabler, who passed away in a fire early Sunday morning.

Veterans and their families gathered Monday morning at the Grundy County Courthouse to celebrate and honor those who have served, reflecting on what the sacrifices it takes to serve and what it’s like to return home.

Whether its a date night, girls night out or a family gathering, there's a plethora of great dining options in the Illinois Valley region.

Grundy County will celebrate Veterans Day Monday with many ceremonies across the county, including one at 11 a.m. Monday at the Diamond Banquet Hall, 55 S. Daly St. in Diamond and at 11 a.m. Monday at the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 E. Washington St. in Morris.

Coal City Mayor David Spesia and Village Trustee CJ Lauterbur spent their youths in the military, but they've since stepped into a different kind of service in helping the Village of Coal City function.

The Morris Community High School cross country team left Morris Friday morning with a police escort on its way to the IHSA state championships for the second year in a row.

Music, food and cocktails will spice a show featuring 130 exhibitors’ vintage and handcrafted goods.

The Grundy County Board’s makeup could largely stay the same, as the unofficial election results show Jerald White and Nathanael Greene will be elected to retain their seats in District 1 and James Riley, Caleb Counterman and Harold Vota were voted to retain their seats in Distri

75% of registered voters filled out their ballots in Grundy County for the 2024 general election according to the unofficial results, and Grundy County Clerk Kay Olson said a combination of early voting, mail-in voting and day-of voting made everything go smoothly.

Fire broke out in Diamond home early Sunday morning. Two others injured.

Morris Mayor Chris Brown and St. Vincent dePaul's Gerardo Serna, director of Store Operations, recognized Terry Mathias for 20 years of dedication and service to St. Vincent dePaul, her community and neighbors in Morris.

Here is a list of couples requesting a La Salle County marriage license from Oct. 1 through Oct 17.

The Grundy County Board passed a resolution in early October in support of Operation Green Light, an opportunity for the community to show its support for veterans.

Coal City United Methodist Church will host Trivia Afternoon from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at 6805 E. McArdle Road in Coal City.

Now calling its own two-story space home in downtown Morris, AppleJax Creations Coffee & Cafe has expanded to serve both breakfast and lunch from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Morris welcomed Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating of Morris with a ribbon cutting Thursday, Oct. 17.

The City of Morris is hosting an e-recycling event form 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 at First America Recycling, 1000 E. Armstrong St.

Search our table to see what designation your Morris or Grundy County school received on the 2024 school report card.

This week, the Illinois State Board of Education released school- and district-level data showing what percentage of Grundy County students were considered proficient in math and reading last year. Check out this chart to see if that's an improvement over the prior year.

Trick-or-Treat times have been announced for communities in Grundy County. Most communities advise residents passing out treats to turn on their front porch lights.

Check trick-or-treat times for communities in and near La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties.

The firm is one of only three funeral homes internationally to receive the Best of the Best Award in 2024.

The Coal City United Methodist Church is hosting a community blood drive with Versiti Blood Center from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 6805 E. McArdle Road.

David Welter, former state representative, former Grundy County Board Chairman and current member of the Grundy Economic Development Council, shares his thoughts on Illinois' economic performance and the developments from CN Railway and Wisconsin Central in Minooka and Channahon.

We Care of Grundy County has announced it's Adopt-a-Family Christmas Program for 2024, an income-based Christmas assistance program for struggling Grundy County families.

Administrative Assistant Joanna Mueller has been named Morris Hospital's Fire Starter of the Month for October.

Coal City United Methodist Church is hosting a soup supper from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at 6805 E. McArdle Rd.

The Village Christian Church in Minooka celebrated its 20th anniversary on Thursday, Oct. 17.

Julianne Buck, Executive Director for the Community Foundation of Grundy County, shares information on the best ways to volunteer and provide aid this upcoming holiday season.