Morris

Exibit Fine Arts Center is hosting an Open Middle School Arts Show from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20 at 315 Bedford Rd., Morris.

Registration is officially open for the Forgotten Warrior Memorial 5K, which takes place from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12.

The Grundy Economic Development Council and the Grundy Area Vocational Center have announced the start of the 2025 Grundy County Summer Internship program.

Morris Hospital has moved its cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation and outpatient physical, occupational and speech therapy services to the new Morris Hospital YMCA at 2200 W. Dupont Ave. in Morris.

Morris Business Development Director Julie Wilkinson recaps the city's 2024.

The Grundy Area Vocational Center Agriculture students, led by Ev Gonzalez and Grace Emmerich, have been filling in as instructors for Ag in the Classroom while the regular instructor is on maternity leave.

Morris Hospital and the Morris Hospital YMCA are partnering to offer a free nutrition seminar series open to the public, which begins at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21 at the YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Ave.

When the temperatures drop and the snow starts to fall, it’s the perfect time to indulge in a relaxing indoor activity.

Funeral services will be held Monday for the former Morris fire chief Bob Coleman who died at the age of 86 on Wednesday. Coleman served with the fire department from more than 50 years.

The Next Page Book Store is opening with a Pretzel Party on Thursday, March 6, inside True North 2 at 1338 Clay St. in Morris.

State Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, was presented the State Government Affairs Council Leadership award during the annual National Foundation for Women Legislators conference.

Coal City United Methodist Church is hosting a spaghetti dinner from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 at 6805 E. McArdle Rd.

The Morris Hospital Auxiliary will hold its 55th Anniversary Gala at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at Jennifer’s Garden, 555 Gore Rd., Morris, with proceeds supporting cardiac care at Morris Hospital.

The First Presbyterian Church in Morris is hosting a one-hour Stop the Bleed class from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 at 200 E. Jackson St.

H.E.R. (Helping Each Other Rise) is hosting it’s first ever Womens Entrepreneurs and Leaders Expo from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24 at Jennifer’s Garden, 555 Gore Rd., Morris.

As fake check scams become more prevalent, Grundy Bank offers these tips to prevent against check fraud.

Colleen Murphy, owner of Shear Salon in Yorkville, is the founder of the non-profit, My Body Tells the Truth, which focuses on sexual abuse prevention and education for children. Murphy championed the Child Abuse Notice bill, leading to it becoming state law on Jan. 1, 2025.

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.

The 40 & 8 Blue Chevaliers awarded citations to the Grundy County Sheriff's Department and the Morris Police Department on Thursday for Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.

The United Way of Grundy County announced in a news release Monday that Grundy County has been awarded federal funds under the Emergency Food and Shelter (EFSP) National Program for Phase 42.

NAMI Will-Grundy announced Monday the free classes and support groups for Grundy and Will County residents, and the schedule is set for January 2025.

Julianne Buck, the Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Grundy County, shares how the average person can be involved in decision-making at the local level.

Morris Hospital cardiologist Dr. Mary Menz is speaking from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13 at the Morris Hospital YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Ave., in Morris, as part of a free community program.

Those wishing to give back to their community now have even greater incentive to do so, as the Illinois Gives Tax Credit provides a 25% income tax credit for donations made to endowment funds like the ones at the Community Foundation of Grundy County.

The new Morris Hospital Open House is hosting an open house from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at its new location, 2200 Dupont Ave.

The Morris Theatre Guild announced the cast for “And Then They Came for Me,” a play by James Still that combines interviews with Holocaust survivors Ed Silverberg and Eva Schloss with live actors recreating scenes from their lives.

The Catholic Spirit Radio Network is inviting people to join a pilgrimage to Mother Angelica’s Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama, and EWTN in Irondale, Alabama, from Aug. 18, 2025, to Aug. 21, 2025.

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

In recognition of National Data Privacy Day on Tuesday, Jan. 28, Grundy Bank is sharing four steps consumers can take to protect their data.

True North in Morris is bringing back one of last year’s most popular events: the 33 Hour Shopping Event.

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.

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.

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.

The Wendy's at 1926 Division St. in Morris is hosting a fundraiser for the Grundy County Historical Society all day Friday.

Home for the Holidays – the Morris celebration on Thanksgiving weekend – was a wish come true for one grateful family with a soldier overseas.

It was a busy 2024 in news around Grundy County. Here are some of the top stories.

The Grundy County Sheriff's Office and the Illinois Department of Transportation have partners for the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" and "Drive High, get a DUI" enforcement campaign that runs through Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025.

We Care of Grundy County's Red Kettle campaign for 2024 exceeded its goal of $30,000, raising $31,595.75.

Grundy County Sheriff Ken Briley said in the case of deportation, the Sheriff's Department wouldn't be allowed to aid ICE unless there's criminal activity involved

Registered Nurse Alex Corwin, a Morris resident, has been named Morris Hospital’s Fire Starter of the Month for December.

Karen Nall, the Executive Director for the United Way of Grundy County, reflects on what she's thankful for this Christmas season.

The new Morris Hospital YMCA is officially open, and Executive Director Jamie Heitman led a tour Thursday showing off the new workout spaces, swimming pool, activity centers and more.

The Morris Police Department has arrested Jerrell Blake, 35, Morris, as a suspect in the killing of James Arellano, 25, Morris, who died at 3:12 a.m. Monday due to a gunshot wound.

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.

Santa was a popular guy during his visit to First Christian Church, 455 W. Southmor Rd., this weekend: He said there was a line of people waiting outside when he got there.

Coal City United Methodist Church has announced several Christmas events, including a Blue Christmas concert, it's holiday services, and family oriented church services.

Instead of closing, Critical Grind in Shorewood will expand its offerings in 2025.

Operation St. Nick broke records with its annual auction this year, raising $236,000 thanks to high bids and both $50,000 and $20,000 donations from anonymous donors.

Procter & Gamble's Greater Chicago Fulfillment Center in Morris partnered with the United Way of Grundy County to hold a toy drive, giving employees the chance to donate new toys for local children.