Morris

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that it issued nine speeding tickets, two citations for illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor and one arrest for driving with a suspended license during the St. Patrick’s Day enforcement period.

Riverside Healthcare in Coal City is expanding its campus, doubling it in size to offer more services from cancer care to physical therapy.

The Rough Road 100 returns at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 5, and registration is now open for the yearly spring race.

The Village of Channahon announced Monday that construction on the I&M Canal Gateway Project at 25450 W. Eames St. is beginning this week.

Morris Hospital and the Morris Hospital YMCA are hosting a free nutrition seminar at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 26 at 2200 W. Dupont Ave., Morris.

Julianne Buck, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Grundy County, shares information on how residents can be better prepared for disaster.

Anna Raikes, a respiratory care practitioner from Ottawa, has been named Morris Hospital's Fire Starter of the Month for March.

Downtown Morris will again be taken over by Morris Cruise Night this summer with more vehicles, new and returning beneficiaries and a slight change in format.

The First Presbyterian Church in Morris is hosting "The Living Last Supper, written and composed by Ruth Elaine Schram at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 17 in the church's sanctuary at 200 E. Jackson St.

The 16-year-old won two bronze medals in taekwondo at the USA Team Trials in individual and pair competition in the freestyle poomsae discipline.

The City of Morris announced in a press release Tuesday that it will host an electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 21 at First America Recycling, 1000 E. Armstrong St.

The Morris Watercolor Guild is hosting an Art Show with viewings open to the public from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 22 and 29, along with a Meet the Artists Night from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 22.

This spring, Grundy County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Morris Hospital is bringing its Rhythm of Our Youth cardiac screening to students at Seneca High School this Thursday.

Fans of artisan-made Mexican food have a brand-new destination in Morris. It’s the second location for Crest Hill-based Tacos Before Vatos.

Morris Hospital and the Morris Hospital YMCA are offering two free programs in April, Dr. Isaac Mezo's Parkinson's and You at 2 p.m. Friday, April 11 and Meal Prepping for People with Parkinsons at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, both at 2200 W. Dupont Ave., Morris.

The Morris Area Public Library is inviting the community to a hands-on experience with Reptile Encounters, presented by Cold Blooded Parties from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at the Morris Area Public Library.

Karen Nall, with the United Way, talks about the Morris Herald Angels campaign and thanks the community for their participation.

The Morris Area Public Library is hosting a teen bus trip to see the Gamma Phi Circus at Illinois State University, costing $10 per student on Saturday, April 12, leaving from the Morris Area Public Library.

Julie Wilkinson, the Business Development Director for the City of Morris, shares information on the changes Morris is going through.

The Morris Theatre Guild continues its performances of “And Then They Came For Me” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, a play by James Still that combines acting with video interviews of Holocaust survivors Ed Silverberg and Eva Schloss.

A severe weather spotter training presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. March 19 to teach Grundy County volunteers how to help warn the community of dangerous storms.

The Coal City United Methodist Church at 6805 E. McArdle Rd. is hosting a chili supper from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15.

Here are the February 2025 primary election results for Homer Township races in Will County and city of Morris races in Grundy County.

The Morris Area Public Library is hosting an adult bus trip leaving at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 6 to see “A Barn-Full of Nuns” at the Barn III Dinner Theatre.

Registration for the 10th annual Morris Women’s Club Superhero Run is now open, and the race will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 12.

For the Fall 2024 semester, the following students were named to the Presidential Honors list at Illinois Valley Community College. 

For the Fall 2024 semester, the following students were named to the Academic Honors list at Illinois Valley Community College. 

Last fall, a total of 162 students earned 185 degrees and certificates from Illinois Valley Community College. 

fForest Fest will again rock Gould Park from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 7, this time returning with an extra stage and more acts, some returning and some brand new.

Carrie Hall: One of my main focuses would be the Streets and sidewalks around the city, especially the aging areas and the East side

Over 550 people attended the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce's annual dinner Wednesday night at Jennifer's Garden, where the chamber and the Grundy Economic Development Council celebrated the accomplishments of the last year.

Grundy Area PADS helped a record number of clients get sustainable housing over the last year, aiding 54 people and helping 38 graduate to self-sufficiency since Feb. 2024.

Morris Hospital is hosting a stroke support group from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 at the Morris Hospital YMCA, 2200, W. Dupont Avenue.

Nancy Norton, the President and CEO of the Grundy County Economic Development Commission, shares information on the plans moving forward for Advancing Grundy.

Pontiac resident Amber Prendergast, a laboratory supervisor at Morris Hospital, has been named the Fire Starter of the Month for February.

The Morris Theatre Guild is performing “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.

Matt Eber: In my opinion the top three issues facing the school now is the facilities, increasing proficiency of the students, and continuing to enhance the course offerings and opportunities for all our students

Kenneth Willis on a project Morris should tackle in the future: Repairing streets and sidewalks and alleys where needed

Scott Shannon, MCHS Education Foundation President thanks the community for their support after the organization's Casino Night and Hall of Distinction inductions in January.

Morris Hospital announced Monday that Dr. Anthony Leazzo will be its new Chief Medical Officer.

Tyler Valiente, who works for the Village of Coal City, was named Water System Operations Specialist of the Year by the Illinois Rural Water Association.

The Coal City United Methodist Church is hosting a community blood from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 4 at 6805 E. McArdle Road, Coal City.

Marseilles recently announced it will no longer allow public comments on its social media platforms.

The Grundy County Historical Society is hosting an agricultural lecture series with the I&M Canal Corridor Association and Donna Theimer.

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

The Grundy County Clerk's Office has tallied the votes from Tuesday's consolidated primary election, and the unofficial votes show Morris Mayor Chris Brown retaining his position 1,045 votes to Alex Clubb's 386 votes.

Devan Gagliardo, the Program Director for the Community Foundation of Grundy County, shares information on the many scholarships available for students in Grundy County

Before most Will and Grundy county voters get a chance to cast their ballots this April, Homer townships and city of Morris voters will choose on who will appear on ballot.

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