The Village of Coal City has been awarded a $120,000 grant from the state of Illinois that local officials say will further the village's economic development plans.

Morris Hospital Cardiologist Dr. Mary Menz is returning to the Morris Hospital YMCA from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 2200 W. Dupont Ave. to give a presentation called "Taking Care of Your Heart for Overall Health."

Morris Hospital is hosting a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 in conference rooms 2 and 3 on the hospital's lower level, 150 W. High St.

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

Joe LaPorte and his wife, Breanna, are opening a new motorcycle parts and accessories shop called Joe’s Powersports at the end of February, at 707 Liberty St., Morris.

State Sen. Sue Rezin, R-Morris, announced her committee assignments and her continued role as Deputy Minority Leader for the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus.

The following students were selected by the Seneca High School teachers and staff as the December 2024 Students of the Month.

Morris Elementary District 54 is in search of a new superintendent to start in July after the departure of Superintendent Shannon Dudek, who leaves for Wood Dale District 7 Tuesday, July 1.

The Morris Area Public Library is hosting Take Your Child to the Library Day from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, a free and family event.