The next time you go pinecone picking keep these fun facts in mind, as pinecones play an important part in nature and have a specific function in the plant world.

To date, The Timbers of Shorewood, senior living facility, has donated more than $82,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association.

A 1,612-square-foot single-family residence, built in 1960, has changed hands.

The City of Morris is hosting a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 in the community room at city hall, 700 N. Division St.

Morris Hospital is recognizing Tara Camp, a registered nurse in the family birthing suites, as the winner of its inaugural DAISY award.

The single-family house located at 23057 West Andrew Avenue in Channahon was sold on Dec. 12, for $280,000, or $171 per square foot.

Grundy Area PADS is seeking input from the community in Morris regarding the construction of a future winter shelter for those in need in the city.

Procter & Gamble, Greater Chicago Fulfillment Center in Morris, recently donated $15,000 to United Way of Grundy County as part of their annual giving campaign.

Ron Burling, Grundy County's executive director of the USDA Service Agency, is retiring after a nearly 40 year career.