A semitrailer caught on fire on Monday on Interstate 55 near Channahon. No reported injuries in the incident.

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.

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

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.

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

The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66 in Joliet has scheduled its annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, It will be held at the Rialto Square Theatre in downtown Joliet.

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.