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July 05, 2025
Shaw Local

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Megan Horn named Morris Hospital’s June Fire Starter of the Month

Megan Horn named Morris Hospital’s June Fire Starter of the Month

CT Technologist Megan Horn has been named Morris Hospital's June Fire Starter of the Month.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 05, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Saint Mary’s Street between Massasoit and West Streets in Minooka closed Wednesday

Saint Mary’s Street between Massasoit and West Streets in Minooka closed Wednesday

The Village of Minooka announced Tuesday that W. Saint Mary’s Street between Massasoit and West streets will be closed from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday for construction.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 04, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

6th annual Megan Bugg Memorial Golf Outing raises over $105,000

6th annual Megan Bugg Memorial Golf Outing raises over $105,000

The 6th annual Megan Bugg Memorial Golf Outing was held Saturday, hosting 264 golfers at the Morris Country Club and raising over $105,000 thanks to the golfers and 100 sponsors.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 04, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Residents celebrate Independence Day at the Grundy County Fair

Residents celebrate Independence Day at the Grundy County Fair

Grundy County residents braved the heat in the few hours before the Morris Fireworks Thursday night to take in the sights, ride some rides, and get some grub at the Grundy County Fair.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 04, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Will, Grundy communities host Fourth of July fireworks and festivities

Will, Grundy communities host Fourth of July fireworks and festivities

From food trucks and live music to family-friendly festivities, here is a roundup of places to enjoy the Fourth of July across Will and Grundy counties.

By Kevin Newberry●
July 03, 2025 at 11:45 am CDT

Morris Hopsital offers breakthrough intervention for heart failure management

Morris Hopsital offers breakthrough intervention for heart failure management

Morris Hospital is providing a new procedure to improve quality of life and reduce hospitalization for people living with heart failure.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 02, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Grundy County Fair celebrates the 4th of July with fireworks, demolition derby and more

Grundy County Fair celebrates the 4th of July with fireworks, demolition derby and more

The 4th of July and the days surrounding it will once again be the busiest time of year at the Grundy County Fairgrounds, 8890 N. IL Rte 47., Morris, with the capstone being the fireworks starting at dusk on Thursday, July 3.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 02, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Morris City Pool reopens Tuesday

Morris City Pool reopens Tuesday

The Morris City Pool reopened on Tuesday after repairs to the pool pump.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 01, 2025 at 11:30 am CDT

Community Scholarships awarded at Morris State of the City

Community Scholarships awarded at Morris State of the City

Mayor Chris Brown and local Edward Jones financial representative Grant Whybark announced three recipients of the Mayor Chris Brown Community Scholarship at the State of the City on Wednesday, June 18.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 30, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Morris Hospital discontinues Level II trauma status, emergency room operations will be unaffected

Morris Hospital discontinues Level II trauma status, emergency room operations will be unaffected

Morris Hospital announced Thursday that it informed IDPH that it is discontinuing its voluntary Level II Trauma Center designation beginning Tuesday, though it said this will not change the care provided at its emergency room.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 30, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT
Illinois police to increase safety checks for impaired driving throughout July

Illinois police to increase safety checks for impaired driving throughout July

Illinois State Police have announced an increase in traffic safety checks throughout northern Illinois counties for the month of July.

By Jessie Molloy●
June 30, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT
Annual March of Dimes rummage sale fundraiser taking donations through July 30

Annual March of Dimes rummage sale fundraiser taking donations through July 30

An annual fundraiser for March of Dimes is accepting donations for its Thursday, July 31 through Saturday, Aug. 2 rummage sale.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 29, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

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Grundy County Land Use hosts free tire recycling event July 17-19

Grundy County Land Use hosts free tire recycling event July 17-19


Megan Horn named Morris Hospital’s June Fire Starter of the Month

Megan Horn named Morris Hospital’s June Fire Starter of the Month


Saint Mary’s Street between Massasoit and West Streets in Minooka closed Wednesday

Saint Mary’s Street between Massasoit and West Streets in Minooka closed Wednesday


6th annual Megan Bugg Memorial Golf Outing raises over $105,000

6th annual Megan Bugg Memorial Golf Outing raises over $105,000


Residents celebrate Independence Day at the Grundy County Fair

Residents celebrate Independence Day at the Grundy County Fair


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