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June 05, 2025
Shaw Local

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Morris Hospital announces special Rhythm of Our Youth summer screening for July 12

Morris Hospital announces special Rhythm of Our Youth summer screening for July 12

Morris Hospital announced Tuesday that it will hold a special Rhythm of Our Youth screening from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 12, at the Morris Hospital YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Ave.

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

North Avenue open in True North’s second building

North Avenue open in True North’s second building

True North’s Building Two at 1338 Clay St. in Morris now has a second floor, and True North Celebrated with a ribbon cutting from the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce on May 15.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 04, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Festival returns to Goold Park on June 14, 15

Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Festival returns to Goold Park on June 14, 15

The Hammers and Noters Dulcimer Society (HANDS) of Illinois returns from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15 for its 35th annual Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Festival, featuring live performances and workshops.

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

Morris Hospital and YMCA launch Parkinson’s exercise class

Morris Hospital and YMCA launch Parkinson’s exercise class

Morris Hospital and the Morris Hospital YMCA are launching a new exercise class for people with Parkinson's Disease called "PWR! Moves", a new class that meets from 1 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Ave.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 03, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Movies in the Park returns to Goold Park for Summer 2025

Movies in the Park returns to Goold Park for Summer 2025

The Morris Area Public Library and the City of Morris are again teaming up to bring back Movies in the Park on Friday, June 27, Friday, July 18, Friday, Aug. 15 and Friday, Sept. 12 at Goold Park, 308 Northern Ave.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 03, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Grundy County Coroner identifies 18-year-old killed in Jugtown Road crash

Grundy County Coroner identifies 18-year-old killed in Jugtown Road crash

John Callahan, the Grundy County Coroner, confirmed Monday that Alexis Kay Higgins-Weatherhead, 18, Coal City, has died after her vehicle was discovered in a lake at around 11 p.m. Sunday on Jugtown Road slightly north of Deerfield Drive.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 03, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Mosquitos in Channahon have tested positive for West Nile Virus

Mosquitos in Channahon have tested positive for West Nile Virus

The Grundy County Health Department announced Friday that mosquitos collected in Channahon on Monday, May 19, have tested positive for West Nile Virus.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 02, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Pet Needs, The Boy Detective, all-new acoustic stage headline at Grundy County fForest Fest on Saturday

Pet Needs, The Boy Detective, all-new acoustic stage headline at Grundy County fForest Fest on Saturday

fForest Fest returns from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday at Goold Park, 308 Northern Ave., bringing with it acts like Pet Needs, the Boy Detective, and a brand new multi-stage set up.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 02, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Coal City United Methodist hosts blood drive on June 3

Coal City United Methodist hosts blood drive on June 3

Coal City United Methodist Church at 6805 E. McArdle Road is hosting a community blood drive with the Versiti Blood Center from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 02, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Community Pulse: United Way’s new look, hot dogs and circus

Community Pulse: United Way’s new look, hot dogs and circus

Karen Nall, the Executive Director of the United Way of Grundy County, discusses changes coming to her organization.

By Karen Nall, Executive Director, United Way of Grundy County●
June 02, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT
Morris Hospital hosts volunteer appreciation luncheon

Morris Hospital hosts volunteer appreciation luncheon

Morris Hospital hosted a celebratory luncheon at the Morris Country Club to celebrate and show appreciation to the hospital volunteers who have reached milestones in both volunteer hours and years of service.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 01, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT
Morris Hospital announces stroke support group for Tuesday, June 10

Morris Hospital announces stroke support group for Tuesday, June 10

Morris Hospital is hosting its Stroke Support Group from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10 at the Morris Hospital YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Ave., Morris.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 01, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

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Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Festival returns to Goold Park on June 14, 15


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