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June 27, 2025
Shaw Local

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Grundy County Speedway hosts Kids Night with bike giveaway from Cheryl Hryn Racing 4 Kids

Grundy County Speedway hosts Kids Night with bike giveaway from Cheryl Hryn Racing 4 Kids

There’s rarely a better night at the Grundy County Speedway for kids curious about the racetrack than Friday Night’s Kids Night, when Cheryl Hryn Racing 4 Kids hosts its annual raffle for brand-new bicycles.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 26, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Grundy County Sheriff’s Office starts Fourth of July traffic safety campaign

Grundy County Sheriff’s Office starts Fourth of July traffic safety campaign

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office has begun its 4th of July traffic safety campaign, with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The campaign will run through Monday, July 7 and cover the three summer weekends leading up to Independence Day, according to a news release. “W

By Michael Urbanec●
June 26, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

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●
June 25, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Concert on the Courthouse Lawn Thursday moved to high school due to storm threat, extreme heat

Concert on the Courthouse Lawn Thursday moved to high school due to storm threat, extreme heat

The City of Morris announced Wednesday that it is moving Cadillac Groove’s performance for Concert on the Courthouse Lawn at 6:30 p.m. Thursday to the auditorium at Morris Community High School, 1000 Union St. due to the threat of storms and extreme heat.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 25, 2025 at 4:00 pm CDT

Will County forest district acquires 241 acres in far south region of county

Will County forest district acquires 241 acres in far south region of county

The Forest Preserve District of Will County has made its first major land acquisition under its 2025–2030 Capital Improvement Program, purchasing a large parcel in Custer Township.

By Judy Harvey●
June 24, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Community Pulse: Youth Philanthropy program hits $150,000 donation milestone

Community Pulse: Youth Philanthropy program hits $150,000 donation milestone

Devan Gagliardo, Program Director, Community Foundation of Grundy County, shares the success of the Community Foundation's Youth Philanthropy program.

By Devan Gagliardo, Program Director, Community Foundation of Grundy County●
June 24, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Movies in the Park returns to Goold Park this summer

Movies in the Park returns to Goold Park this summer

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 23, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Morris Theatre Guild presents On Clover Road starting Friday, July 18

Morris Theatre Guild presents On Clover Road starting Friday, July 18

The Morris Theatre Guild will be performing "On Clover Road" at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 18 and 19 and July 25 and 26, and again for 2:30 p.m. performances on Sunday, July 20 and 27.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 22, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Operation St. Nick’s Military Program crosses $500K in aid as it kicks off 2025 program

Operation St. Nick’s Military Program crosses $500K in aid as it kicks off 2025 program

Operation St. Nick is beginning its 2025 Military Program on Monday, stretching across the month of June into the Fourth of July, and this year's program marks over $500,000 in aid given to veterans and serving military members.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 21, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Photos: Dulcimer Festival comes to Goold Park

Photos: Dulcimer Festival comes to Goold Park

The Hammers and Noters Dulcimer Society of Illinois (HANDS of Illinois) filled Goold Park on Saturday and Sunday with the soft, acoustic sounds of dulcimers and singing.

By Michael Urbanec●
June 21, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT
Camp 911 gives kids essential safety, emergency tips and experience

Camp 911 gives kids essential safety, emergency tips and experience

Morris Hospital’s Camp 911 kids got to see a helicopter, a SWAT van, and multiple fire trucks on Friday to give them hands-on experiences and lessons on emergency situations

By Michael Urbanec●
June 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT
Former CEO of Will/Grundy Big Brothers Big Sisters back in court in July

Former CEO of Will/Grundy Big Brothers Big Sisters back in court in July

Former CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Will and Grundy counties received a continuance on his theft trial until July 30.

By Jessie Molloy●
June 20, 2025 at 4:05 pm CDT

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Concert on the Courthouse Lawn Thursday moved to high school due to storm threat, extreme heat

Concert on the Courthouse Lawn Thursday moved to high school due to storm threat, extreme heat


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