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July 26, 2025
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Morris Library to host Renaissance-era art exhibit during Liberty Arts Festival

Morris Library to host Renaissance-era art exhibit during Liberty Arts Festival

An anonymous private art collector is allowing the Morris Area Public Library to present a one-day special exhibition of original Renaissance-era works by legendary artists from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 26, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

National Weather Service warns of possible funnel clouds Friday

National Weather Service warns of possible funnel clouds Friday

The weather service said the clouds typically do not pose any kind of hazard and do not support strong, damaging tornadoes.

By Kevin Solari●
July 25, 2025 at 12:29 pm CDT

Morris Hospital announces CPR, AED and first aid training class

Morris Hospital announces CPR, AED and first aid training class

Morris Hospital is offering the American Heart Association's CPR, AED and First Aid Training course from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Shabbona School, 725 School St., Morris.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 24, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Coal City United Methodist hosts blood drive Wednesday, Aug. 13

Coal City United Methodist hosts blood drive Wednesday, Aug. 13

Coal City United Methodist Church is hosting a blood drive from o3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 6805 E. McArdle Road.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 23, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

People gather in Morris to ‘make good trouble’ by protesting Trump administration policies

People gather in Morris to ‘make good trouble’ by protesting Trump administration policies

A crowd of people lined Illinois Route 47 in Morris Thursday to 'make good trouble,' as the late civil rights leader and Congressman John Lewis often referred to peaceful protesting.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 23, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Downtown Morris home to sidewalk sales this Saturday

Downtown Morris home to sidewalk sales this Saturday

Liberty Street in Morris will be busy all day Saturday as the Morris Restaurant and Retail Association hosts its annual Sidewalk Sales.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 22, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Minooka Police Department hosts National Night out Tuesday, Aug. 5

Minooka Police Department hosts National Night out Tuesday, Aug. 5

The Minooka Police Department is hosting its National Night Out from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5 at Lions Park, 8875 McEvilly Road.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 22, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Morris Summer Concert Series moves indoors Thursday due to high heat

Morris Summer Concert Series moves indoors Thursday due to high heat

The City of Morris is moving the StingRays performance scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Thursday to the auditorium at Morris Community High School, 1000 Union St. due to the forecast of intense heat.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 22, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Wabena Bridge over I-80 in Minooka reopens

Wabena Bridge over I-80 in Minooka reopens

The Wabena Road Bridge has reopened over I-80 in Minooka.

By Jessie Molloy●
July 21, 2025 at 3:12 pm CDT

Morris Police Department hosts National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 5

Morris Police Department hosts National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 5

The Morris Police Department, Morris Fire Protection District, and many first responders will be holding a National Night Out from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 5 at Goold Park, 308 Northern Ave.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 21, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT
Coaler DRIVE prepares for upcoming Back to School Bash

Coaler DRIVE prepares for upcoming Back to School Bash

There have been many events and programs around Coal City the last year that come from Coaler DRIVE, including the upcoming Back to School Bash from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 26 at Campbell Park, 580 S. Broadway St.

By Michael Urbanec●
July 21, 2025 at 8:05 am CDT
Meeting focuses on transportation needs for seniors, others in Kendall, Grundy, La Salle region

Meeting focuses on transportation needs for seniors, others in Kendall, Grundy, La Salle region

North Central Illinois Council of Governments' transportation committee identifies needs to improve transportation services for the general public with an emphasis on seniors, people with disabilities, individuals with lower incomes, and veterans.

By Judy Harvey●
July 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

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