Grundy County

The Grundy County Health Department announced Friday that it has once again had mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus, this time in Morris.

Joliet Junior College is officially expanding, as the long-discussed Grundy County campus has been approved by all parties.

There were 447 vehicle entries and many, many more people on Liberty Street in Morris on Saturday as Morris Cruise Night returned for the summer.
Grundy Bank's inaugural Lip Sync Battle for Charity turned an afternoon of lip-synced performances into a community fundraiser, with six local nonprofits competing for audience votes and donations while a capacity crowd cheered them on at the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Downtown

The Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Fest returned Saturday and Sunday to Goold Park, filling the park left muddy by the Thursday storms with acoustic sounds.
The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office is starting its 4th of July enforcement period on Friday, running through Monday, July 6; during this time, officers will focus on catching impaired and unbuckled drivers.

Twenty-seven high school students have been selected for paid summer internships at 15 Grundy County businesses and organizations.

A farmer who uses draft mules instead of tractors will explain how to grow food sustainably at a free talk hosted by the Morris Area Garden Club.

The Morris Barbeque Association's fifth annual Rhythm & BBQ Festival returns from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at Goold Park.

Riverside Healthcare recognized as LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer, the only hospital in Kankakee County to earn the designation

North Central Behavioral Health Systems has appointed Michael Lau, a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience, to lead Health Directions, expanding the organization's mental health services across six counties.
The State of the City event in Morris scheduled for Wednesday at the Morris Country Club will be postponed due to forecasted severe weather.
The Coal City Police Department is investigating the theft of a vehicle, criminal damage to property, and criminal trespassing that occurred on Saturday.

Coal City Superintendent Chris Spencer discusses the role St. Juvin VFW Post 1336 plays in the school district, and how the district and village are celebrating America's 250th birthday.
Camp 911 took advantage of the beautiful weather Friday morning, the day after some of the stormiest seen in the region in a long time, to show kids what to do should an emergency situation arise again.

The Grundy County Health Department announced Friday that it discovered West Nile Virus from mosquitoes in Coal City earlier in the week.

The University of Illinois Extension is offering free, research-based guidance to help residents safely clean up after severe storms and prepare for future weather disasters.

A tornado touched down near Dwight on Thursday evening as it continued on a path into Kankakee County
