Dave Anderson and Karen Pielin’s digging into their parents’ scrapbooks and photos provided them an in-depth look at what life was like for a young couple during World War II, and now they’re working on a book of their own.

An idea discussed one night by two veterans, Max Valdez and Joe Guereca, at the Coal City Area Club was brought to life in just a few weeks. Leading to the first Operation Firm Handshake Veterans Picnic in 2013.

The 40&8 isn't new to Morris as a veteran group, but it was revived in 2018 by Jerry Terando, Steve Huetteman and Chef de Gare of Voiture Rob Dettman.

Who are the veterans honored on the flagpole at Immaculate Conception church? Morris resident Rick Martino works with the Veterans Legacy Center to find out.

The Tag-a-Long Dog Park at 605 Michael St. is a product of volunteerism around Morris, first springing up as a Girl Scout project from Emily Lamaze before it took on a life of its own, becoming the pet project of area resident Jerry Cyrkiel.

Grundy County will celebrate Veterans Day Monday with many ceremonies across the county, including one at 11 a.m. Monday at the Diamond Banquet Hall, 55 S. Daly St. in Diamond and at 11 a.m. Monday at the Grundy County Courthouse, 111 E. Washington St. in Morris.

A vehicle “wanted for a homicide in Chicago” was involved in a crash on Interstate 55 in Will County and occupants were taken into custody, police said.

Hugo Gonzalez, a 13-year Marine veteran, hasn't stopped his work just because he's officially retired from his service.

Coal City Mayor David Spesia and Village Trustee CJ Lauterbur spent their youths in the military, but they've since stepped into a different kind of service in helping the Village of Coal City function.