Grundy County, Illinois news from the Morris Herald-News, part of the Shaw Local News Network
Individuals interested in getting a flu shot through Morris Hospital should call a clinic to schedule an appointment in September and October.
The Channahon Fire Protection District were assisting with a chemical incident involving a rail car at Americans Styrenics on Thursday. The situation was deemed not an immediate safety threat to the public, the fire district said.
Morris is one of the 12 communities that is included in the newly-formed Illinois River Cities & Towns Initiative, a coalition of mayor-led cities and towns along the Illinois River.
Pesciolino Oseteria in Channahon recently revamped its menu and website and remodeled the restaurant in honor of its upcoming anniversary.
State Sen. Sue Rezin of Morris is joining with State Rep. Jed Davis of Yorkville in co-hosting a pet supply drive this fall to benefit the Kendall County Animal Control.
Scott McMaster succeeds former director Mike Petrick, who was promoted to assistant village administrator for Channahon in August.
This year’s Grundy County Corn Festival is again taking place over five days, beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 25, and running through Sunday, Sept. 29.
Authentic Counseling and Therapy is located at 111 W. Jackson St., Morris and is owned by Christina Christensen & Jessica Anderson-Gonzalez.
Joliet Junior College and an exploratory committee made up of Grundy area officials have been working since last year on an expansion into Morris that would bring a new building, though a location has not yet been determined.
Motorists traveling in the eastbound direction of Interstate 80 should consider alternative routes to avoid the area, IDOT officials said.
Fall offers its own unique festivals and community celebrations throughout the northern Will County area. Check here for a listing of special events in September and October.
Join the Morris Retail Association and the Grundy County Historical Society and Museum in celebrating Illinois’ state fossil at the Tully Monster Festival on Saturday, Oct. 26.
The winning Illinois Lottery scratch-off ticket was purchased at a Circle K gas station and convenience store in Channahon,
Early bird registration for the Corn Fest 5K run is currently underway through Saturday, Aug. 24 for $25 per person.
Here are some things to do in and around Grundy County the weekend of Friday, Sept. 13.
Urban Kitchen Restaurant in Crest Hill, 2424 Plainfield Road, Suite 100, is now part of AgeGuide’s Senior Dine Restaurant Program.
A former Joliet police officer has pleaded not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges and a judge released him from custody after he surrendered to the Drug Enforcement Administration.
Racing historian Stan Kalwasinski will deliver a presentation on the history of automobile racing in the Grundy County area at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the Grundy County Historical Society Museum, 510 Illinois Ave. in Morris.
A new kayak rental station is now up and running at Will County’s Lake Chaminwood Preserve in Channahon and is ready to go for the Labor Day weekend.
Applications for the JJC Board of Trustees open seat must be filed by 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 6, either by email, or postmarked by that date through mail.
Weekend and overnight lane closures planned for I-55 bridge project slated to continue into December.
The Morris Theatre Guild is holding auditions for children ages seven to 18 to perform Shrek, Jr., a musical.
A gathering featuring attorney Thomas DeVore as the guest speaker was relocated to Washington Square in Ottawa, after the Ottawa American Legion canceled the Thursday event less than 48 hours before it was set to occur, because it would have violated its bylaws to host it.
On Tuesday, Candy and Corn in Minooka sold out of caramel apples. Dan's Homemade Candies in Joliet also had high demand on its first day of caramel apple season.
Grundy Bank employees and community members came together over August to collect school supplies that were distributed to Stevens Intermediate School, Wilmington Middle School and Wilmington High School.
The Radiation Therapy Center of Morris Hospital provides cancer care close to home using the latest radiation therapy technology.
Fall offers its own full season of festivals and community celebrations throughout Will County. Check here for listing of special events coming up August through October.
The Saratoga Elementary School Board had a crowd for its meeting Wednesday night as it discussed potentially dissolving its long-running transportation district in favor of accepting bids from bus providers to serve the district.
The Joliet Junior College Board of Trustees is seeking applicants willing to serve as a trustee until the April 2025 election
Four Morris Community High School students traveled to Japan this summer on a trip organized Carolyne Joseph with Constellation Energy and new science teacher Belinda Baxta.
One person was killed in a crash involving a semitrailer and a minivan on Interstate 80 near Morris in Grundy County.
Two Indiana men were found dead Sunday evening after a search on La Salle Lake near rural Marseilles.
Participating agendies in Will County include the St. John Lutheran Church Food Pantry, 2650 Plainfield Road, Joliet; and H.E.A.L. Riverwalk Food Pantry, 350 N. Broadway Street, Joliet,.
Morris held the 2024 Liberty Arts Festival on Saturday
The Morris Community High School Board voted Monday night to open bids for a new gym floor and bleachers.
The Morris Community High School's $2.18 million elevator project will continue into the school year, with the expectation that it'll be finished by January.
As restrictions in cellphone use increase across the US, local educators discuss what has been done and what could be done in the future to keep the students focused in the classroom.
Grundy County Coroner John Callahan announced Wednesday that he is investigating the death of Jaime A. Olave, 51, Aurora, after an incident early Monday morning in Minooka.
The Grundy Economic Development Council held an internship recognition reception on Aug. 8 to congratulate the 12th Grundy County Summer Internship Program participants.
Here are five things to do in and around Grundy County the week of Wednesday, Aug. 14.
Morris police responded at around noon Thursday to the 300 Block of West Illinois Avenue due to reports of a shooting.
The Channahon Fire Protection District celebrated the opening of a new fire station Thursday afternoon, showing off the nearly $4 million facility.
Here are five things to do in and around Grundy County the week following Wednesday, Aug. 7.
Adrian Jimenez Jr., 23, of Joliet was arrested Friday on several charges related to drugs and weapons possession.
Illinois voters looking to vote by mail in the Nov. 5 general election can submit an application to their county clerk’s office.
Jeffrey Conley, 52, of Gardner, was arrested for murder early Sunday morning.
The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter at Coal City High School sent seven of its officers to the FBLA Summer Leadership Workshop in Springfield.
A Back to School Bash is coming to Coal City at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10 at Campbell Park, 580 S. Broadway St.
The investigation of a Channahon sex crime was conducted by the Channahon Police Department, the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center, the Bolingbrook Police Department and the Illinois State Police Forensic Science Laboratory.
Marvin and Kris Perino, who have owned and operated Babe's Tap in Coal City since July 1989, are retiring at the end of the month.