The Grundy County Sheriff's Office will begin its St. Patrick's Day enforcement campaign on Friday, making an extra effort to keep drunk and high drivers off the road through Friday, March 23.

The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce has named PFLAG of Morris/Grundy Area its Organization of the Year.

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Kendall, La Salle, DeKalb and Grundy counties that is expected to impact Ottawa, Marseilles, Morris, Coal City, Minooka, Joliet and more.

Keg Grove, a business new to Grundy County within the last few years, has been named the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce's Business of the Year.

Morris Elementary School is letting junior high students out at 2:10 p.m. and elementary students out at 2:35 p.m. due to the forecasted severe weather

The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce and Grundy Economic Development Council brought together over 500 people from local businesses, governments and organizations to celebrate accomplishments from around the county on Wednesday.

The City of Morris is hosting an electronics recycling event with First American Recycling on March 20 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Grundy and Kendall County 4-H members met at the Kendall County Fairgrounds to learn about animal health stewardship and standards that sustain consumer trust from industry leaders.

Taelor Stuedemann will talk about osteoporosis risk factors, symptoms, and the importance of managing the condition on March 10, during the presentation “Strong Bones Make Strong People.”

Older adults in Grundy County can now enjoy a monthly lunch, Bingo, and exercise program at the new Morris Hospital YMCA.

Wendy's and the Shell Gas Station on Green Acre Drive in Morris will have to boil their water for the next day or two after the City of Morris issued a boil order.

The Morris Theatre Guild begins its performances of "Steel Magnolias" at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

The City of Morris announced the bands that will participate in the Summer Concert starting Thursday, May 28.

Stroke survivors invited to Morris Hospital support group on March 10.

Julianne Buck, the Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Grundy County, shares information on the new Grundy County Estate Planning Council.

Babe's Tap owners Tara and Nate Kruger have been named the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce's Entrepreneurs of the Year.

The Morris Area Public Library said Thursday that it is no longer accepting passport appointments due to changes made by the federal government.

Managing diabetes starts with understanding carbohydrates — and that’s what this program is designed to teach.

The Morris Police Department announced Tuesday that Marshall Szpara, 22, of Seneca, has been charged with first degree murder and other charges in relation to a shooting early Saturday morning.

The Grundy County Health Department's annual Senior Expo returns on Wednesday, May 20, and this time, attendees will get to share their ideas for a future Senior Center.

Kendall-Grundy Community Action, a division of the Kendall County Health Department, is accepting applications for the 2026 Community Services Block Grant Scholarship.

Gov. JB Pritzker's proposal, Buiding Up IL, is a push for affordable housing by tearing down local zoning restrictions that otherwise limit multi-family housing, often a flashpoint in communities.

The work will be carried out in several stages but initially will require lane closures in both directions of Chicago Street between McDonough Street and Doris Avenue, according to IDOT.

In response to community needs, Morris Hospital and the Morris Hospital YMCA have expanded their free Pedaling for Parkinson’s exercise class by adding a session.

Minooka Community High School yearbook earns national recognition.

Karen Nall, the executive director for the United Way of Grundy County, shares information on the United Way's trivia night on Saturday, May 9.

Organizations around Grundy County are preparing to take a chilly dip on Saturday, March 14, during the Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois.

Julian Rosario, 35, of Channahon, was pronounced dead after a shooting in the 100 block of Washington Street in Morris at around 1 a.m. Saturday.

State Sen. Patrick Joyce, D-Essex, shares information on opportunities within the 40th district, and what he's been up to in Springfield.

The Village of Mazon and its residents will be celebrating this summer as the village celebrates its sesquicentennial; the Village of Mazon, as of August, will be 150 years old.

Ever wonder where those eyeglasses in the Lions Club dropbox go? Odds are, eyeglasses donated in Morris end up going to I Care, International.

Real estate news: The single-family residence located at 1787 Kingtree Drive in Morris was sold on Feb. 4, for $426,000, or $162 per square foot.

Kaeden Martin and Andrew Wiley, both of Morris, will participate in the finals of the 12U division of the state 2Ball competition on March 16 during the IHSA 3A championship game.

Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon invites families out to family movie night on Friday. Registration is required.

The Forest Preserve District of Will County‘s Trail Club February walk will be Thursday at Lake Chaminwood Preserve in Channahon.

Minooka Community High School is accepting nominations for the 4th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

Julie Wilkinson, Business Development Director for the City of Morris, shares information on changes coming to Morris, along with some information on upcoming events.

Longtime Morris babysitter and educator Jo Dergo celebrated her 90th birthday on Feb. 13.

A single-family home in Minooka that sold for $840,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Grundy County during the past week.

Nancy Norton, the president and CEO of the Grundy Economic Development Council, shares information coming out of the most recent Advancing Grundy Initiative update.

Meghan and Tim Fehr last month acquired Body and Soul in downtown Morris, following the retirement of Rick Eddy, who founded the health food store in 1996.

Joliet Junior College's president said his administration recommends a $2 per credit tuition increase. He said the adjustment is not being proposed to solve a financial crisis but to prevent one.

Montage Wine Bar and the friends of Reverend Roy Backus will be celebrating his life from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 at 307 Liberty St. Morris, with an open jam session.

The Morris Hospital Foundation is offering a number of healthcare scholarships for students pursuing the field during the 2026-27 academic year.

Schools, churches and residents from across the district answered the legislators’ call to create heartfelt notes and delivered over 1,500 Valentine’s Day cards.

Nancy Kuhajda, horticulture educator with the University of Illinois Extension serving Grundy, Kankakee and Will counties, will teach the classes.

The Morris Area Public Library’s expansion project is moving into phase two starting Tuesday, and the library will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Morris Community High School honored its Illinois State Scholars during its board meeting on Monday.

The Morris Community High School Board voted on a new mascot Monday night, deciding to rename the school mascot to the Warriors.

Looking for a good book? You now have plenty of options in Will and Grundy counties.