The Illinois State Police said Thursday that a five-vehicle crash briefly closed Interstate 80 between Morris and Minooka Thursday morning, and traffic is still moving slowly on the shoulder while crews clean up the mess

Both True North locations at 539 Bedford Rd. and 1338 Clay Street in Morris will be home to their usual vendors Sunday, but they’ll also be home to a celebration of the end of summer.

Morris Hospital is hosting its Stroke Support Group from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at the Morris Hospital YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Ave., Morris.

Morris Hospital and the Morris Hospital YMCA are hosting a heart-healthy diet program from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 2200 W. Dupont Ave.

Join the 4th annual Morris Beer Festival from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6 for some brews from nearly 50 breweries, live music and food vendors at Goold Park, 308 Northern Ave. Morris.

The Village of Coal City is hosting its fifth annual Fall Fest starting at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 all along Broadway Street.

Morris Hospital has named Ottawa resident and nurse Danielle Siibert its Fire Starter of the Month for August.

The Morris Area Public Library is inviting community members to join a bus trip to Rock Island’s Circa ‘21 Dinner Playhouse on Wednesday, Oct. 1 to see “Come From Away.”

Morris Hospital neurologist Dr. Isaac Mezo will talk about concussions during a free program from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19 at the Morris Hospital YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Ave.

Grundy Bank’s Tami Coss, assistant vice president, has graduated from the Community Bankers School, sponsored by the Community Bankers Association of Illinois.

The Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight has announced its events for September.

NASCAR announced Wednesday it will return to Chicagoland Speedway over Fourth of July weekend.

The Grundy County Zoning Board of Appeals recommended that the Land Use Committee reject amending the zoning on a property north of Interstate 80 on Brisbin Road from agricultural to zoning.

Grundy County is beginning its comprehensive planning process, and is kicking it off with a campaign called “Level Up Grundy County.”

The Morris City Council approved an ordinance preventing children from riding electric scooters in public spaces while also limiting anyone riding one in public to 10 mph.

Proctor & Gamble's Greater Chicago Fulfillment Center in Morris partnered with the United Way of Grundy County to hold a school supply drive, giving their employees a chance to make a difference for local school children.

The Grundy County Corn Festival is just around the corner, and the first button of the festival’s 76th year has been sold to Morris Mayor Chris Brown.

The Morris City Council approved four agreements for the development of an AI data center on 158 acres of the Clarius Property south of US Route 6 crossing over Gun Club Road Monday night.

The Minooka Police Department is asking drivers to buckle up as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign, which will see heightened enforcement through Tuesday, Sept. 2.

Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers will host its annual Corn Fest 5K on Saturday, Sept. 27, as part of the Grundy County Corn Festival.

The First Presbyterian Church in Morris is hosting a pet blessing from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 200 E. Jackson St.

Downtown Morris and the Grundy County Courthouse Lawn were colorful and busy Saturday as the Liberty Arts Festival returned, bringing along with it artists of all types.

The Grundy Economic Development Council shared an economic snapshot with the Grundy County Board on Tuesday, discussing the county's 8.1% growth from 2010 to 2024, making it the sixth fastest growing county in Illinois.

Andy and Kala Bormet, and the rest of their family, which includes six kids, four dogs, several cats and two guinea pigs, are recovering after a fire on Monday morning.

The Village of Channahon said in a news release Thursday that construction on Canadian National’s Chicago Logistics Hub intermodal facility will begin in the coming weeks, and it provided a summary.

As part of its Meals on Wheels partnership, Tacos Before Vatos will offer made-from scratch lunches and dinners to Meals on Wheels clients age age 60-plus as well as spouses of eligible clients.

The annual Megan’s Mission 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, as part of Coal City’s annual Fall Festival.

Heidi Miller, the Grundy County Land Use Director and Alec McDonald, the Grundy County Development Director, discuss the ongoings around the county and share information about a survey it would like residents to fill out.

The Morris Hospital Auxiliary is hosting its annual golf outing Monday, Sept. 22 at The Creek golf course, 5355 Saratoga Road, Morris, with all proceeds benefiting the Morris Hospital Patient Transportation program.

The Grundy County Courthouse Lawn and the rest of Downtown Morris will be filled with artists, their art, and all sorts of performances on Saturday, Aug. 16 for the Liberty Arts Festival.

Pieces From the Heart Quilt Guild held its fourth Quilt of Valor Ceremony on Sunday at Saratoga School, honoring 44 veterans for their service.

Sweet Tooth in Morris carries nostalgic candy, gourmet chocolate and more. Hey Sweetie in downtown Ottawa offers a variety of candies and ice cream.

The Grundy County Chamber announced Wednesday that Gilted Edge Winery, 9396 Plattville Road in Newark, is joining the chamber.

For the last 15 years, Operation St. Nick has aided military personnel and veterans with improving their family situations by giving them financial aid in their time of need, and this year's program just wrapped up.

The local PFLAG chapter celebrated one year of supporting local LGBTQ+ people and their families last week with a special toast at Keg Grove Brewing in Morris.

Representatives from PMA Securities spoke to the Morris Community High School Board on Monday to break down how the district will finance the $67 million addition as approved by voters last April.

Grundy Bank announced Friday that Ava Terry will be taking over as the bank’s new marketing director.

Morris Hospital announced Friday that Dr. Bo Wang will be joining the hospital as a general surgeon.

The First Presbyterian Church in Morris is hosting musical trio the Shy Godzillas at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17 at 200 E. Jackson St.

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.

Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers has added board-certified advanced practice registered nurse Stephanie Mickley to its gastroenterology practice. Mickley joins the staff of Dr. Afreen Hyder at Morris Hospital Gastroenterology Specialists, 151 W. High Street in Morris.

The Morris Rotary Club has awarded eight $1,000 scholarships to local high school students.

Julie Buck, the Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Grundy COunty, and Byram Fager, the CEO of the the Southern Illinois Community Foundation, have been appointed to Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s Charitable Advisory Council.

The Eggventure Cafe at 410 Mondamin St. in Minooka celebrated its grand opening on July 12 with breakfast and lunch specials, along with enthusiastic support from the community.

The Morris City Council passed an ordinance Monday night that will allow facilities like factories and distribution centers to place solar panels on their roofs without a permitting process.

Morris Cruise Night will again take over Liberty Street from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. this Saturday benefiting the Fallen Outdoors.

The City of Morris is hosting a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday at City Hall, 700 N. Division St.

Illinois landowners and farmers will have more flexibility when it comes to hunting on their own property after legislation signed into law on Friday, Aug. 1.

The Del Bergeson Orchestra will perform at 6:30 p.m. Thursday to cap off the City of Morris’ Summer Concert Series on the Grundy County Courthouse Lawn, 111 E. Washington St.

The Three French Hens Country Market returns from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday in Downtown Morris, bringing vendors selling produce, plants, art, crafts, antiques, t-shirts, baked goods, and more to the parking lot behind 402 Liberty St and along Jackson St.