Morris

Morris Hospital announced Tuesday that it will hold a special Rhythm of Our Youth screening from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 12, at the Morris Hospital YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Ave.

True North’s Building Two at 1338 Clay St. in Morris now has a second floor, and True North Celebrated with a ribbon cutting from the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce on May 15.

The Hammers and Noters Dulcimer Society (HANDS) of Illinois returns from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15 for its 35th annual Gebhard Woods Dulcimer Festival, featuring live performances and workshops.

Morris Hospital and the Morris Hospital YMCA are launching a new exercise class for people with Parkinson's Disease called "PWR! Moves", a new class that meets from 1 p.m. to 1:50 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Ave.

The Morris Area Public Library and the City of Morris are again teaming up to bring back Movies in the Park on Friday, June 27, Friday, July 18, Friday, Aug. 15 and Friday, Sept. 12 at Goold Park, 308 Northern Ave.

The Grundy County Health Department announced Friday that mosquitos collected in Channahon on Monday, May 19, have tested positive for West Nile Virus.

fForest Fest returns from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday at Goold Park, 308 Northern Ave., bringing with it acts like Pet Needs, the Boy Detective, and a brand new multi-stage set up.

Coal City United Methodist Church at 6805 E. McArdle Road is hosting a community blood drive with the Versiti Blood Center from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3.

Karen Nall, the Executive Director of the United Way of Grundy County, discusses changes coming to her organization.

Morris Hospital hosted a celebratory luncheon at the Morris Country Club to celebrate and show appreciation to the hospital volunteers who have reached milestones in both volunteer hours and years of service.

Morris Hospital is hosting its Stroke Support Group from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10 at the Morris Hospital YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Ave., Morris.

Children and their families across La Salle County will receive extra groceries in part thanks to a recent grant awarded by the Starved Rock Country Community Foundation.

Julianne Buck, the Executive Director for the Community Foundation for Grundy County, talks about a giving circle and how to start one.

Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois and AgeGuide of Northeastern Illinois held a Public Day of Advocacy Wednesday to raise awareness about the Older Americans Act as Older Americans Month comes to a close.

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

Operation St. Nick is beginning its 2025 Military Program on Monday, stretching across the month of June into the Fourth of July, and this year's program marks over $500,000 in aid given to veterans and serving military members.

Shorewood resident Jacquie Secrest has been named Morris Hospital’s Fire Starter of the Month for her role as a Service Excellence Liaison.

The Grundy County Health Department’s third annual Senior Expo nearly drew its largest crowd ever on Wednesday, getting senior citizens from around the county together for bingo and lunch.

The City of Morris will kick off the summer at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 29 with the Wayne Messmer Combo playing on the Grundy County Courthouse lawn at 111 E. Washington St.

The John Martin Steele VFW Post 6049 hosted a Memorial Day celebration Monday on the Grundy County Courthouse Lawn, honoring deceased veterans.

Morris Hospital is opening up registration for Camp 911, which takes place from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, June 13 for children entering third, fourth or fifth grade in Fall 2025.

Matt Baker originally thought he’d be a journalist, but a love for the classrooms of his youth was always in the back of his mind, so he changed his plans at the University of Illinois.

The Morris Area Public Library is hosting juggling storyteller Chris Fascione from 1 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Saturday, June 28 at the library, 604 Liberty St.

Morris Hospital announced Wednesday that 17 of its healthcare providers have been recognized by Professional Research Consultants, Inc. for excellent quality of care.

The Grundy County Speedway is now a NASCAR Home Track, which means points earned at the Speedway go into standings for other Home Tracks across the country.

Village Christian Church announced Tuesday that it hosted its 200th mobile food pantry, having served thousands of people in need since its inception.

Coal City United Methodist Church at 6805 E. McArdle Road invites students entering fourth through ninth grades to attend Musical Theatre Camp, directed by Shanan D'Agostino.

Coal City United Methodist Church at 6805 E. McArdle Road is inviting all kids entering first through fifth grades to join them for "Road Trip" vacation bible school from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, June 16 through Thursday, June 19.

The Grundy County 40&8 Blue Chevaliers presented a posthumous award to two fallen Morris police officers on Law Enforcement Memorial Day last Thursday.

The Grundy Veterans Assistance Commission issued a news release Thursday highlighting the many Memorial Day events going on around Grundy County and recounting the holiday’s history.

Morris Hospital announced Tuesday that it has added board-certified gastroenterologist Dr. Afreen Hyder to its new gastroenterology physician practice.

The Minooka Hockey Club celebrated its January opening earlier in April with a ribbon cutting from the Channahon-Minooka Chamber of Commerce.

The weather is getting warmer and school is nearly out, which means it’s time for the Morris City Pool to open for the season.

Morris Hospital and the YMCA are hosting a free nutrition seminar from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 at the Morris Hospital YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Ave., Morris, called "Build Balanced Meals for Weight Loss."

Morris Hospital is hosting a community blood drive with the Versiti Blood Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 23 in Versiti’s mobile bus parked at the Morris Hospital Diamond, Coal City Campus, 1450 E. Division St., Diamond.

The Grundy County Health Department is again hosting its annual Celebration of Seniors Senior Expo from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 21 at Jennifer’s Garden, 55 Gore Road, Morris.

The City of Morris announced in a news release Wednesday that Spring Cleanup Week will begin Monday, May 19.

Julie Wilkinson, Business Development Director for the City of Morris, discusses developments within the city's business world.

We Care of Grundy County is hosting its annual Charity Golf Outing Monday, May 19 at Creek at Morris Country Club.

The Morris Area Public Library broke ground on its new addition Monday evening, which will add a 106-person capacity meeting room.

The Morris Area Public Library is inviting the community to see what it’s like inside a hot air balloon from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 21.

Meals on Wheels of Grundy County hosted an open house Thursday morning at Saratoga Towers, 1700 Newton Drive, where it showed off its services, and also shared its need for more volunteer drivers.

First Presbyterian Church in Morris is hosting a pancake breakfast at 11 a.m. Sunday at 200 E. Jackson St.

Over 230 people filled Jennifer's Garden at 555 Gore Road in Morris Monday morning for the annual Grundy Economic Development Council Legislative Breakfast, where local representatives answered questions from an audience made up of the local business community.

The LaSalle-Peru, Kaneland, Rochelle, Morris, Ottawa and Sycamore High School boys track teams took part in the Interstate 8 Conference Championship meet Tuesday at Rochelle High school.

38th District State Senator Sue Rezin, R-Morris, and 40th District State Senator Patrick Joyce, D-Essex, addressed a group of business leaders Monday morning regarding how new data centers affect both energy and water resources in Northern and Eastern Illinois.

The Board of Directors at Morris Hospital has appointed its new officers and a new member.

The Grundy Economic Development Commission hosted its annual Legislative Breakfast Monday morning, where local legislators were able to answer questions from the business community.

Aindra Hogan, Vice President of Development of Grundy Economic Development Commission, reflects on her first few months in her role.

The Grundy County Land Use Department has distributed pollinator-friendly flower seed packets to libraries in Grundy County for Mother's Day.