Morris

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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."

The Morris Area Garden Club announced that Sarah Rossi of Morris is the winner of the 2025-26 MAGC scholarship.

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.

Her passion for teaching turns her classes into hands-on learning experiences that embrace a wealth of topics designed to nurture well-rounded students.

Meals on Wheels is inviting the community to an open house from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 8 at Saratoga Towers, 1700 Newton Dr., Morris, where they can meet neighbors, enjoy a lunch, and learn about the work Meals on Wheels does.

The Morris Public Works crews have installed bottle filling stations in several parks in town thanks to a $20,000 grant to the city from LyondellBasell.

Nurturing generosity of spirit is a lesson taken to heart by students at Immaculate Conception School in Morris, where a spirited year-round giving project helps a variety of nonprofits and their causes.

Morris Hospital announced in a news release Thursday that it is one of 35 hospitals in Illinois to receive an “A” on the spring 2025 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

Morris Hospital is offering the American Heart Association's Heartsaver CPR, AED and First Aid training course for the general public from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, May 19 at Shabbona School, 725 School St., Morris.

Devan Gagliardo, the Program Director for the Community Foundation of Grundy County, shares information on the philanthropy the foundation helps with and how the community can leave a legacy behind.

The Morris Area Garden Club is hosting a plant, gift and bake sale from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 10 at the VFW, 309 McKinley St. in Morris.

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.

Features of the Joliet luncheon include a style show from Brianna Lynn’s Boutique in Morris and the “Mayhem to Miracles” testimony from author and speaker Delores Liesner.

Grundy Bank is offering advice to prevent financial exploitation of older adults through social media, the Grundy County Health Department’s 3rd Annual Senior Expo and at it’s Morris and Wilmington branches in recognition of Older Americans Month.

The Market on Mill, Utica's long-dreamed-of outdoor shopping plaza, opened for business Saturday.

Volunteers from Sherwin-Williams donated their time and talents to repaint the Morris Area Public Library's staff lounge, according to a Thursday news release.

Morris Hospital announced Tuesday that Kelly Runchey, a charge nurse for its east medical and surgical unit, has been named the April Fire Starter of the Month.

Christina Van Yperen, President and CEO of the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce, talks about the success of Family Fest 2025.

Larry Simotes was looking for a way to give back, and came up with an idea that combined both his love of dogs and his respect for veterans: It led to the creation of Minooka’s Veterans Dog Park.

The Morris Retail and Restaurant Association is shaking things up for its annual Girls Night Out, according to a Friday news release, with a new theme and a twist on the after party.

Morris Hospital and Healthcare Centers announced Monday that rheumatologists Dr. Hadi Hedayati, Dr. Deena Raval, and Dr. Belal Said and endocrinology nurse practitioner Jennifer Greggain are moving from 1345 Edwards St. to 1051 W. US Route 6, Suite 300.

A bus tour led by Illinois Democratic senators made a stop in Joliet to speak out against cuts to social programs proposed by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. 

Drip Drop Aesthetics has opened its second location in Diamond at Diamond Suites, 2290 Division St.

There are many ways to support pollinators and other wildlife in home landscapes, according to University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator Nicole Flowers-Kimmerle.

The City of Morris placed a balanced budget on file for approval Monday night, which is up for full approval at a special meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 1.

The Morris Theatre Guild will show it’s next production, “Drowning Girls”, starting at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 9 and 10, and then May 16 and 17 and then at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 11 and May 18.

As the weather gets warmer, the Grundy County Speedway prepares for another season, this time starting Saturday, April 26 for the Spring Classic.

Concerns over rising food prices and food security have sparked a strong interest in home gardening. Community gardens sold out spaces early this year.

Coal City United Methodist Church is hosting a Drive-Up Pork Chop Dinner from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26 at 6805 E. McArdle Rd.

New Community Christian Church in Morris celebrated its new home on Heritage Drive on Monday, just in time for Easter.

The Morris Community High School Board approved fee increases during its meeting Monday night, updating the textbook, lab, driver's ed, band, PE uniform, Grundy Area Vocational Center, IHSA and pay-to-ride fees.

Here is the list of couples who applied for La Salle County marriage licenses from March 17 through March 31, 2025.

Voters in Grundy County determined this election who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

The Village Christian Church in Minooka hosted its eighth annual Dance the Night Away prom for people with special needs on Friday, April 4, treating guests to limo rides, a red carpet walk, games, dancing and more.

Kelly McDonald will be the new Commercial Lender at Grundy Bank, it announced in a Monday news release.

The Grundy County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday that it has arrested a 17-year-old who had allegedly stolen a firearm in Peru after a pursuit that ended near Arby's on Route 6 in Morris.

The Morris Lions Club is hosting an easter egg hunt at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Goold Park, east of Union Street in Morris.