Grundy Bank is accepting submissions for its annual “Lights, Camera, Save!” video contest.

Morris Cruise Night returns with its October event at 4 p.m. on Saturday, with cars old and new along with another beneficiary, Angels of Hope.

The Grundy Economic Development Council will be hosting a post tour from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. starting with the Morris Municipal Airport before heading to Procter & Gamble’s Morris facility.

Downtown Morris will be the home of many ghosts, vampires, cartoon characters and more from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 for the annual Downtown Trick or Treat.

LyondellBasell, in partnership with the Illinois Manufacturing Association and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center hosted the “Makers on the Move” bus tour on Tuesday.

Morris Hospital is hosting a blood drive with the Versiti Blood Center from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10 at conference rooms 2 and 3 at the hospital, 150 W. High Street.

The Joliet Region Easterseals is hosting a family wellness event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at Lions Park, 598 Michael Drive, Morris.

The City of Morris and First America Recycling are hosting their last e-recycling event of the year from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 at 1000 E. Armstrong St. in Morris.

Morris Hospital and the Morris Hospital YMCA are hosting a program called “Low Sodium for Disease Management” from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 2200 W. Dupont Ave.

The Morris Theatre Guild has announced the cast of “The Great Beyond”, a play about two sisters reuniting after losing their beloved father.

The Grundy County Corn Festival announced Monday the winning button numbers for the second week following the festival.

The City of Morris announced Tuesday that Main Street between Liberty and Franklin Streets will be closed from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Thursday.

The bridge carrying Wabena Road over Interstate 80 in Minooka will be closed starting Monday, weather permitting, according to an announcement from the Illinois Department of Transportation.

The Morris Retail and Restaurant Association is hosting the first annual Wiggin Out in Morris from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 in Downtown Morris.

Morris Hospital is offering a new prenatal exercise class from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Wednesdays at the Morris Hospital YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Ave.

A physical therapist from Morris Hospital is presenting a free program, "Fall Prevention for Seniors" from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 at the Morris Hospital YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Ave.

Julianne Buck, the executive director of the Community Foundation for Grundy County, shares some ideas for donations beyond cash in advance of National Philanthropy Month, which is in November.

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

The First Presbyterian Church in Morris is hosting two Playful Pals Craft Club events in October, each costing $5 per child.

Classic Car Show, a two-day event set for Oct. 4-5 at the Grundy County Fairgrounds, features classic vehicles, a swap meet, craft show and raffle drawings.

The Illinois Farm Bureau said August was the driest for the corn belt since 2013, and the Illinois State Climatologist’s office noted that as of Sept. 11, over 30% of the state was experiencing “abnormal dryness” to moderate drought conditions,

The cost will be $15 per meal with all proceeds going to the church’s building fund,

Morris Hospital has named OB/GYN clinic nurse Jordan Doubek its Fire Starter of the Month for September.

Morris Mayor Chris Brown has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors for the Illinois Municipal league.

September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and the Morris Area Public Library is inviting the public to celebrate everything a library card can bring to the table.

The Grundy County Corn Festival capped off five days of events on Sunday with the annual Grundy County Corn Festival parade.

The Morris Area Public Library invites the community to enjoy a series of unique events that highlight curiosity, creativity and community spirit throughout October.

The Grundy County Corn Festival Parade delights in Downtown Morris on Sunday, Sept. 28.

Karen Nall, the Executive Director of the United Way of Grundy County, shares the results of the United Way of Grundy County's annual fundraiser dinner.

Gov. JB Pritzker joined officials Tuesday at the Morris Municipal Airport to break ground and celebrate the construction of a $14.7 million crosswind runway.

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

Morris Hospital's Dr. Isaac Mezo spoke at the YMCA on Friday, explaining in a presentation the causes and symptoms of concussions, while also explaining what it takes to truly recover from a concussion.

A Swedish study of 2.4 million children born between 1995 and 2019 shows no causal link between Tylenol and autism, Illinois doctors and families say, warning the administration’s language is harmful and dehumanizing

The much-anticipated fall festival features a carnival, fireworks, parade, craft show, water fights, live music and so much more.

The Grundy County Land Use Department will be hosting an electronic waste from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday Sept. 27.

The Grundy County Corn Festival begins on Wednesday and runs through Sunday, which means navigating downtown Morris will be a little more difficult than usual.

Operation St. Nick's Christmas in July program has finished its 15th year, and is celebrating helping 17 veterans while providing $42,943 in aid.

The Morris Area Public Library will be closed from Wednesday, Sept. 24 through Sunday, Sept. 28 as the next step of its expansion project moves indoors.

Morris Hospital and the Morris Hospital YMCA are hosting a free program about substance abuse from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 at the YMCA, 2200 W. Dupont Ave.

The Morris Police Department announced Wednesday that LyondellBasell has provided the department with a grant that it used to purchase nine new automated external defibrillators, or AEDs.

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

The Morris City Council approved a conditional permitted use request on Monday that allows the Mission Bible Church to move from its current home at Saratoga Elementary School into 515 Gore Road, which is currently an AMC Theater.

Julie Wilkinson, the business development director for the City of Morris, shares information on the city's parking and trails study.

The Morris City Council voted to revoke the business license of Morris Mart, a convenience store at 309 Liberty St., after it was found to be selling electronic cigarettes.

The Rhythm & BBQ Festival committee met during the Morris City Council meeting Monday to donate $20,000 in proceeds from its Saturday, June 21 festival to Illinois Valley Industries.

The City of Morris filed a lawsuit against Grundy County, a private landowner, and Gore Road Community Energy Initiative LLC early in September to prevent a project that was approved by the Grundy County Board back in June.

The Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight has announced its events for the end of September and the entirety of November.

From Capitol News Illinois: After twice failing to pass an energy reform package this year, lawmakers and renewable energy advocates are aiming to reach a deal in time for a brief legislative session in October.

The new voter registration cards replaces all previously issued cards and will include the voter’s name, address, township, precinct, polling place and units of government for which the voter is entitled to vote.

Artists returning this year is Ellen Grenier Bevill of Morris, Jan Podbielski of Peotone, and Jay Anderson and Carole St. Clair of Joliet.