Morris

Morris Area Public Library will have an action-packed day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 3, when it celebrates Free Comic Book Day.

La Salle Speedway and Events Center will open its dirt track May 6 after being closed since 2021.

The newly rechristened Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois is working to expand its services with added volunteers and funding. It also asks supporters to reach out to legislators at the state and federal level.

Marcelis "SuperCell" Edwards, a Streator-native who fights out of Grundy Combat Sports in Mazon, is traveling to Abu Dhabi as part of the US National team after his victories in a Columbus, Ohio tournament got him qualified.

An outside consultant will soon review bus routes in Minooka Community High School District 111 and Minooka Community Consolidated School District 201 and potentially recommend efficiencies.

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

Morris Hospital has been recognized as one of the healthiest companies in the US, earning the Wellness Alliance's Silver Well Workplace Award, given to employers that demonstrate support of employees' efforts to engage in wellness behaviors and improve overall well-being.

The Dresden Nuclear Power Station will undergo an emergency response exercise Tuesday, April 8 for emergency response personnel.

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

Riverside Healthcare in Coal City is expanding its campus, doubling it in size to offer more services from cancer care to physical therapy.

The Morris Area Public Library is inviting the community to a hands-on experience with Reptile Encounters, presented by Cold Blooded Parties from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at the Morris Area Public Library.

The Grundy County Health Department is celebrating Public Health Week at noon Friday, April 11 in Goold Park, where the IDPH Wellness Van and Pilsen Wellness Center will offer free services.

The First Presbyterian Church in Morris is hosting "The Living Last Supper, written and composed by Ruth Elaine Schram at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 17 in the church's sanctuary at 200 E. Jackson St.

Matt Fritz, the Village Administrator for Coal City, congratulates The Cove's owners on their success, as well as their recent recognition from the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce for Entrepreneurs of the Year.

The Rough Road 100 returns at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 5, and registration is now open for the yearly spring race.

Registration for the 10th annual Morris Women’s Club Superhero Run is now open, and the race will take place at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 12.

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.

Anna Raikes, a respiratory care practitioner from Ottawa, has been named Morris Hospital's Fire Starter of the Month for March.

Grundy Bank is celebrating the 35th annual Community Banking week from April 6 to 12, 2025, with the theme of “Community Banks: Where Community Comes First.”

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

Downtown Morris will again be taken over by Morris Cruise Night this summer with more vehicles, new and returning beneficiaries and a slight change in format.

The La Salle County Republican Party will host its 47th annual Lincoln Day Dinner on Saturday, March 29, at Pitstick Pavilion on Route 23, just North of Ottawa.

Morris Hospital and the Morris Hospital YMCA are hosting a free nutrition seminar at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 26 at 2200 W. Dupont Ave., Morris.

The 16-year-old won two bronze medals in taekwondo at the USA Team Trials in individual and pair competition in the freestyle poomsae discipline.

Lane changes and ramp closures on Joliet and New Lennox began on Monday as construction workers prepare for improvements to the roads.

The Grundy County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that it issued nine speeding tickets, two citations for illegal consumption of alcohol by a minor and one arrest for driving with a suspended license during the St. Patrick’s Day enforcement period.

The Village of Channahon announced Monday that construction on the I&M Canal Gateway Project at 25450 W. Eames St. is beginning this week.

Julianne Buck, Executive Director of the Community Foundation of Grundy County, shares information on how residents can be better prepared for disaster.

The City of Morris announced in a press release Tuesday that it will host an electronics recycling event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 21 at First America Recycling, 1000 E. Armstrong St.

The Morris Watercolor Guild is hosting an Art Show with viewings open to the public from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 15, 22 and 29, along with a Meet the Artists Night from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 22.

This spring, Grundy County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Morris Hospital is bringing its Rhythm of Our Youth cardiac screening to students at Seneca High School this Thursday.

Fans of artisan-made Mexican food have a brand-new destination in Morris. It’s the second location for Crest Hill-based Tacos Before Vatos.

Morris Hospital and the Morris Hospital YMCA are offering two free programs in April, Dr. Isaac Mezo's Parkinson's and You at 2 p.m. Friday, April 11 and Meal Prepping for People with Parkinsons at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, both at 2200 W. Dupont Ave., Morris.

Karen Nall, with the United Way, talks about the Morris Herald Angels campaign and thanks the community for their participation.

The Morris Area Public Library is hosting a teen bus trip to see the Gamma Phi Circus at Illinois State University, costing $10 per student on Saturday, April 12, leaving from the Morris Area Public Library.

Julie Wilkinson, the Business Development Director for the City of Morris, shares information on the changes Morris is going through.

The Morris Theatre Guild continues its performances of “And Then They Came For Me” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, a play by James Still that combines acting with video interviews of Holocaust survivors Ed Silverberg and Eva Schloss.

A severe weather spotter training presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. March 19 to teach Grundy County volunteers how to help warn the community of dangerous storms.

The Coal City United Methodist Church at 6805 E. McArdle Rd. is hosting a chili supper from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15.

Here are the February 2025 primary election results for Homer Township races in Will County and city of Morris races in Grundy County.

The Morris Area Public Library is hosting an adult bus trip leaving at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 6 to see “A Barn-Full of Nuns” at the Barn III Dinner Theatre.

For the Fall 2024 semester, the following students were named to the Presidential Honors list at Illinois Valley Community College. 

For the Fall 2024 semester, the following students were named to the Academic Honors list at Illinois Valley Community College. 

Last fall, a total of 162 students earned 185 degrees and certificates from Illinois Valley Community College. 

fForest Fest will again rock Gould Park from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, June 7, this time returning with an extra stage and more acts, some returning and some brand new.

Carrie Hall: One of my main focuses would be the Streets and sidewalks around the city, especially the aging areas and the East side

Over 550 people attended the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce's annual dinner Wednesday night at Jennifer's Garden, where the chamber and the Grundy Economic Development Council celebrated the accomplishments of the last year.

Grundy Area PADS helped a record number of clients get sustainable housing over the last year, aiding 54 people and helping 38 graduate to self-sufficiency since Feb. 2024.

Morris Hospital is hosting a stroke support group from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 at the Morris Hospital YMCA, 2200, W. Dupont Avenue.