COVID-19 News
IL opens round 2 of BIG grants – applications open Thursday
Dear Members, It was announced today the State of Illinois is opening up its second round of Business Interruption Grants for applications Thursday, Sept. 17. Please see the details below and apply if you can. In the first round, 10 Grundy County businesses received grant funding through this program. The second round consists of $220…
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight – J&A Transmission celebrates 30 years
MORRIS – The Grundy County Chamber congratulates long-time Chamber member and successful local business, J&A Transmission on its 30th anniversary. J&A Transmission is located at 3425 N. Route 47 in Morris and is owned by brothers John and Aaron McNabb, ASE certified technicians. “We specialize in transmission work and provide complete care of your vehicle…
Read MoreDrive-thru COVID testing in Morris Saturday
MORRIS – The Grundy County Health Department announces three local sites this week where the Illinois Department of Public Health will sponsor drive-through COVID-19 testing. Local health departments have coordinated with the IDPH to provide a mobile unit locally. Testing will be offered to anyone – regardless of symptoms or if asymptomatic – by way…
Read MorePOSTPONED (See Details) – Drive-through testing unit will be at Grundy Fairgrounds Saturday
To get tested, please visit the designated Joliet location. Joliet Junior College, 1215 Houbolt Rd., Joliet, IL 60431 Testing Hours: Sunday, September 6th – 9AM to 5PM Simple nasal swabs will be used You will be called with results within 4-7 days No cost for testing Bring your insurance card, but you can still be…
Read MoreIL updates guidelines for bars & restaurants to protect patrons and staff
To further prevent spread, face coverings use will be required during interactions with wait staff and food service workers The State of Illinois today announced revised guidelines for restaurants and bar establishments statewide to operate safely and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Based on a recent increase in cases, these latest guidelines will require…
Read MoreGrundy County Provides COVID-19 Guidelines for Businesses
MORRIS – The Grundy County Health Department provides information about adherence to the recently adopted Department of Public Health emergency regulations, 77 Ill. Admin. Code 690.50. Pursuant to the Department of Public Health Act, 20 ILCS 2305, the Department of Public Health Powers and Duties Law, 20 ILCS 2310, and the Communicable Disease Code, 77…
Read MoreTrue North in Morris expands location
MORRIS – The Grundy Chamber recently helped True North celebrate its 10,000 square-foot expansion with a ribbon cutting kicking off the store’s recent “Grand Party’versary.” True North is owned by Stacey and Erik Olson and is located at 539 Bedford Road in Morris. It’s an antique store featuring 100 vendors, but it’s not your average…
Read MoreGrundy County moved to Warning Level for Coronavirus Disease
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 13 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). A county enters a warning level when two or more COVID-19 risk indicators that measure the amount of COVID-19 increase. Thirteen counties are currently reported at a…
Read MoreBusiness Spotlight: Wyman Automotive in Minooka
MINOOKA – The Channahon Minooka Chamber welcomes Wyman Automotive, a new business in Minooka, to the Chamber. The full-service automotive business is owned by Paul and Lisa Ellis and is located at 800 Rail Way Court Minooka. The business opened about four months ago and employs five people with more than 50 years experience combined.…
Read More35 local businesses to receive small business grants
The Community Foundation of Grundy County and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry are excited to announce 35 local small businesses have been selected to receive $1,000 grants to support their efforts to serve the community during this pandemic. “Yes, we gave a few grants to small businesses as a result of the…
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