Events
Just Kidding Around celebrates 30 years
MORRIS – From infant to pre-teen, Just Kidding Around has been offering casual clothes to the perfect holiday outfit for kids for 30 years – a milestone they are celebrating in a big way Sept. 18-20. The children’s specialty retail store, located at 218 Liberty Street in Morris, offers a unique selection of children’s apparel,…
Read MorePFLAG Morris / Grundy Area celebrates one year in conjunction with new Love is Love Keg Grove brew
MORRIS – The local PFLAG chapter celebrated one year of supporting local LGBTQ+ individuals and their families last week with a special toast at Keg Grove Brewing in Morris. PFLAG Morris / Grundy Area is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ individuals, their families, and allies throughout Grundy County. On July 23 the Grundy…
Read MoreTheresa Hansen Interiors chosen for Lake Forest mansion designer showcase
A little girl’s playroom in an 1895 Lake Forest mansion is getting a 21st century makeover by Morris’ very own Theresa Hansen Interiors for a nationally known designer show – the 2025 Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens. The Lake Forest Showhouse & Gardens is an event held by the Lake Forest Chapter of Infant Welfare…
Read MoreGoodwill opens new donation center in Coal City
Goodwill of Central Illinois officially opened its newest donation center in Coal City. The facility is located at 155 E. Division Street. Hours of operation are Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. and Sundays 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. “We are proud to be opening a donation location in Grundy County,” said Goodwill…
Read MoreGRUNDY COUNTY ORGANIZATIONS CELEBRATE MILESTONES WITH RECORD BREAKING CROWD
MORRIS – Grundy County’s business community continues to grow in support of the Grundy Economic Development Council and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry as shown at their Annual Dinner Wednesday where 550 guests registered to attend and celebrate the organizations’ business awards. This is the second year the event has been held…
Read MoreTown Halls being held for community input on Grundy’s economy
MORRIS – The Grundy Chamber and the GEDC are inviting the public to attend a town hall event to share their thoughts and visions for the future of Grundy County. The Advancing Grundy Town Hall Meetings will be an interactive event asking the public about their vision for Grundy County’s economy. The town hall meetings…
Read MoreGrundy Area PADS celebrates new office
MORRIS – Grundy Area PADS celebrated its new home in Morris June 11 with a Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry ribbon cutting ceremony. PADS is now housed at 1409 N. Division St. in Morris. It provides housing assistance, emergency shelter and supportive services to people experiencing homelessness in the Grundy County area. The…
Read MoreGEDC and Grundy Chamber retain TIP Strategies for Economic Resiliency and Diversification Plan
MORRIS – The action-plan phase of the Resilient Grundy Project has begun with the awarding of diversification plan work to TIP Strategies of Austin and Seattle. This diversification plan will be a roadmap for Grundy’s economic future and is part of the resiliency project by the Grundy Economic Development Council and the Grundy County Chamber…
Read MoreNew Mother’s Day Flower March set for May 9 in Coal City & Diamond
Calling all mothers – or anyone who enjoys flowers – join the Coalers Business Alliance for its new Mother’s Day Flower March event from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 9. To celebrate Mother’s Day, and to provide an opportunity for community members to get to know some of the local businesses better, the CBA is…
Read MoreFamily Fest 2024 in Minooka another success
MINOOKA – The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry had another successful year with Family Fest 2024 held in Minooka at the Minooka Jr High School. With more than 1,000 families in attendance and 50 different vendors the expo was a huge success. Family Fest is an annual event by the Chamber that switches…
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