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New Community Christian Church celebrates new location in Morris
MORRIS – New Community Christian Church celebrated its new home on Heritage Drive just in time for Easter and everyone is welcome. Pastor Kevin Yandell and Pastor Jacob Raymer, congregation members, Mayor Chris Brown, and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry celebrated the church’s new location at 1380 Heritage Drive in Morris with…
Read MoreTrue North Building 2 opens Next Page bookstore
MORRIS – True North Building 2 welcomes a new bookstore to its unique offerings and experiences. Next Page, an independent bookstore located inside True North Building 2 at 1338 Clay Street in Morris, has new, gently used, and vintage books for every reader. “It’s like the Book Fair for elementary school, but for adults,” said…
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 MoreGrundy Chamber welcomes North Central Behavioral Health Systems to Morris
MORRIS – North Central Behavioral Health Systems, a mental health organization stretching across central Illinois, is thrilled to have its ninth office in Morris at 1802 N. Division St., Suite 222. “North Central Behavioral Health Systems is focused on helping children, adults, and families reach their full potential by offering a wide range of mental…
Read MoreIllinois Department of Labor News & Updates
Equal Pay Act Pay Transparency The Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 requires an employer to include pay scale and benefit information in job postings if the employer has more than 15 employees. When an employer makes an external job posting, the employer must also announce, post, or otherwise make…
Read MoreMorris welcomes Southwest Hearing Solutions
MORRIS – The Grundy County Chamber and City of Morris welcomed Dr. Jamie Sikora and Southwest Hearing Solutions with a ribbon cutting Dec. 16. “I absolutely love my job as an audiologist. Every day, I get the privilege of helping people reconnect with the world of sound, improving their quality of life in ways that…
Read MoreCorporate Transparency Act on hold – for now
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) that went into effect Jan. 1, 2024 is currently on hold as of Dec. 26, according to the U.S. Chamber. The CTA requires many small business owners to file corporate transparency reports with beneficial ownership information. Failure to do so could result in large fines and penalties. The filing deadline…
Read MoreGrundy Chamber wins Outstanding Chamber of the Year Award
SPRINGFIELD – The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry was recognized Nov. 15 by the Illinois Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives during its annual conference held this year at the President Abraham Lincoln Springfield Double Tree hotel. Annually the IACCE recognizes Outstanding Chambers of the Year in two membership size categories among its…
Read MoreChamber & GEDC welcome public comment of draft Advancing Grundy plan
The Grundy County Economic Development Council (GEDC), the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce (Chamber), and community partners invite the community to comment on Advancing Grundy, a first-of-its-kind comprehensive economic development plan. Advancing Grundy provides a five-year vision and framework for countywide economic prosperity and resilience. “It is exciting to reach this stage of the Grundy…
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