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May 14, 2025
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State legislators address spending, education concerns at Grundy economic development breakfast

State legislators address spending, education concerns at Grundy economic development breakfast

Over 230 people filled Jennifer's Garden at 555 Gore Road in Morris Monday morning for the annual Grundy Economic Development Council Legislative Breakfast, where local representatives answered questions from an audience made up of the local business community.

By Michael Urbanec●
May 14, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Photos: Local boys track teams participate in Interstate 8 Conference Championship meet
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Photos: Local boys track teams participate in Interstate 8 Conference Championship meet

The LaSalle-Peru, Kaneland, Rochelle, Morris, Ottawa and Sycamore High School boys track teams took part in the Interstate 8 Conference Championship meet Tuesday at Rochelle High school.

By Mark Busch ●
May 13, 2025 at 4:00 pm CDT

Morris Hospital welcomes new board officers, new member

Morris Hospital welcomes new board officers, new member

The Board of Directors at Morris Hospital has appointed its new officers and a new member.

By Michael Urbanec●
May 13, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Grundy lawmakers discuss how data centers affect energy, water resources

Grundy lawmakers discuss how data centers affect energy, water resources

38th District State Senator Sue Rezin, R-Morris, and 40th District State Senator Patrick Joyce, D-Essex, addressed a group of business leaders Monday morning regarding how new data centers affect both energy and water resources in Northern and Eastern Illinois.

By Michael Urbanec●
May 13, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Morris Hospital to host community blood drive May 23

Morris Hospital to host community blood drive May 23

Morris Hospital is hosting a community blood drive with the Versiti Blood Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 23 in Versiti’s mobile bus parked at the Morris Hospital Diamond, Coal City Campus, 1450 E. Division St., Diamond.

By Michael Urbanec●
May 13, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

LaHood addresses taxes, Medicaid concerns at Grundy County legislative breakfast

LaHood addresses taxes, Medicaid concerns at Grundy County legislative breakfast

The Grundy Economic Development Commission hosted its annual Legislative Breakfast Monday morning, where local legislators were able to answer questions from the business community.

By Michael Urbanec●
May 12, 2025 at 2:17 pm CDT

‘We have so much to be proud of’: Morris begins new fiscal year looking back on accomplishments

‘We have so much to be proud of’: Morris begins new fiscal year looking back on accomplishments

The City of Morris began FY2025 Thursday morning by swearing in the re-elected alderman and Mayor Chris Brown, who recapped what he called a successful FY2024.

By Michael Urbanec●
May 12, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Registration open for Morris Hospital’s Camp 911

Registration open for Morris Hospital’s Camp 911

Morris Hospital is opening up registration for Camp 911, which takes place from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, June 13 for children entering third, fourth or fifth grade in Fall 2025.

By Michael Urbanec●
May 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

City of Morris announces annual Spring Cleanup Week starting Monday, May 19

City of Morris announces annual Spring Cleanup Week starting Monday, May 19

The City of Morris announced in a news release Wednesday that Spring Cleanup Week will begin Monday, May 19.

By Michael Urbanec●
May 11, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Nuclear Regulatory Commission hosts public meeting on Braidwood Power Plant on Wednesday

Nuclear Regulatory Commission hosts public meeting on Braidwood Power Plant on Wednesday

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is hosting a public meeting at 5 p.m. Wednesday to discuss the 2024 safety performance of the Braidwood generating station, which is operated by Constellation Energy.

By Michael Urbanec●
May 11, 2025 at 9:00 am CDT
Community Pulse: GEDC VP reflects on first few months in the role

Community Pulse: GEDC VP reflects on first few months in the role

Aindra Hogan, Vice President of Development of Grundy Economic Development Commission, reflects on her first few months in her role.

By Aindra Hogan, Vice President of Development of Grundy Economic Development Commission●
May 11, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT
Morris graduate Chris Gallick returns to speak to students for Honors Night

Morris graduate Chris Gallick returns to speak to students for Honors Night

Chris Gallick, a Morris Community High School graduate and Assistant Director of Budget and Financial Planning at the Colorado School of Mines, said he doesn't remember much from his own Awards Night at the high school; what he does remember, is he thought he had a plan.

By Michael Urbanec●
May 10, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

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