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The City of Morris has announced that Public Works will start its annual spring clean-up Monday, May 18, continuing through Friday, May 22.
Two Grundy County youth won awards at the University of Illinois Extension 4-H State Public Speaking Contest held on April 25

Libraries in Grundy County, including Morris, Coal City, Braidwood, Channahon and Minooka, will have perennial seed packets available that will grow into pollinator flowers native to the region for Mother's Day.
Springtime means it's just about time for the return of the Three French Hens Country Market, which returns from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, in Downtown Morris.
Four soon-to-retire Minooka Community High School retirees were recognized recently for their collective contributions to District 111.

From packed tour buses to rising conversion numbers, clergy across Illinois say the first American-born pope is energizing Catholics one year after his election
Grundy Bank is announcing the First Annual Grundy Bank Lip Sync Battle for Charity, a fundraising event bringing together local nonprofits for an afternoon of entertainment, friendly competition, and community support.
Morris Community High School celebrated the groundbreaking on its new $67 million addition on Wednesday.
The Grundy Area Vocational Center announced during its awards ceremony in Coal City on Wednesday that nine students will be graduating from high school directly into their new careers.


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