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13 hrs ago | Morris Daily Herald

City of Morris approval of lot split could pay off for Foundation

A minor lot split approved by the Morris City Council Monday night could result in the Community Foundation of Grundy County receiving substantial matching funds.

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Related Topix: Flying, Life, Hobbies

Fri Jul 25, 2008

Morris Daily Herald

Clothing drive today benefits Teen Challenge

Peace Chapel, Assembly of God Church will sponsor a clothing drive for Teen Challenge Illinois from 1 to 6 p.m. today, on Friday, July 25.

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Morris Daily Herald

Sleep center opens its doors

Caroline Portlock, Jeremy Andra, Dr. John Wilson, John Oltman, Morris Mayor Richard P. Kopczick, Dr.

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Morris Daily Herald

Morris Memories

Lea Sharp stands in front of Franklin Office Building, the site of the former Morris Community High School, where she graduated in 1947.

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Related Topix: Kids, Family

Thu Jul 24, 2008

Morris Daily Herald

American Red Cross to hold blood drive at Grundy Bank

July is filled with fireworks, hot dogs, parades and family traditions. This summer, the American Red Cross is asking blood donors to begin or continue with a lifesaving tradition and help "Meet the Need" by ...

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Wed Jul 23, 2008

Morris Daily Herald

Musical tradition returns to Morris

The Pontiac Municipal Band will play its annual concert in Morris on Thursday, July 24, starting at 7 p.m. Weather permitting, the concert will be held on the Grundy County Courthouse lawn.

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Related Topix: Events

Tue Jul 22, 2008

Morris Daily Herald

Watercolor Guild offers six-week class

The Morris Watercolor Guild will be offering a six-week watercolor class for beginning and intermediate painters, beginning Friday, Aug.

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Morris Daily Herald

City of Morris approval of lot split could pay off for Foundation

A minor lot split approved by the Morris City Council Monday night could result in the Community Foundation of Grundy County receiving substantial matching funds.

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Related Topix: Flying, Life, Hobbies

Morris Daily Herald

4H'ers to put projects on display at fair

Rielly Sanders gives a kiss to her pony Dancing Queen, also called Queenie, while preparing her to go back into her stable after her competition during the 2007 Grundy County 4-H Fair.

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Related Topix: Morris (University of Minnesota System)

Mon Jul 21, 2008

Morris Daily Herald

High winds sweep storm through area

Branches broken by this morning's storm also took down utility lines along Waverly Street in Morris.

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Related Topix: Weather, Grundy County, IL, Hurricane, Natural Disasters

Morris Daily Herald

MAGC visits Redbud Creek Farm in Sheridan

MAGC members George Coley, Jim Brownlee, Pam Coley, Elaine Brownlee and Ginny Bellamy take a moment to stand with the 1953 Chevy pickup at Redbud Creek Farm.

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Related Topix: Sheridan, IL, Home Gardening, Home

Sun Jul 20, 2008

Herald News

Local punk band hosting EP release party

Members of local pop punk group Go, Dog. Go! are holding a concert Saturday at Sonic Portrait Showcase in Morris to celebrate the release of their self-titled, six-song EP.

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Related Topix: Morris (University of Minnesota System), Wilmington (University of North Carolina System), Wilmington, IL, University of North Carolina System, Joliet, IL

Fri Jul 18, 2008

Morris Daily Herald

Coal City church to energize kids at VBS with - Power Lab'

There will be a Community Vacation Bible School, "Power Lab", from 6 to 8 p.m. July 21 through July 25 at the Coal City United Methodist Church, 6805 E. McArdle Road, Coal City, for kids of all ages.

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Related Topix: Coal City, IL, Family, Kids

Morris Daily Herald

County to host tire collection in Morris

Did you know that Illinois citizens produce more than 12 million used tires annually? That's one used tire per person every year.

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Related Topix: Environmental Law, Law, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Morris Daily Herald

Woman tickets after striking multiple cars

MORRIS POLICE have released reports on accidents involving five vehicles that occurred about 11:30 p.m. Sunday, July 13, on Robinson Drive.

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Thu Jul 17, 2008

Morris Daily Herald

Morris soldier to receive honorable discharge

A welcome home celebration for John Zelko will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 20 at the American Legion in Morris.

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Related Topix: Morris (University of Minnesota System)

Tue Jul 15, 2008

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinal

Sexually active nieces need protection, data

DEAR ABBY: My 17-year-old niece, "Nicki," was recently diagnosed with an STD. When her mother, my sister-in-law "Cynthia," found out, she was horrified.

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Related Topix: Mount Morris, IL

Mon Jul 14, 2008

Herald News

Morris school's new principal already at home

Liz Peterson had a goal of becoming a principal and is so excited she was able to stay home to do it.

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Related Topix: Allen University, Allen College, Education Etc., Morris College, Morris (University of Minnesota System)

Fort Mill Times

Man to be jailed for choking soccer ref

A man from Morris has admitted trying to choke a soccer referee at a game last September involving 6- and 7-year-olds. William Favretto pleaded guilty to battery last week and has been sentenced to 14 days in ...

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Sat Jul 12, 2008

Fox Valley Shopping News

Shift in GEDC leadership

Mike Finnegan, the Grundy Economic Development Council's business development director has returned to retirement a little earlier than planned, but with confidence Missy Durkin is ready to step up.

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Related Topix: Grundy County, IL

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Morris, Illinois is located in Grundy County and is part of the Chicago Metro Area. Zip codes in Morris, IL include 60450.

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