Morris News

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.

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.

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

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

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 ...

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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 ...

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.