Morris News

Sgt. John Severson is now the department's second deputy chief, said Chief Brent Dite.

While younger, tuner-crazed auto enthusiasts often can't wait to get their hands on the latest computer-crammed imports, Scott O'Malley bypassed those buzzing lightweights and found a ride with nostalgic character - and something possessing twice the number of cylinders underhood.

The third annual Special Connections Golf Outing will be held Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013 at Nettle Creek Country Club in Morris.

Gold Star moms Colleen Stevens and Debbie Brown, facing camera, hug after reading their portions of the list of the 226 new names added to the Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial in advance of Saturday's Freedom Run The Illinois Motorcycle Freedom Run Saturday had about 2,000 riders participate, said Denise Carson, coordinator for the Marseilles ... (more)

Responding to a call of a possible explosion, Morris police discovered a “live homemade explosive device” in an alley on Chapin Street Sunday.

Troutman Excavating of Channahon digs the foundation for the Mercado family's Habitat home, located in the 900 block of East North Street in Morris.

Vining posted bond and was released with a July 8 court date. • Rolando Centeno, 23, of Minooka, was arrested by Grundy County Sheriff's police June 13 on a charge of DUI.

On Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15, the Grundy County Environmental and Resource Conservation Office will be host an E-Waste and White Goods collection event at the Environtech Landfill, 1800 N. Ashley Road, Morris.

At 1 p.m. on July 9 and July 16, the Morris Area Public Library will hold a geocaching program for teens.

Start Independence Day festivities early this year with some good fun and exercise.

Ashley Flanders of Morris, Autumn Spreitzer of Seneca and Kimberly Gonzalez,of Morris had plenty of fun riding the Himalaya last year at the annual Firemen's Carnival at Morris Community High School.

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – On the heels of making some significant renewals with its member tracks since the 2013 season started, the ASA announced recently the addition of a new venue, Grundy County Speedway, the third-mile high-banked paved oval in Morris.

The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry will hold its luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 25, at Maria's Ristorante, 1591 N. Division St., Morris.

Weaver posted bond and was released with a July 1 court date. • Robert L. Turner, 25, of Oak Lawn, was arrested by Morris police June 9 on a charge of DUI and cited for speeding and failure to yield to an authorized emergency vehicle.

On Thursday June 6th, 30-year-old Natalie Soper of Mt. Morris was arrested for Manufacture/Delivery of Cannabis 500 grams - 2000 grams, which is a class 2 felony.

Duane Harseim and the former Ronita Belt exchanged marriage vows on June 15, 1963, at the First Baptist Church in Morris.

Mrs. Brenda Kay Lloyd, 62, of Morris, died peacefully at home Monday, June 10, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Templet is being held at Grundy County jail. • Tanya R. Male, 32, of Morris, was arrested by Grundy County Sheriff's police June 4 on a charge of driving while license suspended.

Even though school just let out for the summer, we are already talking about going back to school, or at least going to the Back to School Fair.

The public is invited to attend a car/motorcycle show from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m Saturday, June 15, at Walnut Grove Village, 1095 Twilight Dr., Morris.