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Children’s Advocacy Center of Grundy County opens in new location
MORRIS – The Children’s Advocacy Center of Grundy County now has a home of its own. On Sept. 28 the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry had a ribbon cutting ceremony with Morris Mayor Chris Brown, State’s Attorney Russ Baker, CAC Executive Director Timberlie Jahn and other area officials at its new location at…
Read MoreBirth to Five joins Grundy Chamber to support community efforts
YORKVILLE – The Grundy County Chamber welcomes Birth to Five Illinois Region 24 to its Chamber membership. “Birth to Five Illinois is reimagining a more equitable Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) system that respects family and community voice and works to ensure it is centered and prioritized at every level of decision-making in Illinois,”…
Read MoreUnlocking Abilities ABA therapy center is taking new clients
MORRIS – Applied Behavior Analysis therapy center Unlocking Abilities Behavior & Learning, has a new location open in Morris and is taking on new clients. Unlocking Abilities is located at 1715 N. Division St., Unit D, Morris and is open from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. by appointment. The center specializes in implementing Applied Behavioral…
Read MoreGuest blog: Mike Middleton, LyondellBasell Morris Site Manager
Hello, my name is Mike Middleton, and I am the new site manager of the LyondellBasell Morris Plant. I grew up in Tuscola, Illinois and I am returning to the Midwest from many years of working in Texas. I appreciate the warm welcome I have received form the community. We completed another safe and successful…
Read MoreNew dog and cat grooming business open in Minooka
MINOOKA – A new full-service dog and cat grooming shop is open in downtown Minooka and ready to take care of your furry friend. Dog Gone Grooming is open at 113 W. Mondamin St. in Minooka Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dog Gone is owned by Kelly McGovern and has seven…
Read MoreGrundy Resiliency Project website launched
MORRIS – The Grundy Resiliency Project website, resilientgrundy.com, is live and filled with information on the project’s goals, progress and future plans. The resiliency project is being done by the Grundy Economic Development Council and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry to help diversify our local economy. The organizations were given a $600,000…
Read MoreGEDC and Grundy Chamber Move Forward with County Wide Economic Resiliency and Diversification Plan
MORRIS – The Grundy Resiliency Project has taken its first major step toward building a more diverse economy for Grundy by awarding its economic overview to the University of Michigan Economic Growth Institute. This economic study is part of the resiliency project by the Grundy Economic Development Council and the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce…
Read MoreSecond Annual Morris State of the City Address a Great Success
On June 21 the City of Morris held its second annual State of the City Address. The event was hosted by the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce & Industry and had about 200 people attend the event held at Morris Country Club. It was a booming success. The night started with Christina Van Yperen, President…
Read MoreYMCA SELECTS GENERAL CONTRACTOR FOR NEW FULL-FACILITY YMCA IN GRUNDY COUNTY
MORRIS, ILLINOIS- The YMCA announced today that it has selected Narvick Bros. as the general contractor for its new full-facility YMCA in Grundy County. Construction of the new Y, which will be built in partnership with Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers on land adjacent to Morris Grade School, will begin this summer. A groundbreaking ceremony…
Read MoreQuality First Inspections now serving Grundy County
Quality First Inspections, a residential and commercial inspection company, will check your home for leaks, needed repairs, safety issues and even for monsters under your bed. Mark Stelmack, a licensed home inspector, is the owner of Quality First Inspections, and goes above and beyond for his clients – including reassuring nervous children who might be…
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