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ILLINOIS CONCEALED CARRY TRAINING About We specialize in providing firearm training, including the training required to qualify for the Illinois Concealed Carry License. We also provide NRA Basic Pistol Course training to those interested in learning the basics about handguns and handgun safety, NRA Basic Personal Protection in the Home Course and NRA Basic Personal Protection Outside the Home Course training to those HAAN CONTRACTING, INC Reveal details. 2337 Cedar Ln Marseilles, IL 61341 (815) 795-9393 haancontracting.com. Share Tweet. Haan Contracting, Inc. is a Marseilles, IL home office based Roofing Company whose roots extend back to the late 1970's installing cedar roofs and much of the sheet metal that the roofs use, throughout the Chicago suburban areas. MINOOKA FAMILY FINDS CALLING IN MAKING SPECIAL-NEEDS Nate and Amy Braun have two biological sons, Caiden 4, and Micah 3, but always wanted to adopt. The couple adopted two children from

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ALL PRO CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION INC. Concrete and Paving in 1629 Fordham St, Bolingbrook, IL 60490. About All Pro Concrete Construction, formerly known as Fortega Concrete, is a well-established concrete and construction company dedicated to 100% customer satisfaction. RUN/WALK A VIRTUAL 5K FOR A GREAT CAUSE! Running a 5K race is a terrific form of healthy exercise. Sometimes the weather doesn't cooperate, or busy schedules get in the way, making it difficult to participate in a traditional outdoor race. Beginning in March, and "running" for the entire month, entries will be accepted for the Shamrock Shake Virtual 5K race, sponsored by Comprehensive Pain & Wellness in Morris. 5 REASONS TO TRY A PLANT-BASED DIET THIS YEAR Here are 5 reasons to try a plant-based diet: 1. Plant-based diets can slow or reverse the aging process. Research sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense found that following a plant-based diet for just three months can significantly increase telomeres and help to AREA ARTISANS ADD CHARACTER TO KROPLE HOME Couple taps into local talent to spice up atmosphere. Kevin and Sara Krople were married in the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. That’s where the vision began to form in their minds for this grand, but yet very personalized home at 1459 Fremont Avenue in “The Windings.” NOVEMBER IS DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. TOP 10 MONEY TIPS EVERY FRESHMAN SHOULD KNOW As college students head to campus for the fall semester, money management should be on their personal syllabus. Grundy Bank has released the following tips to help college students get an early start on securing their financial future and form a strong foundation for money management: MORRIS HERALD-NEWS BUSINESS DIRECTORY: COUPONS Morris, IL 60450 Businesses - Ads and Coupons from Top Restaurants, Shopping, Nightlife, Entertainment, Services and More from the Morris

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ILLINOIS CONCEALED CARRY TRAINING About We specialize in providing firearm training, including the training required to qualify for the Illinois Concealed Carry License. We also provide NRA Basic Pistol Course training to those interested in learning the basics about handguns and handgun safety, NRA Basic Personal Protection in the Home Course and NRA Basic Personal Protection Outside the Home Course training to those HAAN CONTRACTING, INC Reveal details. 2337 Cedar Ln Marseilles, IL 61341 (815) 795-9393 haancontracting.com. Share Tweet. Haan Contracting, Inc. is a Marseilles, IL home office based Roofing Company whose roots extend back to the late 1970's installing cedar roofs and much of the sheet metal that the roofs use, throughout the Chicago suburban areas. MINOOKA FAMILY FINDS CALLING IN MAKING SPECIAL-NEEDS Nate and Amy Braun have two biological sons, Caiden 4, and Micah 3, but always wanted to adopt. The couple adopted two children from

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ALL PRO CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION INC. Concrete and Paving in 1629 Fordham St, Bolingbrook, IL 60490. About All Pro Concrete Construction, formerly known as Fortega Concrete, is a well-established concrete and construction company dedicated to 100% customer satisfaction. RUN/WALK A VIRTUAL 5K FOR A GREAT CAUSE! Running a 5K race is a terrific form of healthy exercise. Sometimes the weather doesn't cooperate, or busy schedules get in the way, making it difficult to participate in a traditional outdoor race. Beginning in March, and "running" for the entire month, entries will be accepted for the Shamrock Shake Virtual 5K race, sponsored by Comprehensive Pain & Wellness in Morris. 5 REASONS TO TRY A PLANT-BASED DIET THIS YEAR Here are 5 reasons to try a plant-based diet: 1. Plant-based diets can slow or reverse the aging process. Research sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense found that following a plant-based diet for just three months can significantly increase telomeres and help to AREA ARTISANS ADD CHARACTER TO KROPLE HOME Couple taps into local talent to spice up atmosphere. Kevin and Sara Krople were married in the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. That’s where the vision began to form in their minds for this grand, but yet very personalized home at 1459 Fremont Avenue in “The Windings.” NOVEMBER IS DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. TOP 10 MONEY TIPS EVERY FRESHMAN SHOULD KNOW As college students head to campus for the fall semester, money management should be on their personal syllabus. Grundy Bank has released the following tips to help college students get an early start on securing their financial future and form a strong foundation for money management:

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ILLINOIS CONCEALED CARRY TRAINING About We specialize in providing firearm training, including the training required to qualify for the Illinois Concealed Carry License. We also provide NRA Basic Pistol Course training to those interested in learning the basics about handguns and handgun safety, NRA Basic Personal Protection in the Home Course and NRA Basic Personal Protection Outside the Home Course training to those HAAN CONTRACTING, INC Reveal details. 2337 Cedar Ln Marseilles, IL 61341 (815) 795-9393 haancontracting.com. Share Tweet. Haan Contracting, Inc. is a Marseilles, IL home office based Roofing Company whose roots extend back to the late 1970's installing cedar roofs and much of the sheet metal that the roofs use, throughout the Chicago suburban areas. MINOOKA FAMILY FINDS CALLING IN MAKING SPECIAL-NEEDS Nate and Amy Braun have two biological sons, Caiden 4, and Micah 3, but always wanted to adopt. The couple adopted two children from

China, Faith, 3, in

ALL PRO CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION INC. Concrete and Paving in 1629 Fordham St, Bolingbrook, IL 60490. About All Pro Concrete Construction, formerly known as Fortega Concrete, is a well-established concrete and construction company dedicated to 100% customer satisfaction. RUN/WALK A VIRTUAL 5K FOR A GREAT CAUSE! Running a 5K race is a terrific form of healthy exercise. Sometimes the weather doesn't cooperate, or busy schedules get in the way, making it difficult to participate in a traditional outdoor race. Beginning in March, and "running" for the entire month, entries will be accepted for the Shamrock Shake Virtual 5K race, sponsored by Comprehensive Pain & Wellness in Morris. MORRIS HERALD-NEWS BUSINESS DIRECTORY: COUPONS Morris, IL 60450 Businesses - Ads and Coupons from Top Restaurants, Shopping, Nightlife, Entertainment, Services and More from the Morris

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ILLINOIS CONCEALED CARRY TRAINING About We specialize in providing firearm training, including the training required to qualify for the Illinois Concealed Carry License. We also provide NRA Basic Pistol Course training to those interested in learning the basics about handguns and handgun safety, NRA Basic Personal Protection in the Home Course and NRA Basic Personal Protection Outside the Home Course training to those HAAN CONTRACTING, INC Reveal details. 2337 Cedar Ln Marseilles, IL 61341 (815) 795-9393 haancontracting.com. Share Tweet. Haan Contracting, Inc. is a Marseilles, IL home office based Roofing Company whose roots extend back to the late 1970's installing cedar roofs and much of the sheet metal that the roofs use, throughout the Chicago suburban areas. MINOOKA FAMILY FINDS CALLING IN MAKING SPECIAL-NEEDS Nate and Amy Braun have two biological sons, Caiden 4, and Micah 3, but always wanted to adopt. The couple adopted two children from

China, Faith, 3, in

ALL PRO CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION INC. Concrete and Paving in 1629 Fordham St, Bolingbrook, IL 60490. About All Pro Concrete Construction, formerly known as Fortega Concrete, is a well-established concrete and construction company dedicated to 100% customer satisfaction. RUN/WALK A VIRTUAL 5K FOR A GREAT CAUSE! Running a 5K race is a terrific form of healthy exercise. Sometimes the weather doesn't cooperate, or busy schedules get in the way, making it difficult to participate in a traditional outdoor race. Beginning in March, and "running" for the entire month, entries will be accepted for the Shamrock Shake Virtual 5K race, sponsored by Comprehensive Pain & Wellness in Morris. VISION AND HEARING WORKING TOGETHER • These two senses are fundamental to our ability to interact and communicate in our environment • As we get older, both vision and hearing tend to deteriorate, often at the same time. ALL PRO CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION INC. Concrete and Paving in 1629 Fordham St, Bolingbrook, IL 60490. About All Pro Concrete Construction, formerly known as Fortega Concrete, is a well-established concrete and construction company dedicated to 100% customer satisfaction. AREA ARTISANS ADD CHARACTER TO KROPLE HOME Couple taps into local talent to spice up atmosphere. Kevin and Sara Krople were married in the Paris Hotel in Las Vegas. That’s where the vision began to form in their minds for this grand, but yet very personalized home at 1459 Fremont Avenue in “The Windings.” AFTER 4-1 START, FIGHTING IRISH STILL SEARCHING FOR FIFTH SENECA – That elusive fifth victory did not come Friday for Seneca, which lost 40-20 to Wilmington for its first losing streak since the beginning of the 2012 season. TACKLE MUSCLE PAIN WITH THE EXOGUN DREAMPRO PERCUSSION ExoGun will get rid of all that!" Just think of how much better your body will feel after you use this massage gun. You can buy the ExoGun DreamPro Percussion Massage Device on sale for $119.99 (79% off!). So take care of your body in between therapy appointments and abolish tight knots and muscles yourself with this amazing device! MORRIS BAKERY OFFERS 26 FLAVORS OF PACZKI FOR FAT TUESDAY MORRIS – No matter what your favorite flavor is – strawberry, peaches and cream, raspberry or red velvet – chances are Bob and Darcy Elleson and their clan of six children are making it BLENDED TECH COURSE COMBINES CLASSROOM, INDEPENDENT STUDY MORRIS – Leanne Dammann’s computer maintenance technology classes at the Grundy Area Vocational Center have been popular for years, with instruction in understanding computers, printers, cellphones, switches, routers and more. NOVEMBER IS DIABETES AWARENESS MONTH Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. ILLINOIS VALLEY INDUSTRIES: WHERE OPPORTUNITY AND Illinois Valley Industries has been serving adults with developmental disabilities since 1968. MORRISHERALD-NEWS.COM JFIF C $.' ",# (7),01444 '9=82.342 C 2! !22222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222 (d " 0 !1AQ "2q a#3R 1 !"a ?ѷJ[ T j 7 , 1 # % A Ui 2 !K zT GM M | G mOT

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June 04, 2021 at 9:26 pm CDT ------------------------- EXELON SUPPORTS UNITED WAY’S 2-1-1 INITIATIVE ------------------------- SOFTBALL: PROVIDENCE POWERS PAST MORRIS FOR CLASS 3A REGIONAL TITLE ------------------------- CLAYPOOL, MORRIS SOFTBALL CRUISE PAST PLANO ------------------------- REZIN ORTHOPEDICS, MORRIS HOSPITAL COMPLETE PRACTICE AFFILIATION ------------------------- TENTATIVE AGREEMENT ON KEEPING NUCLEAR PLANTS OPEN ------------------------- MORRIS GIRLS ROLL PAST PLANO -------------------------

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HERE’S WHERE EACH HEALTH REGION IN NORTHERN ILLINOIS STANDS AS OF SATURDAY FOR NEW CASES AND VACCINE ADMINISTRATION ------------------------- PHASE 5 IN ILLINOIS STARTS JUNE 11. HERE IS WHAT TO EXPECT. ------------------------- ONE WEEK FROM A FULL REOPENING, ILLINOIS’ COVID-19 POSITIVITY RATE REACHES A NEW PANDEMIC LOW: 1.3% ------------------------- GRUNDY COUNTY RELEASES INDICTMENTS -------------------------

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HERE’S WHERE EACH HEALTH REGION IN NORTHERN ILLINOIS STANDS AS OF SATURDAY FOR NEW CASES AND VACCINE ADMINISTRATION ------------------------- PHASE 5 IN ILLINOIS STARTS JUNE 11. HERE IS WHAT TO EXPECT. ------------------------- ONE WEEK FROM A FULL REOPENING, ILLINOIS’ COVID-19 POSITIVITY RATE REACHES A NEW PANDEMIC LOW: 1.3% ------------------------- IS 60% FULLY VACCINATED AGAINST COVID-19 IN THE END GOOD ENOUGH FOR

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------------------------- ILLINOIS NOW HAS FEWER THAN 1,000 COVID-19 PATIENTS IN THE HOSPITAL ------------------------- ILLINOIS REPORTS FEWER THAN 500 NEW COVID-19 CASES FOR SECOND STRAIGHT

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June 04, 2021 at 12:00 pm CDT ------------------------- EXELON SUPPORTS UNITED WAY’S 2-1-1 INITIATIVE ------------------------- MORRIS HOSPITAL OB/GYN PRACTICE ADDS 6TH PHYSICIAN Starved Rock Country Starved Rock Country OTTAWA UNCORKED - 10TH ANNUAL WINE FEST RETURNS!

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May 18, 2021 at 12:00 pm CDT ------------------------- MOST U.S. PARENTS WILL GET MONTHLY CHECKS OF $250 OR $300 PER CHILD,

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BLANK, WAYNE

Wayne Blank Age 72, of Morris, IL died suddenly Monday, May 31, 2021, at the Morris Hospital. He was born April 12, 1949, in Savanna,

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------------------------- CHRISTENSEN, RODGER MERVILLE Rodger Merville Christensen Born: May 4, 1948 Died: May 3, 2021 Rodger Merville Christensen died May 3, 2021 at the Marion VA CLC Hospice

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------------------------- CUNNING, HAROLD "HOOK" Harold "Hook" Cunning Born: March 10, 1932 in Custer Park, IL Died: June 1, 2021 in Dwight, IL Harold Henry Cunning "Hook" Age 89 of

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EDMONDSON, DONALD

Donald Edmondson Born: November 8, 1943 in Morris, Il Died: May 29, 2021 in Morris, Il Donald A. Edmondson, 77, of Minooka, passed away

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BASEBALL: OTTAWA SCORES IN BOTTOM OF SEVENTH TO ADVANCE PAST MORRIS,

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June 04, 2021 at 10:39 pm CDT ------------------------- SOCCER: MORRIS GIRLS BLANK STREATOR TO ADVANCE IN SECTIONAL ------------------------- TAYLOR WALDRON OUTDUELS MATT CRUISE TO SEND MARQUETTE PAST IRISH

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HUB ARKUSH: WHAT IF ANDY DALTON ACTUALLY PLAYS WELL THIS SEASON?

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June 05, 2021 at 5:00 am CDT ------------------------- FOR VETERAN BEARS QB ANDY DALTON, LEARNING A NEW OFFENSE IS LIKE

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