Article: MORRIS: GREAT LIVING, GREAT RECREATION ALL IN ONE

MORRIS -- This city of 11,500 city is proud to have maintained its small town atmosphere, with excellent schools and low crime rate. Morris, known for its great recreational opportunities, is located near Interstate 80, with convenient access to Interstate 55 as well, making it an easy commute for residents to employment or cultural opportunities in Chicago or Joliet.

"We have bowling, a 10-screen movie complex and every kind of restaurant you could imagine, but we still feel like a small town,"

said Kathy Shinneman, executive director of the Grundy County Chamber of Commerce.

New in 1998, a 200,000-square foot Super Walmart opened.

Also, the city spent more than $800,000 in renovating ...

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