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News published on Morris Messenger in April 2025

 
News from April 2025
Did Saratoga Elementary School students succeed or fail in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?
In the 2023-24 school year, 52.5% of Saratoga Elementary School students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Which former Morris Messenger area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 14?

These former Morris Messenger area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 14.

Jane R. Hackett, 80, remembered for her dedication to family, faith, and community

Jane Hackett passed away on April 9. Below is the obituary.

Morris’s April 11 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on April 11 have ranged from a high of 74°F in 2023 to a low of 32°F in 2012, according to Open-Meteo.
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100 Glenwood Lane, Morris unloaded by R. of the Estate of Harry J. Benner Scott Benner Not Individually But Soley as Executo (deceased)

On April 9, Lloyd J. Martin and Opha Ampulembang purchased a property at 100 Glenwood Lane, Morris from R. of the Estate of Harry J. Benner Scott Benner Not Individually But Soley as Executo (deceased).

Which former Morris Messenger area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 15?

These former Morris Messenger area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 15.

On Friday, April 11, former Minooka Community High School standout Brandon Keyster’s college team won in an NCAA Division I baseball game

The game took place at Reckling Park.

Cody Bledsoe, former Morris Community High School standout, played on Friday, April 11 in NCAA Division II baseball game

The McKendree Bearcats won 6-1 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Upper Iowa Peacocks on Friday, April 11.

Minooka Community High School standout Jacob Cook’s college team won in NCAA Division II baseball game on Friday, April 11

The game took place at Ballpark at S&T.

Keegan Waters, former Morris Community High School standout, played on Friday, April 11 in NCAA Division II baseball game

The game took place at Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex.

Minooka Community High School standout Ivan Dahlberg’s college team won in NCAA Division II baseball game on Friday, April 11

The game took place at UIS Baseball Field.

Crime Recap: Parolees near Illinois ZIP Code 60450 convicted of crimes involving alcohol in 2024

During 2024, one offender charged with a crime involving alcohol was released on parole near Illinois ZIP Code 60450, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Henry P. Dopart acquires 1111 Kiersted St., Morris, appraised at $239,000

A property at 1111 Kiersted St., Morris was sold on April 10 by Samantha Crater for $239,000. The buyer was Henry P. Dopart.

Morris’s April 12 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on April 12 have ranged from a high of 76.2°F in 2014 and 2023 to a low of 30°F in 2016, according to Open-Meteo.

Which former Morris Messenger area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, April 16?

This former Morris Messenger area high school standout will be in action on Wednesday, April 16.

Saturday, April 12: Morris Community High School standout Cody Bledsoe’s college team wins to Upper Iowa Peacocks

The McKendree Bearcats won 6-5 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Upper Iowa Peacocks on Saturday, April 12.

Minooka Community High School standout Jacob Cook’s college team lost in NCAA Division II baseball game on Saturday, April 12

The Missouri S&T Miners lost 5-4 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Drury Panthers on Saturday, April 12.

Jacob Cook, former Minooka Community High School standout, played on Saturday, April 12 in NCAA Division II baseball game

The game took place at Ballpark at S&T.

Minooka Community High School standout Ivan Dahlberg’s college team won in NCAA Division II baseball game on Saturday, April 12

The UIS Prairie Stars won 6-3 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Missouri State Lions on Saturday, April 12.

Saturday, April 12: Morris Community High School standout Cody Bledsoe’s college team wins to Upper Iowa Peacocks

The game took place at Hypes Field.