News published on Morris Messenger in September 2025

News from September 2025

Morris’s Sept. 1 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on Sept. 1 have ranged from a high of 98°F in 2011 to a low of 54°F in 2017, according to Open-Meteo.

Morris collects approximately $1.1 million in Municipal Sales Tax in July

Morris residents paid a total of approximately $1.1 million in Municipal Sales Tax in July, an increase of 3.5% over the previous month.

Morris’s Sept. 2 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on Sept. 2 have ranged from a high of 95°F in 2011 to a low of 48°F in 2017, according to Open-Meteo.

Saratoga Elementary School students suspended 60 times just in 2023-24 school year

There were 60 incidents of students being suspended in Saratoga Elementary School just during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Who from Morris Messenger area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Saturday, Sept. 6?

On Saturday, Sept. 6, these former Morris Messenger area high school stars will be competing.

Lester J. Lukomski, 79, of Dwight, IL, Veteran of U.S. Army Special Forces, Dies

Lester Lukomski passed away on Sept. 1. Below is the obituary.

Morris Community High School reports 34 incidents of students being suspended in 2023-24 school year

There were 34 incidents of students being suspended in Morris Community High School during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Morris’s Sept. 3 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on Sept. 3 have ranged from a high of 94°F in 2023 to a low of 54°F in 2024, according to Open-Meteo.

Students suspended 29 times in 2023-24 school year in Shabbona Middle School

There were 29 incidents of students being suspended in Shabbona Middle School during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Morris’s Sept. 4 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on Sept. 4 have ranged from a high of 93°F in 2023 to a low of 55°F in 2024, according to Open-Meteo.

Which Morris Messenger area high school alumni will be active during the week beginning Monday, Sept. 8?

The week of Monday, Sept. 8 will see these former Morris Messenger area high school standouts in action.

Toni Ann Brandolino, 70, of Morris, passes away surrounded by family

ToniAnn Brandolino passed away on Sept. 3. Below is the obituary.

Morris’s Sept. 5 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on Sept. 5 have ranged from a high of 90°F in 2023 to a low of 50°F in 2010, according to Open-Meteo.

2011 Mountain Road, Morris sold on Sept. 4

On Sept. 4, Stephen and April Kelly purchased a property at 2011 Mountain Road, Morris from Daniel R. Verjinsky.

Morris’s Sept. 6 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on Sept. 6 have ranged from a high of 91°F in 2015 to a low of 51°F in 2017, according to Open-Meteo.

4610 E. Shady Lane, Morris acquired by Troy R. and Hailey M. Schoot

On Sept. 5, Troy R. and Hailey M. Schoot purchased a property at 4610 E. Shady Lane, Morris from Ovisions of Trust Agreement Dated the April 1 2006 Robert R. Kurz Jr as Under the PR (successor trustee).

Family & kids events this week in coverage area: Sept. 7-13

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in coverage area this week.

Morris’s Sept. 7 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on Sept. 7 have ranged from a high of 90°F in 2016 to a low of 51°F in 2024, according to Open-Meteo.

George T. Gore Remembered for Service in Navy and Community Dedication

George Gore passed away on Sept. 6. Below is the obituary.

Morris’s Sept. 8 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on Sept. 8 have ranged from a high of 84°F in 2013 to a low of 48°F in 2024, according to Open-Meteo.