Michael Urbanec
News Reporter at Shaw Local
Sports Editor at The Northern Star
Morris Herald-News editor. Retweets are not endorsements. @michaelurbanec for stupid jokes, puns and bad sports takes. Northern Star & Top Shelf Sports alum.
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6 days ago |
shawlocal.com | Michael Urbanec
Morris Hospital hosted a celebratory luncheon at the Morris Country Club to celebrate and show appreciation to the hospital volunteers who have reached milestones in both volunteer hours and years of service. According to a Thursday news release, volunteers are Morris Hospital logged 20,717 hours in over 20 different areas.
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1 week ago |
shawlocal.com | Michael Urbanec
Leyden Aagesen, Gavin Adamic, Nolan Anderson, Brandon Anicua, Alisson Atwood, Greyslin Baade, Isaiah Baker, Brayden Balamut, Haley Barnes, Madelyn Barnes, Nicholas Bennish, Mason Berscheid, Mira Bezaire, Ariana Bibian, Kara Blasing, Isabella Branshaw, Michael Broderson, Emersyn Brouwer, Kathryn Brown, Jason Brozek, Dariusz Bryjak, Addison Byrer, Isabella Carey, Aiden Carroll, Evelyn Cawthorne, Ribhu Chaher, Maleiah Chavez, Brendan Chew, Tyler Ciszek, Sailor Cobb, Clark Collofello, Emma...
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shawlocal.com | Michael Urbanec
Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois and AgeGuide of Northeastern Illinois held a Public Day of Advocacy Wednesday to raise awareness about the Older Americans Act as Older Americans Month comes to a close. According to a Wednesday news release, Meals on Wheels Nutrition Director Patricia Strahan read the “We the people” preamble of the US Constitution to the attendees, which includes the phrase “promote the general welfare.”“These are not budget lines,” Strahan said. “They are lifelines.
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shawlocal.com | Michael Urbanec
The City of Morris announced Friday that it has received $2.583 million in funding through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program for a project to improve and lengthen the pedestrian path between Calhoun St. and West Ave. According to a Friday news release, this work will enhance local transportation and boost quality of life for residents. “We’re pleased to receive this money from ITEP and excited to put these dollars to work in our community,” said Morris Mayor Chris Brown.
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shawlocal.com | Michael Urbanec
Shorewood resident Jacquie Secrest has been named Morris Hospital’s Fire Starter of the Month for her role as a Service Excellence Liaison. According to a Wednesday news release, Secrest has made a significant impact in her role, bringing a positive attitude and warm, welcoming personality to work with her each day. She is often the first person patients speak to when they want to share compliments or express concerns after receiving care.
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I propose Busch change his last name to Old Style.
Full trade: The Chicago Cubs are acquiring third baseman Michael Busch and reliever Yency Almonte from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for a pair of toolsy teenaged prospects, left-handed starter Jackson Ferris and outfielder Zyhir Hope, sources tell ESPN.
750,000 pounds is now officially a Carp Ton.
Roughly 750,000 pounds of silver carp were removed between Nov. 27 and Dec. 6 in the Starved Rock pool of the Illinois River, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. https://t.co/uIXpCA5OHa
Morris Community High School passed on deciding its new mascot last night, deciding the names that students and staff voted on didn't have enough public support. I, for one, think they should rebrand to the Isotopes. The school's in between like, four nuclear power plants.