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Morris light project comes $250,000 under budget

The new Morris Public Works building at the corner of Ashley Road and Gun Club Road in Morris on March 8, 2025.

The Morris City Council approved a change order Monday that put $250,000 back into the city budget after the Illinois Route 47 lighting project came in cheaper than expected.

The project was originally awarded to Utility Dynamic for $1.59 million, and it added lighting from Illinois Avenue to Benton Street along Illinois Route 47.

The bid had already come in lower than expected in the first place, originally expected at $1.83 million.

The council also approved a change order on the new public works building that put $3,600 back into the city budget.

The public works building, which opened in Fall 2025, cost $5.25 million and replaced a more than 50-year-old building.

Michael Urbanec

Michael Urbanec

Michael Urbanec covers Grundy County and the City of Morris, Coal City, Minooka, and more for the Morris Herald-News