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State & Federal Government
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
County Engineer: Eric Gibson 245 N. Illinois Rt. 47, Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0363
Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Grundy County Highway Department is responsible for the construction and maintenance of all the bridges and roads in the Grundy County Highway System. In addition to constructing and maintaining the 139 miles of roads and 40 bridges on the County Highway System, the department assists the 17 townships of Grundy County in the construction and maintenance of their 512 miles of highways and 153 bridges. Any concerns or compliments about roads or bridges should be addressed to the appropriate agency. If on a Grundy County highway, forward the concern to the Grundy County Highway Department. If on a township highway, forward the concern to the appropriate road commissioner.
LAND USE DEPARTMENT
Director/Planner: Heidi H. Miller
(815) 941-3229
Assistant: Cheryl Wardell
(815) 941-3228
Building & Zoning: Bob Pazely Plumbing Inspector: Sean Wardell 1320 Union St., Morris, IL 60450
grundyco.org
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Land Use Department has three departments to serve Grundy County’s needs. The Environmental & Resource Conservation Office, the Building and Zoning Department and the Planning Department are the fabric that makes up our Land Use Department. Many of the forms needed and upcoming events are listed on the County website at www.grundyco.org. • Building & Zoning: (815) 941-3228 • Planning Department: (815) 941-3228 • Environmental & Resource Conservation Office: (815) 941-3229
REGIONAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION
Regional Superintendent of Schools: Chris Mehochko 1320 Union St., Morris, IL 60450
(815) 941-5384 • (815) 941-3247
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Supports services to the County School System.
HUMAN RESOURCES
1320 Union St. Morris, IL 60450
(815) 941-3421
8:00 am to 4:30 pm: Monday - Friday The mission of the Human Resource Department is to support the goals and challenges of Grundy County by providing services that promote a work environment that is characterized by fair treatment of staff, open communications, personal accountability, trust and mutual respect. We will seek and provide solutions to workplace issues that support and optimize the operating principles of the County. Above all, employees will be provided the same concern, respect and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Grundy County citizen and customer.
Sheriff: Ken Briley 111 E. Illinois Ave., Morris, IL 60450
(815) 942-0336
Our mission, collectively as an agency and as individual officers, is to provide an exemplary level of service and protection to the residents and businesses of Grundy County and to all those who may visit, work in, or travel through our communities. We will serve the local communities through professional conduct at all times and the enforcement of criminal and traffic laws without prejudice or bias and with respect for the rights of all people.
GRUNDY COUNTY VETERANS’ ASSISTANCE COMMISSION
1320 Union St., Morris, IL 60450
(815) 941-3152 VAC@grundyco.org
Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. / 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Grundy County Veterans Assistance Commission (GCVAC) is an independent county commission operated by and for veterans for the purpose of promoting the welfare of honorably discharged veterans of military service, and their families; to act as a central service office for all veteran organizations and to assist with all VA claims work referred to the commission by member organizations and the community; and to have general oversight of the distribution of all relief and supplies that may be appropriated for the benefit of military veterans and their families. • We offer free assistance with the following federal, state and local Veterans benefits: • Assistance with enrollment in the VA health care system • Assistance with applying for VA compensation claims (for service connected illness or injury) • Assistance in applying for VA disability pensions for wartime veterans and their surviving spouses • Non-emergency transportation to and from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Centers • Financial Assistance for eligible veterans and dependents for basic needs • VA Educational Benefits (GI Bill) • Burial Benefits to include grave markers • Military record retrieval • Referral to other program and services to include those offered by the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) and other Will & Grundy County agencies.
KENDALL GRUNDY COMMUNITY ACTION
Kendall County Office 811 W. John St. Yorkville, IL 60560
(630) 553-9100
Fax: (630) 553-9605 Grundy County Office 1802 N. Division St., Ste. 602 Morris, IL
(815) 941-3262
Fax: (815) 942-3925 Office Hours for both locations: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. 4 p.m. Applications taken by appointment Kendall-Grundy Community Action (KGCA) provides a variety of services to residents of both Kendall and Grundy counties. Our programs offer assistance to income-eligible families to obtain the opportunities needed to encourage self-sufficiency. The funding is provided by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Illinois Department of Health Care and Family Services. KGCA constantly strives to meet the changing demands and needs of the growing community.
FEDERAL REPRESENTATIVES
U.S. House of Representatives:
16th District: Adam Kinzinger (R)
628 Columbus St., Ste. 507 Ottawa, IL 61350 (815) 431-9271 • (815) 431-9383 (f) (202) 225-3635
kinzinger.house.gov
U.S. Senate:
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D)
Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn St., Ste. 3892 Chicago, IL 60604
Durbin.senate.gov U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D)
Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn St., Ste. 3892 Chicago, IL 60604
Duckworth.sentate.gov STATE SENATORS
38th District Sue Rezin (R)
350 5th St., Ste. 254 Peru, IL 61354 (815) 220-8720 • (815) 220-8721 (f) (217) 782-3840
senatorrezin.com
40th District Patrick Joyce (D)
270 Main St. Park Forest, IL 60466 (708) 756-0882 • (708) 756-0885 (f)
senatorpatrickjoyce.com 53rd District Jason Barickman (R)
3004 G.E. Road, Ste. 1B Bloomington, IL 61704 (309) 661-2788
senatorbarickman.com
STATE REPRESENTATIVES
75th District David Welter (R)
1421 N. Division St. Morris, IL 60450 (815) 416-1475
repwelter.com 79th District Jackie Haas (R)
370 E. Court St. Kankakee, IL 60901 (815) 523-7779 • (815) 304-5987 (f) (217) 782-5981
rephaas.com 106th District Thomas M. Bennett (R)
305 W. Madison St. Pontiac, IL 61764 (815) 844-9179
