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Spun off from La Salle County in 1841, Grundy county lies in the northeastern portion of Illinois. It is named for Felix Grundy, a Tennessee attorney and later the U.S. Attoney General.

The first settler of the area was William Marquiss, a farmer from Madison county, Ohio, in 1828.

The area's population began increasing in 1835 as the first dry goods store, blacksmith shop and shoemaker opened businesses. In 1841, the first permanent Post Office was established. The first jail was erected in 1845.

The area's economy originally was based on agriculture and coal, the latter being of great importance to Chicago.

The county seat is Morris and the population on July 1, 1999, was 37,181, an increase of 4,844 over the 1990 census.

For information on county government, contact the National Association of Counties Web site.

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Location: Morris Illinois

Other Illinois Counties nearby:
(Chicago) Cook County
(Morris) Grundy County
(Kankakee) Kankakee County
(Yorkville) Kendall County
(Ottawa) La Salle County
(Pontiac) Livingston County

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Dairy State Cheese and Beer Festival Kenosha WI April20 This fun-filled event includes cheese from around the state of Wisconsin, some of the area’s finest beers and live music.
North Shore Unitarian Church Art Fair Deerfield IL April27-28 NSUC's annual ART FAIR is a juried show featuring the original works of 65+ talented artists and artisans. The fine art and fine crafts exhibited include photography, painting, ceramics, glass, paper, woodwork, metalwork, jewelry, sculpture, fiber, clothing and mixed media. Exhibiting artists come from Illinois as well as from several surrounding states.
Dutch Days Festival Fulton IL May3-4 Arts and Crafts Vendors; Food and Concession Stands; Windmill Tours; Dutch Dancing and Costumes; Antique Tractor Display; Dutch Treasures Display; Heritage Canyon w/Early American Crafters; Hindeloopen Painting Demo and Sales; Stippling Display and Parade.
Chocolate Fest Long Grove IL May3-5 Dive into three days of nothing but CHOCOLATE! Mmm, chocolate strawberries, donuts, and much more! Every spring, the Village of Long Grove celebrates the existence of the world's best tasting antioxidant.
Lilac Time Art and Craft Fair Lombard IL May5 The Lilac Time Art and Craft Fair is held annually on St. Charles Road between Main and Elizabeth in downtown Lombard. All of the proceeds received from the craft booth rentals are donated to local charities. Features 140 craft exhibitors and 4000 attendees throughout the day.
Peoria Heights Art Fair Peoria Heights IL May11 A great weekend is planned; the show coincides with the Race for the Cure and the Illinois Art League members show at the Village Hall. A hospitality tent will be open throughout the Art Fair with coffee and donuts in the morning and water and fruit during the day .