Warren Grimes moved to Urbana in 1930 to continue his work in aircraft lighting. Warren invented the red, green and white navigation lights that are found on aircrafts. During the World War ll, every plane had lighting produced by Grimes Manufacturing. Although Grimes is now Honeywell, the Grimes name lives on in our community. Warren Grimes cared about his company and his community. He served as a mayor and contributed financially to many things we enjoy today in Champaign County. The legacy of Warren G. Grimes, his entrepreneurial spirit, determination, and love for his community will always be a part of Champaign County.
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