Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois (GSNI) announced that Dr. Kari Rockwell has been appointed new CEO of the organization. Dr. Rockwell succeeded current CEO Fiona Cummings and assumed responsibilities on Monday, August 1, 2022. Cummings had served as CEO since 2013 and retired on Saturday, June 30. Dr. Rockwell brings […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, June 24, 2022. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 6-25-2022 Gordon D. Zaagman 67 Morrison, IL Indecent Behavior (Ordinance) 6-27-2022 […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, July 1, 2022. Arrests: On Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at approximately 3:10 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Brian K. Finnicum, age 50 of Monmouth, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Lee County charging Finnicum with Failure to Appear – […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, July 29, 2022. Arrests: On Friday, August 5, 2022, at approximately 12:30 a.m., while patrolling, Morrison Police discovered an altercation occurring between three persons, in the 100 block of E. Market Street, Morrison, IL. As a result of the investigation […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, July 22, 2022. Arrests: On Friday, July 22, 2022, at approximately 9:08 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Annette S. Harms, age 64 of Morrison, IL, on E. Wall Street at Ash Avenue, Morrison, […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, July 15, 2022. Arrests: On Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at approximately 5:04 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Christopher S. Bourke, age 41 of Morrison, IL, in the 600 block of S. Portland Avenue […]
The City of Morrison, IL, seeks an experienced management professional to serve as the City Administrator. A City Administrator is responsible for the overall management and administrative coordination of the activities of the City. Their duties include implementation of various programs and policies approved by the City Council. All City […]
On Sunday, August 21, 2022, Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees will host Claudia Garcia, of Dixon, IL, to discuss her critical position as Director of 9-1-1 services in Whiteside County. Current or former Dispatchers, Emergency Services personnel, members of Law Enforcement, and the public are invited to this program. […]
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes The Good Stewards to the outdoor stage on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. You may bring a lawn chair and sit outside or remain in your car. Root Beer floats will offered. Please join us in our […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Wednesday, July 20, 2022, meeting of the River Bend School Board featured updates on the summer construction and maintenance projects and the budget projection for 2022-23. Summer projects were highlighted by the new, main entrance renovation and the addition of door closures […]
The City of Morrison seeks an energetic and ethical leader to be chiefly responsible for developing recreational opportunities for the City, and marketing and maximizing usage of the Sports Complex to a regional audience. Interested applicants must complete a City of Morrison Job Application, in addition to submitting a Letter […]
On Sunday, July 17, 2022, at approximately 8:09 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash, at the intersection of U. S. Route 30 and Millard Road, in rural Morrison, IL. The crash was between an eastbound vehicle driven by Miranda M. Jenkins (dob 7/18/1988) of Clinton, IA, […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and took the photo. The Double G Saloon used the excitement of the Morrison, IL, downtown Shuckfest event to execute its official Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting ceremony, on Saturday, July 30, 2022. Owners Wendy Gallentine and Shane Gallentine celebrated their new restaurant’s […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the feature and took the photographs. Owners of Isle of the Rhodes restaurant celebrated their 40th anniversary of serving Morrison, IL, residents and those of surrounding communities on W. Main Street. They opened in 1982 at 100 W. Main, across the street from the current […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report and photograph. The beauty within the yard of Don and Bonnie Reed earned July 2022 Featured Garden recognition from Morrison Garden Club. Their home is at 13012 Locust Court, Morrison, IL.