On Wednesday evening, April 13, 2022, Illinois House Democrats advanced SB 2803, which appropriates $2.7 billion in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, towards the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund. The bill that was passed by House Democrats addresses only 60% of the $4.5 billion debt in the State, that […]
Leprechauns were among us, who visited The Loft on Main’s Third Thursday morning gathering, on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2022. Left-to-right were Mark and Jean Zinnen; Sharon Boyles; Marcia Haag; Joan Vander Bleek; Dave Boyles. The Zinnens left that evening for Ireland; the next day, they began collecting rainbows […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photographs. One of the elite care and rehabilitation centers in the State was the destination of the young of Whiteside County, on Good Friday, April 15, 2022. Anticipating Easter, boys and girls responded to an invitation by Resthave Care & […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article and submitted the pictures. On Good Friday, April 15, 2022, the annual Morrison, IL, Crosswalk, arranged by the Morrison Ministers Council, originated at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, and concluded at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson […]
Legislation from State Representative Tony McCombie, Savanna, IL, will soon make acquiring licensing to fish, hunt, and camp in Illinois easier, for veterans and active-duty members of the military. HB4680 amended the Department of Natural Resources Civil Administrative Code, Fish and Aquatic Life Code, and the Wildlife Code, so that […]
Sweet corn has long been a staple of many households throughout Illinois. To honor the importance of sweet corn to Illinois, State Representative Tony McCombie, of Savanna, IL, has passed HB4766. The Bill designates August 1st of each year as “Sweet Corn Appreciation Day.” “Sweet corn was always a favorite […]
Brian Bartoz wrote this feature. Twenty-one students were inducted into Morrison High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society, on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, during an evening ceremony in the auditorium. Students were selected based on four criteria: academic credentials (3.5 GPA or higher); leadership in school and community activities; […]
Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet in the Hearing Room at the Law Enforcement Center, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, for a Special Meeting. It will be held Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 6:15 p.m. The Agenda follow. CALL TO ORDER MOTION: To award and approve ResolutionA. Section […]
Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, reopens on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Doors open at 1:00 p.m.; the program begins promptly at 1:30. The building is accessible to all, from the ramp at the back entrance. Light refreshments will be served. Carolyn Aiken describes her program as a […]
Our Morrison Rotary December 2021 Student of the Month was not able to join us due to some scheduling conflicts. We were finally able to recognize Isaac Melton, on Friday, April 1, 2022. Isaac is the son of Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton and Morrison Rotary President Carrie Melton. He […]
Coach Brian Bartoz wrote this feature, and Steve Siefken took the photographs. Members of Morrison’s Masonic Lodge (Dunlap Lodge #321) celebrated a successful season of Scholastic Bowl competition, during a pizza supper and awards night for Morrison High School’s Scholastic Bowl students, on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Wade Kaufman, who […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey was notified, on Thursday, April 14, 2022, of an error in his City Council report from Monday, March 28. Below is the corrected portion. The March 28, 2022, meeting of the Morrison City Council approved an Ordinance that revised the fee for all gaming terminals within […]
The U. S. National Weather Service forecast for Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Morrison, IL, warned that “damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines….” The High Wind Warning predicted “30-40 MPH winds, with gusts up to 60 MPH, until 7:00 p.m.” It was, indeed, a blustery day, with […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photos. The chill in the spring air didn’t slow the gathering of Easter eggs by the youngsters in Kiwanis Park, on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Just before 10:00 a.m., Morrison Fire Department chauffeured the Easter Bunny to the event, with […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. Thirteen years ago, the City of Morrison was excited to open a Sports Complex, that was the talk of the Northwest area, for small-town, athletic venues. The same complex is now the topic of constant discord among the community and the Morrison City […]