Morrison Community Hospital patients have been contacted to be vaccinated against the novel corona virus. Check the hospital website (www.morrisoncommunityhospital.com) of Facebook.com/morrisoncommunityhospital. If you were not contacted, and if you qualify, please schedule an appointment by calling 815-772-5537. To qualify, patients must be 65 or older or be at risk […]
Due to incoming inclement weather, the CGH Blood Drive will be ending at 2:00 p.m. tomorrow, February 4, 2021. The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center has contacted all donors via email who were scheduled between the times of 2:00 and 7:00. They have been asked to reschedule their appointment for […]
Elkay announced the planned expansion of their manufacturing facility in Lanark, IL. Additional capacity was prompted by increased demand for the company’s signature water delivery products, which are manufactured in Lanark and Savanna, IL. Demand has grown steadily in past years. The company delivered a steady stream of innovative, new, […]
Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker submitted this summary of Department activity for 2020. Deputies patrolled 393,795 miles in the course of their duties
Due to the impending, hazardous weather conditions forecasted for Thursday, February 4, 2021, Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will have a remote learning day.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature. Career Exploration at Morrison High School gives students the opportunity to explore options after High School and go through a formal employment process. Students complete an application, a resume, and cover letter. Class culminates with a mock interview with their teacher, Justin Stevenson.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article. The long-awaited decision to allow athletic competition in the Northwest Illinois Region was authorized by Governor J. B. Pritzker on Monday, January 25, 2021. Reduction in the Tier ranking opened the option for schools within the Illinois High School Association to begin practice, […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. At a time when schools are gaining recognition as a “social need” for many, the Morrison Community Unit School District #6 Board of Education approved Superintendent Scott Vance’s Improvement Plan, on Monday, January 25, 2021. The multi-year plan divided the focus between Academics […]
Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, offers free, community, Wednesday night, drive-through meals from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, there is currently no inside dining for Wednesday meals. On February 3, 2021, menu will be Turkey and Gravy over Biscuits, Peas, Dinner Roll, and […]
On Friday, January 29, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department was saddened to announce one death of someone in their 70s. There were 20 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19: 4 (under 20); 3 (20s); 1 (30s); 2 (40s); 3 (50s); 5 (60s); 1 (70s); 1 (80+.) We also had 10 recoveries […]
The Clinton Community College B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run will celebrate its 40th anniversary, beginning at noon on Saturday, February 6, 2021. This year’s event will be run in a modified, hybrid format. A very limited number of 40 past winners plus sponsor representatives will take to the streets of […]
On Thursday, January 28, 2021, Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin re-appointed State Representative Tony McCombie to the Illinois State Legislative Audit Commission, along with Illinois Republican Representatives Mark Batinick of Plainfield and Randy Frese of Quincy. She is pictured in Springfield, IL, on the makeshift Illinois House floor at the […]
Morrison Area Community Foundation was formed in 2007. Current affiliate Board Members are Joe Mills-Chairman; Melissa Nyboer; Sarah Dalati; Howard Mills; Katie Rider; Cassie Schultz; Dar Hook. The foundation has a dozen funding priorities, with varied grant possibilities to support the community. The spring grant application deadline is Tuesday, March […]
The City of Morrison, IL, has declared a Snow Emergency effective at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, January 30, 2021. No parking is allowed on designated Snow Routes. Calendar Parking restrictions are in effect. This Snow Emergency shall remain in effect until Monday, February 1, at 8:00 a.m. or until the snow […]
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, January 22, 2021.