Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that, due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic, Driver Services facilities Statewide will be closed to the public for in-person transactions, effective Tuesday, November 17, but will reopen on Monday, December 7, 2020. White encourages the public to take advantage of online services. “During […]
Jerry Lindsey submitted this article. On Wednesday, July 29, 2020, the following statement was sent by the IHSA Board of Directors to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH.) “This plan, like nearly every aspect of our current lives, remains fluid,” said IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson. “Changes may come, […]
The Illinois High School Association’s Winter Sport Mitigation Considerations are now posted online. Click the six links below.
At a Wednesday, November 11, 2020, Board of Directors meeting, The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) decided to formally invite representatives from Governor Pritzker’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), to attend the IHSA Board meeting. On Thursday, November 19, they plan to discuss the 2020-21 Basketball […]
On Saturday, November 14, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department sadly announced one death of a person in their 90s and 147 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. We also have 30 recoveries. The ages of these 147 cases are 13 (under 20); 19 (20s); 20 (30s); 25 (40s); […]
4-H Leader Jean Eggemeyer supplied the photograph. On Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., Cottonwood 4-H Club hosted a convenient, drive-through collection event, to support Morrison Friends Food Pantry. It was held in the Morrison United Methodist Church parking lot, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.
Jerry Lindsey wrote this press release. Sauk Valley Steam, a local 10-Under Girls Softball team, will offer a warm, delicious, Chili Supper, during the Saturday, November 28, 2020, Prophetstown Reverse Christmas Parade. Chili, Cinnamon Rolls, Apple Cider, and Hot Chocolate will be available via drive-through or carry-out. The convenient location […]
Robert “Bob” Bierman, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Robert was born May 30, 1933, in Sterling, IL, to Carl H. and Bessie M. (McKee) Bierman. He attended Lincoln grade schools of rural Whiteside County and Morrison High School. Bob […]
On Friday, November 13, 2020, a temporary, four-way, stop sign was installed at a busy, Morrison, IL, intersection with dual blind spots: N. Madison and E. Knox Streets. This is the northwest corner of Sullivan’s Foods’ parking lot; the northeast corner of Brethren in Christ Church; the southeast corner of […]
Spencer J. Knox, 83, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Friday, November 13, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. Spencer was born March 3, 1937, in Morrison, to Russell and Marian (Schuler) Knox. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a graduate of Morrison […]
Leah “Boots” Hayen, 82, of Pleasant View Nursing Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Friday, November 13, 2020, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. Leah was born April 6, 1938, in Galena, IL, to Clair and Francis (Leitzinger) Brown. She was […]
Jeanette C. Ilsley, 89 of Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community in Morrison, IL, formerly of Prophetstown, IL, died Friday, November 13, 2020, at Windsor Manor. Jeanette was born January 12, 1931, in Sycamore, IL, to Emil and Alice (Nelson) Cassier. She grew up in the Sycamore Park, which was established […]
Morrison, IL, Mayor Everett Pannier, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen, and Chief of Police Brian Melton strongly urge our community to comply with the precautions and guidelines established by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following are Emergency Rule precautions and guidelines that are […]
The Whiteside County Public Works Committee Meeting is set for 6:15 p.m., Tuesday November 17, 2020 prior to County Board meeting, in the Morrison High School Auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. The Agenda follows.
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 6, 2020. Arrests: On Sunday, November 1, 2020, at approximately 7:38 p.m., Morrison Police responded to a theft from a motor vehicle complaint, in a parking lot in the 600 block of E. […]