Whiteside County TRIAD is excited to announce two opportunities for the public to have documents shredded in a secure way. During the events, individuals will drive up, and TRIAD members will remove the items from the vehicle. So there will be no personal contact. If you have any questions, please […]
In November 2017, the Illinois Supreme Court created the Commission on Pretrial Practices. Its charge was to provide guidance and recommendations regarding comprehensive pretrial reform, in the Illinois criminal justice system. The full report can be found at https://courts.illinois.gov/Probation/FinalReport.pdf. We are proud to announce Whiteside County Sheriff John F. Booker […]
The Savanna District of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge seeks public interest in grass hay harvest on approximately 147 acres on a designated area on the Refuge. The haying unit is located in Jackson County, IA, (Pleasant Creek Tarr Tract; 147 acres.) All haying and bale […]
This bill could mean a large boost of funds for Illinois mine clean up. On Thursday, July 2, 2020, the RECLAIM Act (HR 2156) passed the U. S. House of Representatives. It is part of The Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2), a bill to address America’s infrastructure needs and to […]
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic that is currently gripping the world, Whiteside Carroll Enterprise Zone (WCEZ) posted increased activity in the second quarter of 2020. Seven new projects were approved, bringing the total number for the first half of the year to ten, with a total investment of $38.1 million, and […]
Everyone is welcome to enjoy being outside and to show their support of the Savanna Historical Society, 406 Main Street, Savanna, IL, on Sunday, July 19, 2020. The organization will host a “Car Cruise-In,” from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Car enthusiasts are encouraged to participate; there is no registration […]
June E. Gorzney, 86, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison, IL. June was born August 30, 1933, in Garden Plain, IL, to Jason and Ella (Damhoff) Bennett. She attended Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School. On September 20, 1952, she […]
Clarence R. Harridge, 88, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, IL. Clarence was born July 13, 1932, in Whiteside County, IL, to John B. and Susie L. (Van Doren) Harridge. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools. Clarence […]
Jessica Lynn Todd, 21, of Kewanee, IL, died Sunday, March 15, 2020, at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. Jessica was born January 6, 1999, in Clinton, IA, to Michael James and Christine Kay (Wilkens) Todd. She attended Morrison schools and was a graduate of Penn Foster. Jessica married […]
Sidonna Mahaffey, owner of Mahaffey’s On Main Street, and “Upcycle Junkie” will co-sponsor a Ladies Night Out and DIY Craft Class, on Friday, July 17, 2020, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy complimentary wine and snacks and an evening of companionship and fun. Required registration closes on Wednesday, July 15, […]
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, hosts a free produce stand now through the fall harvest. The outside table is located at the southeast corner of Knox and Genesee Streets. Community members are welcome to leave extra produce from their gardens on the table or take what they can […]
At noon, on Thursday, July 9, 2020, Morrison Chamber of Commerce paid a pleasant visit to Rick’s Auto Body, Inc., 311 E. Linconway, Morrison, IL. Chamber members honored owner Rick Venhuizen with a certificate of appreciation and an insulated beverage cup. The certificate was presented by Chamber of Commerce Executive […]
On Wednesday, July 8, 2020, the Whiteside County Fair Board unanimously reached “a pretty tough decision” after factoring “lots of things,” reported member Brian Oostenryk, Sr. “There was a lot of discussion and mixed feelings. But in the end, we felt we made the right one.” The Board voted to […]
Maxine Olson passed away peacefully at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, on Sunday, July 12, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Maxine was born July 6, 1930, in Marshfield, WI, to Lucille and Theodore Salter. She grew up in Unity, WI. Upon graduation from Unity High School, she […]
Jeffrey Thomas Hill, 60, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020, in Waco, TX, after a short battle with cancer. He was born September 4, 1959, in Morrison, IL, and graduated from Morrison High School in 1977. He served in the U. S. Army from 1977 to 1984 and the […]