Lloyd R. Collinson, 92, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, Morrison, IL, died Friday, July 10, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation. Lloyd was born November 13, 1927, in La Fayette, IL, to Lloyd E. and Blanche L. (Stout) Collinson. He was educated in the Sterling, IL, grade school and was […]
The City of Morrison will hold a Special Council Meeting on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. The location is the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The Agenda follows.
This is a photograph of Jason A. Chapman, 43 years old, of Sterling, IL. Chapman is the victim in the homicide investigation being conducted by the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Illinois State Police. “This is a very active investigation at this time,” stated Sheriff John Booker. I will not […]
CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL, continues to closely follow IDPH and CDC guidance, to ensure the highest quality and safety standards that keep our patients, co-workers, and visitors as safe as possible. Although visitor restrictions have been revised, we are still limiting visitation to one approved visitor […]
The United States Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds Illinois producers to complete crop acreage reports, by the applicable deadline for their County. Acreage reporting dates vary by crop and by County. Contact your FSA County office for a list of acreage reporting deadlines by crop. Timely, accurate […]
Shirley Ann Blasdell, 81, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at her home. Shirley was born February 13, 1939, in Moline, IL, the daughter of Philip L. and Rosella Marie (Kennedy) Smith. She married Louis Blasdell on June 15, 1957, in Prophetstown, IL. He preceded her in death […]
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at 5:00 p.m., in City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room. The Agenda follows.
Morrison Rotary Literacy Committee Chair Ellen Smith recommended a great program, to allow our Club to support the Odell Public Library Summer Reading program. Using our $500 donation the Library staff, chaired by Katie Rider, was able to purchase 200 books through Scholastic Book Company. Over 100 kids in Morrison […]
The Franciscan Peace Center of the Sisters of St. Francis of Clinton, IA, will hold an Anti-Human Trafficking Committee meeting, via Zoom on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend. Log onto zoom.com with the following data: Meeting ID-819 2670 6594; Password-765493 or click here. […]
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, June 26, 2020. Arrests: On Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Jarrett F. Wiebenga, age 19 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging […]
On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses. This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to be used at select businesses. Certificates are given to anyone who purchases more than […]
On Sunday, July 5, 2020, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a residence located in the 24000 block of Front Street, (Como), rural Sterling, IL, for a deceased male subject. The deceased is a male in is 40s who was found in the front yard of his […]
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge has announced that applications are available, for the special deer hunts at Lost Mound. Two managed deer hunts, one for youth (ages 10-18) and one for adults with disabilities (19 and older), are conducted within designated Closed Areas of Lost Mound. All […]
It is with sadness that The Children’s Art Preservation Association announces the cancellation of Paint the Town for 2020. This was not an easy decision to make. Our passion for this event is balanced with our responsibility to our community and those who participate across all ages, as well anyone who […]
Secretary of State Jesse White and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced two new laws that took effect Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Both measures establish tougher penalties for drivers who seriously injure others while texting and driving and for drivers who cause severe injury to pedestrians. Said White, “Drivers […]