Petition circulation begins Tuesday, September 20, 2016, for candidates wishing to take out petitions for the upcoming Consolidated Election, to be held Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Petitions will be available at the City Clerk’s office, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday […]
The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police has asked that the Governor of the State of Illinois declare Sunday, September 11, through Saturday, September 17, 2016, as Illinois Rail Safety Week, in order to promote vehicle and pedestrian safety around railroad tracks and trains. On Tuesday, May 24, Governor Bruce […]
Bob Brands of Morrison, IL, will be guest speaker at the Morrison Historical Society program on Sunday, September 25, 2016. He will share his experiences as a veteran of the Korean War. Doors to Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, open at 1:00 p.m., with Brands’s presentation starting at […]
Both scenes were painted at Auver, France. Does one call to you, saying, “Come see me?” Who painted them? Can you detect the magic of impressionists Paul Cezanne and Vincent Van Gogh? After a rich, September 2017 travel adventure–to two neighboring European countries–you will be able to recognize the artists. […]
Theresa Brandon submitted photographs taken at the Whiteside County Fair from 2014 through 2016. Click the link below. https://www.facebook.com/theresabrandon/media_set?set=a.10204010864247641.1104467480&type=3
Morrison Rotary Club’s motto is “Service above Self.” With that in mind, club members strive to clean the mile of U. S. Highway 30, extending east from DQ Grill & Chill all the way to Lyndon Road. Below, crew commander Amy Viering evaluates the August highway clean up that her […]
The cool, blue skies opened the home season for the 2016 Morrison Football program, as they hosted a first-time home visitor from Princeton, IL, High School. The game wasn’t short of offense. Both teams amassed over 360 total yards on the evening.
The Morrison, IL, Mustangs invited the Princeton, IL, Tigers onto E. M. “Bud” Cole Field for the first time and sent them home with a surprising 13-12 defeat. A cool, Friday, September 2, 2016, night air set the stage for a revitalized Mustang defense. They held the Tigers to only […]
Join us Sunday, September 4, 2016, at 6:00 p.m, at Spring Valley Church, as we welcome The Kramers. Their performance is the final concert of our Summer Night Concerts. We want to thank you for your attendance and your generous giving. As Pastor Ralph always says, “If you don’t have […]
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the City of Morrison, is looking for individual and/or group volunteers to paint over 30 fire hydrants along U. S. Highway 30 and Route 78. This will take place during our upcoming Community Clean-Up Day, Saturday, September 10, 2016. We need volunteers […]
Kurt P. Ricker, 62, of Erie, IL, died unexpectedly Friday, September 2, 2016, at his home. Kurt was born on May 12, 1954, in Chicago, IL, the son of Harry and Roberta Ricker. He married his best friend and golf partner, Donna James on May 15, 1998. Kurt worked at […]
Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) honored and recognized 33 individuals from law enforcement, media, volunteers, and other individuals who have made substantial efforts in supporting the Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving® at MADD’s annual Heroes Banquet. The event was held in Springfield, IL, at Northfield Inn & Suites, Saturday, August […]
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 26, 2016. Arrests: On Thursday, September 1, 2016, Eddie L. Douglas, Jr., age 19 of Rock Falls, IL, was arrested by a Whiteside County Deputy Sheriff, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside […]
In observance of Labor Day, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities open Monday-to-Friday will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2016. Facilities open Tuesday-to-Saturday will be closed Saturday, September 3. All office and facilities will be open for business Tuesday, September 6. Individuals can […]
Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at 1:30 p.m., at the Whiteside County Highway Department. The agenda follows.OLD VERSION BELOW 1. Call to order 2. Routine Business: (Highway & Landfill) A. Monthly Approvals: Items presented for review from August 2016 include […]