Jacklyn Hanson submitted this article and first three photos. Donations reached over $1000 from the concert held on Friday, February 13, 2015. Called “Local Music Live,” it was to raise money for the homeless of Whiteside and Clinton Counties. Six local, talented musicians came together in the sanctuary of First […]
Brisk, breezy temperatures on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, may have prevented a crowd from gathering to watch–at long last–demolition of this residence at 703 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. At one time, it housed four apartments, based on “four furnaces [found] in the cinder block basement” stated Patrick Burke. He owns […]
Editor’s note: Morrison High School Varsity Wrestling Coach Tony Wright, far right, submitted this report. Photos are from Gus Linke, Jr. and Coach Wright. At left is contender Augustus Linke; at center is former MHS State Wrestling Champion Matt McDonnell. The IHSA State Wrestling Tournament is the single biggest event […]
This month’s meeting was changed due to a scheduling conflict caused by President’s Day. Parks and Rec Board members include Kelly Cline West – President, Jim Strating – Vice President, Matt Tichler – Secretary, Brad Yaklich, and Barb Benson. Morrison Park and Rec Board will meet on Thursday, February 26, […]
Editor’s note: This essay was submitted by Travis Akin, Executive Director of Illinois Lawsuit Abuse Watch. Governor Bruce Rauner’s call for reasonable lawsuit reforms in his recent State of the State address [on Wednesday, February 4, 2015,] is a significant step forward in bringing Illinois’ economy back and stopping the […]
The Whiteside Forum continues its series exploring Mass Media in Modern Society hosting Beth Hafner as speaker on Thursday February 26, 2015. The free public event takes place in the Program Room of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 6:30 p.m. There will be time […]
Tracy Henson submitted this report and photo. The DeKalb County Swim Team hosted their Winter Classic Swim Meet at the Kishwaukee, IL, YMCA on Friday, February 6, through Sunday, February 8, 2015. Fifteen Seahorses participated in the meet, and they all did a fantastic job! Medals were awarded to 1st […]
Editor’s note: This report is from the Quad City Times of Sunday, February 22, 2015. Erie-Prophetstown Senior Austin Shoup wrestled to a dramatic third place finish at the Illinois Class 1A Sate Tournament on Saturday, February 21, 2015. He began Friday, February 20, with the first loss of his season. […]
Editor’s note: Prior to his election, Gov. Bruce Rauner was the chairman a private equity firm based in Chicago, IL. His income tax returns show he earned $108 million between 2010 and 2012. This essay is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 License. With its deep cuts to […]
This press release was written by Ben Sieck, a spring semester intern in the NFHS Publications and Communications Department and a junior at Butler University. A new penalty system for an unnecessary delay in starting, or resuming, play in high school volleyball was approved by the National Federation of State […]
There is always someone to welcome you during a visit to Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, Fridays through Sundays from April to November. Docents who serve Morrison Historical Society are a treasured asset. They open the building from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and can offer information about […]
The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application. In the hopes […]
Risa (Jeff) Weets, left, grandson Brody Tucker (son of Chris and Katie), all of Morrison, IL, and Sarah Weets, Palatine, IL, supported the breakfast fundraiser hosted by Bethesda Blaze Relay For Life Team, on Saturday, February 21, 2015. From 7:00 to 10:00 a.m. at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. […]
Chief of Police Brian Melton reports, “The City of Morrison[, IL,] does not currently offer a specific program to address the problem of feral cats. Most, if not all, communities experience a feral cat population, and the solutions are numerous. At this time, MPD is offering our Community some information […]
The newly organized Morrison Park Board met on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. All members were in attendance: Barb Benson, Parks and Rec Director Jim DuBois, Jim Strating, Matt Tichler, […]