Written by Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. A large crowd filled the City of Morrison Community Room, in Odell Public Library, to witness the City Council meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026. The Transportation Enhancement from the City to Morrison Sports Complex is being considered, with three options for the
The City of Morrison informs residents, businesses, and other stakeholders that City Hall will be closed, to accommodate staff training and the implementation of a new computer system, as follows. These updated closures are necessary, as the City completes the system conversion that will improve efficiency, enhance service delivery,
Press release from City Administrator Brian Melton. Businesses, organizations, and entities may be impacted by proposed improvements to U. S. Route 30 through Morrison, IL. This meeting is not necessarily a meeting for the general public, but a meeting to share information and obtain any feedback from identified business
City of Morrison Utility Billing Delayed On July 7, 2026, the City of Morrison will be transitioning to a new computer software platform with BS&A Software to support utility billing, payments, and customer information. Due to this upcoming transition, utility billing for July 1 will be delayed. Utility bills are
By Jerry Lindsey The Morrison City Council met in Regular Session on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Morrison Community Room, 307 South Madison Street, Morrison, Illinois. The meeting was called to order by Kevin Bruckner Jr. at 6:30 p.m. City Clerk Mike Hemmer recorded the minutes.
On July 7, 2026, the City of Morrison transitioned to a new computer software platform, from BS&A Software, to support utility billing, payments, and customer information. As service expectations continue to evolve, the City of Morrison evaluated its current systems and chose a more modern, fully integrated solution–designed specifically
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, June 8, 2026, without Alderman Kevin Bruckner, Jr. in attendance. The Council heard from Karla Burns of the Morrison On The Move organization. She explained the details of the upcoming festivities being held on Saturday,
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), member of the House Armed Services Committee, secured several provisions in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), to invest in Rock Island Arsenal and fought to protect jobs and collective bargaining rights for civilian employees. The full House of Representatives will
The bridge on Genesee Court/Prairie Center Road at Lister Road (by Morrison High School) is closed to traffic, as of Monday, June 1, 2026. The bridge will be removed and replaced. This closure is expected to last through September 2026. Please plan on alternates routes.
Following is the Agenda for the Whiteside County Public Works Committee. The meeting begins on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., at the Highway Department building, 18819 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL. CALL TO ORDER ROUTINE BUSINESS Approval of Reports and Claims Motion: To approve the Budgetary Status Reports
State Representative Ryan Spain (R- 73rd District) gave the following statement in response to Governor JB Pritzker’s comments, about an openness to gas price relief for Illinois taxpayers. “With the Governor joining House Republicans’ call for gas price relief, please allow me to suggest that we start with a
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the report. The Morrison, IL, City Council convened on May 11, 2026 without Mayor Scott Vandermyde in attendance. A shortened agenda included the following subjects discussed. • American Legion parade permit approved for Monday, May 25, 2026 • Re-appointment of three-year term to Odell
On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, pressed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, on his decision to move jobs away from Rock Island Arsenal–while the United States depletes its munitions supply, because of Trump’s war in Iran. Sorensen’s questioning
The City of Morrison, IL, announces an overnight lane closure on W. Lincolnway, starting at midnight tonight, (early Wednesday, April 22,) 2026, at 12:00 a.m. West Lincolnway (U.S. Route 30) between Heaton Street and Grape Street will be reduced to one lane. The lane closure is for a water
The City of Morrison, IL, announces that its municipal water tower will be temporarily taken out of service beginning Friday, May 1, 2026, to allow for scheduled interior tank maintenance. This work is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe, reliable, and high-quality water system, for