New Laws to Take Effect January 1

  Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced several new laws, initiated by his office, which will take effect at the start of the new year.  They call for safe driving, auto theft prevention, and honoring service member sacrifice.  They were passed...

Giannoulias to Preview Illinois’ Electoral College Ceremony

  Ahead of the 2024 Election Certification Ceremony (Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Springfield, IL), Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias will preview how the process works, Monday, December 16, at 11:00 a.m., in the third floor Blue Room, 555 W. Monroe Street,...

November 25 City Council Meeting

  Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report. The Morrison City Council convened at the City of Morrison Community Room, in Odell Public Library, on Monday, November 25, 2024, with all Aldermen present except Matt Tichler. Opening Actions included...

Entrepreneur Bader Improves Apartment Complex

  Passersby will have noticed over the past several weeks, on the south side of  E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, various tradesmen and building improvements to an apartment complex, located between Dollar General and Morrison Community Food Pantry, NFP.  It was...

Largest Voter Turnout at Community Room Precincts

  Election Judge Denise Bramm stated, “It was the biggest turnout we’ve every had,” about the Tuesday, November 5, 2024, General Election.  “In the past we have [seen] over 600 voters.”  Citizens of all ages averaged 25 people an...