Rep. Ryan Spain Passes “DJ’s Law” for Teen Driver Safety

  State Representative Ryan Spain (R- 73rd District) delivered an impassioned speech before the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, honoring the life of Whiteside County teen DJ Dorathy.  Following was passage of legislation proposed...

City Council Takes Care of Business

  By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, April 13, 2026, with all members in attendance and a full house of visitors.  In opening action, the Council acted as follows.  Offered a “Special Use Permit” to Brian...

Sorensen Announces North and Central Illinois Head Start Funds

  Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced more than $25 million in Federal funding has been awarded through the U.S . Department of Health and Human Services, to support Head Start programs serving families across Northern and Central Illinois. This funding...

April 6 City Yard Waste Pick-up Begins

  City of Morrison, IL, residents may now set out yard waste for pick-up, on the same day as their garbage is collected. Items may be bundled (i.e., sticks) or placed into garbage cans or brown paper waste bags.