April is National Donate Life Month. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White kicked off the State’s organ/tissue donor campaign Tuesday, April 6, 2016, as part of a Statewide effort to encourage registration and awareness at all 138 Driver Services facilities. Currently, there are more than 5.9 million people registered to
When he submitted this photograph City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen stated, “300 trees are being planted in French Creek Park today,” on Thursday, April 21, 2016. Morrison Garden Club member Sharon Moore said it was more likely 350+, including the shrubs “planted on the south and west end [of the park.
On Tuesday, April 26, 2016, the Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will host Darius Bryjka, a Project Designer with the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency. Bryjka has been in Morrison before, to assist the Commission. He is shown far right in 2013 with HPC members Sharon Moore, Bill Shirk, Tim Slavin, Lonnie
City of Morrison Director of Public Works Gary Tresenriter invited the Editor on a visit to the Waste Water Treatment Plant construction site, on Wednesday afternoon, April 13, 2016. There were various activities in play, spanning nearly a dozen acres of dirt. Everyone was on task, from the departing UPS
On Monday, February April 11, 2016, Mayor Everett Pannier called the City of Morrison Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. He called for adjournment at 7:23. In attendance were City Clerk Melanie Schroeder, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen;
On Monday, February April 11, 2016, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Reports of City Officers and Department Head City
Michael Blean has been a Ward 1 Alderman on the Morrison, IL, City Council since 2011. Blean has moved outside the City limits and must vacate the position he has held into a second term. His resignation was effective Friday, March 25. Although Blean’s last official meeting was Monday, March
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that Garden Plain Road, four miles west of Morrison, IL, will be closed to all through traffic between Millard Road and Fenton Road, from Monday, April 11, through Friday, April 15, 2016. The closure is necessary to allow the BNSF Railway to make needed
Some “spring cleaning” chores are pretty dramatic, such as flushing the City hydrants. Public Works Department staffer Kendra Kophamer unleashed this horizontal gusher on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at 16031 Greenland Drive, Morrison, IL. The hydrant lies on the Hazel Road side of the corner property. Water spewed for about
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of March 1, 2016, minutes New Business Chamber Beautification
Morrison City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Friday, April 1, 2016, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 9:00 a.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Other Items
Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH), in partnership with the City of Morrison, will open its home for sale, located at 414 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL, through its Single Family Purchase Rehabilitation Program on Sunday, April 3, 2016. The public Open House is from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. A Ribbon Cutting
On Monday, March 28, 2016, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Park & Recreation Advisory Board
The Whiteside County Highway Department has announced the lifting of the spring road postings for County Highways. The postings will be lifted on Monday, March 28, 2016. Township roads may vary, so it is suggested that each township be contacted regarding their posting. For questions concerning the postings on County
In spite of the fact that the non-Daylight-Saving-Time wall clock read 6:00 on Monday, March 14, 2016, Mayor Everett Pannier called the City of Morrison Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. He called for adjournment at 7:43.