Benefits for National Register Historic District Owners

Is your building is located in the “Morrison Main Street Historic District?”  You will want to participate in two events, presented by the Illinois Historic Preservation Agency.  This is a workshop on Federal income tax credits.  On Tuesday, April 21, 2015 take part in  a one-on-one tour and free consultation how

March 23 City Council Agenda

On Monday, March 23, 2015, 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 Report of City Officers Reports of Department Heads Chief

Final MHPC Building History #65

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

March 18 Agenda: City Special Council Meeting

Morrison City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Item for

Congressional Art Competition for High Schoolers

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced the 2015 annual Congressional Art Competition.  “This event allows high school students from our region and across the Country to showcase their artistic abilities.  Any high school student in the 17th District of Illinois is welcome to submit his or her artwork to my office.” “The

March 9 City Council Report

On Monday, March 9, 2015, the City of Morrison Council convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, and adjourned at 7:34.  In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier, City Clerk Melanie Schroeder, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Aldermen Curt Bender, Michael Blean, Scott Connelly,

MHPC Building History #64

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

Early Voting is Available

Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, announces Early Voting for the Tuesday, April 7, 2015, Consolidated Election.  Any valid registered voter in Whiteside County may vote during the early voting period, after showing proper identification.  However, any vote cast is final and may not be revoked.  The voter is not eligible

March 9 City Council Agenda

On Monday, March 9, 2015, 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 and Recreation Advisory Board

March 11 Agenda Park and Rec Board

Morrison Park and Rec Board will meet on Wednesday, March 11, 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.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Public Comment Approval of February 26, 2015, minutes New

Information for Small Businesses Venders

Representatives from the Bureau of Prisons and the Small Business Administration will provide information and instructions for conducting business with the Administrative United States Penitentiary (AUSP) Thomson, on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.  The institution is located at 1100 One Mile Road, Thomson, IL. Bureau of

Annual Grove Hill Cemetery Clean-up

From Monday, March 23, to Friday, March 27, 2015, Grove Hill Cemetery maintenance staff will remove and discard gravesite decorations, as part of the annual clean-up program at Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL. Individuals who wish to save decorations are asked to remove them no later than Sunday, March 22.  

Five Things: A Tip Sheet for AUSA Members

Gary Farral, Erie, IL, submitted this information for miltary personnel, dated Monday, February 23, 2015. 1.  Base Closing Threat Hidden in Budget Three consecutive years of rejection have not stopped the Defense Department and services from asking, again, for Congress to authorize a 2017 round of base closing and realignment.

MHPC Building History #63

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

Morrison Downtown is “Worthy of Preservation”

Tim Slavin, President of Morrison Historic Preservation Commission, mentioned this Chicago Tribune article of Thursday, February 26, 2015. It references achievement of a long-term goal of MHPC:  to secure placement of the Morrison, IL, downtown on the National Register of Historic Places. Illinois added 24 such locations as “worthy of