Bustos Brings Home Most Federal Funds for Local Projects

On Saturday, April 1, 2022, a New York Times analysis found that (IL-17) Congresswoman Cheri Bustos’s $55 million (secured for local community projects) ranks No. 1 among House of Representatives Democrats. In March, Bustos announced that she secured more than...

New Recycling and Refuse Containers

On Monday, May 2, 2022, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen announced, “The City’s transition to new refuse and recycling containers starts soon!” “Next week you will have a recycling tote and a refuse tote delivered to your home. They will...

McCombie 2022 Spring Photo Contest

State Representative Tony McCombie again brings the 71st District to Springfield, IL, with her photo contest. Participants are to submit a photo that “best represents the people and places of the 71st District.” The winning photo from each category (People...

Dems Opt for Tax Hike on Jobs

On Wednesday evening, April 13, 2022, Illinois House Democrats advanced SB 2803, which appropriates $2.7 billion in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, towards the Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund. The bill that was passed by House Democrats addresses only...

April 19 Public Works Special Meeting

Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet in the Hearing Room at the Law Enforcement Center, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, for a Special Meeting. It will be held Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 6:15 p.m. The Agenda follow. CALL TO ORDERMOTION: To award and...