USP Thomson Will Direct-Hire Officers

USP Thomson has been cleared to directly hire Correctional Officers, as approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM.)  This will help the prison address staff shortages, by reducing the backlog of applications and speeding the hiring process.  Up-to-65 new...

City Council Faces Many Issues

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The environment within the Morrison, IL, City Council chambers on Monday, August 9, 2021, was a mixture of questions, opportunities, and challenges.  The opening presentation revived an issue that divided the area...

IDPH Follows New CDC Mask Guidelines

These late-July 2021 recommendations apply to Phase 5 in all Illinois businesses, venues, and public spaces.  The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommends the following, based on the “Centers for Disease Control Interim Public Health...

Dropbox Reinstalled July 21

On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, the United States Post Office dropbox was reinstalled on the west side of the building, at 226 W. Main Street.  Drivers will approach from S. Orange Street as before.  However, the important distinction is that the road they drive upon is...
Federal Bureau of Prisons Job Fairs and Application Workshops

Federal Bureau of Prisons Job Fairs and Application Workshops

The Federal Bureau of Prisons will host two job fairs and application workshops on Saturday, September 12, and Wednesday, September 16, 2020.  There are more than 100 job openings for Correctional Officers.  Starting salary for Correctional Officers range...