Bustos Helps Pass Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization

On Thursday, April 4, 2019, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos helped pass a long-term reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 (VAWA.)  The landmark VAWA legislation was first passed by Congress and signed into law in 1994.  Like...

Augustana Students Begin Mapping of Parks

On Saturday, April 6, 2019, Parks and Recreation Coordinator Katie Selburg welcomed 40 Sophomore and Senior students from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, to the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  50-55 visitors from...

April 8 City Council Agenda

The City of Morrison Council will meet in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, on Monday, April 8, 2019, beginning at 7:00 p.m.  The Agenda follows. I.     CALL TO ORDER II.    ROLL CALL...
Protections for DCFS and Adult Protective Service Workers

Protections for DCFS and Adult Protective Service Workers

On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Springfield, IL, after an almost two-year-long journey, legislation sponsored by State Rep. Tony McCombie received the unanimous approval of the Illinois House of Representatives.  HB 1482 adds protections to DCFS and Adult...
Bustos and Steve Bahls Meet NATO General Secretary

Bustos and Steve Bahls Meet NATO General Secretary

On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, members of the House and Senate came together for a Joint Session of the United States Congress, to host the General Secretary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Jens Stoltenberg.  NATO is celebrating its 70th...