Will You Donate to Build a Bark Park?

If you love the City of Morrison, IL, or dogs, or donating to a good cause, this request is for you.  “On The Move with Parks and Recreation” Committee of Morrison has partnered with Morrison Lions Foundation. to receive funds on behalf of “On The Move”   donations towards construction of a

Did You Lose Your Church Keys on November 30?

Outside True Value Hardware, 104 S. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, a set of keys was found.  The key fob label reads “Church.”  Contact the store at 815-772-4810, or ask a sales representative at the front counter.

November 29 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 11-23-20 at 12:51 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies picked up Troy Stapleton, age 42 of Rock Falls, IL, on a valid Whiteside County Warrant for Larceny.  Troy was picked up at his residence in rural Rock

November 20 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 20, 2020. Arrests:  On Thursday, November 19, 2020, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Tyrone L. Long, age 43 of Sterling, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging

No School Lunches this Week for Remote Learners

Due to unforeseen staffing issues, [Morrison Community Unit District #6] will not be able to provide lunches for remote learners this week.  The District apologizes for the inconvenience.  Remote learner lunches will return next week, beginning Monday, November 30, 2020.

No School Lunches this Week

Due to unforeseen staffing issues, [Morrison Community School District #6] will not be able to provide lunches for remote learners this week.  The District apologizes for the inconvenience.  Remote lunches will return the week beginning Monday, November 30, 2020.

Secretary of State Offices Closed for Thanksgiving

Illinois Secretary of State offices, Commercial Driver License (CDL) facilities, and drive-through facilities serving license plate stickers all will be closed, on Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, 2020, in observance of Thanksgiving.  All other Driver Services facilities are closed until Monday, December 7, or Tuesday, December 8, due

Enlist in the Illinois COVID-19 Army

Friday, November 20, 2020, is akin to an Illinois D-Day invasion.  Our 12,671,821 Citizen Soldiers all would do well to make the mental paradigm shift to obey our State Commanding Officer.  We are members of 253 fighting Illini field armies (of 50,000 or more soldiers each), whose duty is to

Questions Continue in District #6

Jerry Lindsey submitted this article. An audience at a monthly Morrison School Board meeting is quite rare, but the decisions being made during this corona virus pandemic have the attention of the community.  On Monday, November 16, 2020, over 50 citizens virtually joined the Board members, as the future options

Resurgence Mitigations Take Effect Statewide on Friday, November 20

A new wave of COVID-19 is surging across the State of Illinois, the Midwest, and the Nation.  Governor J. B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced, on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, additional, COVID-19 resurgence mitigations will take effect, in an attempt to slow the spread of

November 15 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 11-10-20 at 10:51 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a single-vehicle roll-over crash with injuries, on Harvey Road west of Galt, IL.  A 16-year old female from Coleta, IL, was traveling westbound on Harvey Road

New 4-Way Stop in Morrison

On Friday, November 13, 2020, a temporary, four-way, stop sign was installed at a busy, Morrison, IL, intersection with dual blind spots:  N. Madison and E. Knox Streets.  This is the northwest corner of Sullivan’s Foods’ parking lot; the northeast corner of Brethren in Christ Church; the southeast corner of

City of Morrison Urges Compliance to COVID-19 Guidelines

Morrison, IL, Mayor Everett Pannier, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen, and Chief of Police Brian Melton strongly urge our community to comply with the precautions and guidelines established by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following are Emergency Rule precautions and guidelines that are

Message to Motorists: Buckle Up, and Designate a Sober Driver

Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office shared this message to motorists.  “One of the busiest travel times of the year is just around the corner.  Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office reminds citizens to ‘Buckle Up, and Drive Sober,’ to ensure that everyone gets to the Thanksgiving table safely.