River Bend’s Hogue named “Superintendent of Distinction”

Dr. Darryl Hogue, Superintendent of River Bend CUSD #2, has been named a “2020 Superintendent of Distinction” by his colleagues, in the Northwest Region of the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA.)  Hogue was honored at a virtual ceremony on Thursday, October 8.  IASA originally planned to recognize 21 Superintendents

2020 General Election Results

In advance of the Tuesday, November 3, 2020, General Election, 38,436 registered Whiteside County, IL, voters received a Vote by Mail Application prior to Saturday, August 1.  Around Thursday, October 1, County Clerk Dana Nelson mailed Vote by Mail Ballots to all voters who submitted an application.  October voting began

Why Was thecity1.com Down for So Long?

As with your computer, web sites use software to present content and keep it organized and attractive.  On Thursday, October, 15, 2020, a critical update for our website’s Content Management System was released.  Our support staff performed the proper backup first and then installed the updated version.  However, the update

District Q & A Document about COVID-19 Positive Cases

On Tuesday, November 3, 2020, Superintendent of Schools Scott Vance wrote, “In response to the recent increase in COVID-19 positive test results, the [Community Unit School District #6] has drafted a Frequently Asked Question document, to answer questions you may have.  We will continue to update this document as needed. 

A Chance to Make Changes

Jerry Lindsey wrote this essay. The spring and summer have entered and exited without much fanfare, but something doesn’t feel the same.  Anticipation of the colorful fall transitions, Halloween celebration for the youngsters, preparations for winter, and the holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas await us.  But something is missing.

October 26 Sheriff’s Office Fatality Report

On Monday, October 26, 2020, at 3:19 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash, at the intersection of Illinois Route 40 and Science Ridge Road in rural Sterling, IL.  Upon further investigation, a Chevrolet Impala driven and occupied by a male juvenile, age 16, and female juvenile passenger,

October 30 Fright Night on Main Chamber Events

Tonight, Friday, October 30, 2020, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., families can stop by the “Haunted” Robert Millikan Pocket Park, next to the Chamber building, 221 W. Main Street, in Morrison, IL.  It will be decorated for a Halloween stroll.  Visitors can watch the slideshow of contest winners and discover

Alumni Invited to Post on Wall of Fame

Jerry Lindsey wrote this article. Regardless of your current residence or occupation, memories of your years in the Morrison, IL, school district will always ignite a reaction.  Now, when such a memory flashes across your mind, you can click on the Morrison Wall of Fame and secure a number of

Senior Editor Dalati Edits Magazine and Podcast

Katie Rider supplied this feature and photograph. Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, has a unique, new magazine subscription with a Morrison connection.  Sammy Dalati, a graduate of Morrison High School, is the Senior Editor of The Magazine ANTIQUES.  He does fact checking, editing, and writing and

Morrison Trick-or-Treating October 31

With adaptations, safety measures, and creative flexibility, Morrison, IL, will celebrate Halloween.  City-wide Trick-or-Treating will take place on Saturday, October 31, 2020, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. “The City of Morrison is supportive of safe trick-or-treating with proper practices to limit the spread of COVID-19.  Celebrating Halloween during this pandemic

Attention Voters: Hospital Referendum Clarification

Editor’s note:  This rendering of Morrison Community Hospital is oriented from the southeast corner of the building, at E. Knox and N. Jackson Streets. As you prepare to vote in the General Election on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, please note. On the ballot Morrison Community Hospital District is presenting a

October 2 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 2, 2020. Arrests:  None to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 10-03-2020 Chace J. Garland 18 Morrison, IL Speeding 10-08-2020 Breanna M. Scott 22 Oklahoma City, OK