These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 6-02-20 at 8:17 a.m. Whiteside County Deputies, Sterling Fire, and CGH EMS responded to a two-vehicle, personal-injury crash at the intersection of Freeport and Fulfs Roads. A vehicle driven by a 17-year-old Sterling, IL, male was
On Monday, June 1, 2020, the Morrison Police Department received a report of a burglary to the horse barns at the Whiteside County Central Agricultural Society (Fairgrounds), where an undisclosed amount of horse tack was stolen. The horse tack belonged to White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA.) As the result
United Way of Whiteside County (UWWC) has received a $10,000 grant. The organization is collaborating with its partner agency, Tri-County Opportunities Council, and the City of Fulton to distribute the funds to households in Fulton, IL. Monies will be provided to households that have fallen behind on rent, mortgage, or
Morrison, IL, American Legion Post 328 Legionnaires will retrieve the gravestone flags, on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Community volunteers are greatly appreciated. Rendezvous at the Grove Hill Cemetery maintenance shed at 7:00 a.m. Please wear a mask or face covering.
On Sunday, May 24, 2020, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) released the Phase 3 Guidelines, for Reopening Businesses and Returning People to Work Safely, https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/pages/restoreILP3.aspx. The Department of Health spokesperson, Cory Law, announced on Wednesday, May 27, that the County is within the State’s guidelines for reopening.
Lloyd DeShane has organized an old fashioned, Sunday drive through Whiteside County, beginning at 1:00 p.m., on May 31, 2020. The caravan will depart Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The public is invited to join the cruise. “We are practicing social distancing rules set by our
The State of Illinois released Phase 3 Guidelines for reopening businesses and returning individuals to work safely. This information can be found on the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) website. Included are both common and specific guidelines, as well as tool kits with digital and print resources
A rainy morning on Monday, May 25, 2020, by 11:00 a.m. had given way to bright, sunny skies and a warm breeze, stiff enough to unfurl an American flag of grand proportions. Usually Morrison, IL, Memorial Day parades include Community State Bank’s 50′ by 30′ banner displayed laterally, carried by
Today, Monday, May 25, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. CST, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos will interview local Gold Star mother Brenda Bland of Elmwood, IL, in honor of Memorial Day. Blands son, Marine Corporal Benjamin D. Desilets, was killed carrying out combat operations in Iraq, on May 22, 2007, during Operation Iraqi
Celebrating birthdays for most families begins at age one. with the occurrance of Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street has no residents who will reach 95 years of age this year. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue has #? residents who have celebrated, or
Katie Rider reported, “While the [Odell Public L]ibrary building remains closed to the public, we are pleased to begin offering curbside service. Effective immediately, patrons may begin returning materials and placing holds on Odell items. Please read our press release below for more details, and make sure to check out
Editor’s note: Morrison High School Principal Cory Bielema stated, “We will be live streaming the ceremony at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/.” This photograph was taken in May 2014, when Morrison High School Seniors completed their Commencement ceremony, seated together, on lush grass at E. M. “Bud” Cole football field. At that time, females
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, May 11, 2020. Arrests: On Monday, May 11, 2020, Morrison Police arrested Britt R. Spangler, age 50 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to a Body Attachment/Order of Commitment issued by Whiteside County. Spangler was released
Editor’s note: This report was submitted by Dan Eyrich, Owner of aroundprophetstown.com. The IL Route 78 bridge over the Rock River, just north of Prophetstown, IL, will undergo a facelift beginning Monday, May 18, 2020, weather permitting. The project is anticipated to be completed by the end of August. Civil
Accounting Director for the City of Morrison, IL, Shelli Davis reported, “Moring Disposal notified me yesterday [they have] changed our yard waste pick-up day. Currently every Monday is pick up. The last Monday pick up will be May 11, 2020. The next pick up will be Wednesday, May 20, and