First three photos were taken by Steven Siefken; Jerry Lindsey took the last. On Friday, February 28, 2020, students and staff from four Morrison Community Unit District #6 buildings gathered in their gymnasiums, in remembrance of a Southside School student who had passed away the week before. People were encouraged
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17, 2020, several food and beverage choices will be offered in Morrison, IL, from east-to-west and north-to-south. Choose corned beef and cabbage meals, reuben sandwiches, desserts, and beverages with a nod to the Irish. Below are 16 options, several of which are
Sheriff John Booker wrote, “I would like to introduce our newest members of the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, 1.5-year-old German Shepherd ‘Amor’ along with seven year Deputy Derek Hamstra. Amor is a German Shepherd from Poland. Deputy Hamstra and Amor leave on Sunday, March 1, 2020, for a six week
Morrison Rotary Club members are proud to announce the February 2020 Students of the Month: Grace Steines and Ryan Kennedy. Best wishes, Grace and Ryan! Grace is the daughter of Stanley Steines and Deb Milder. She has participated in Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, Key Club, Band, Student Council and B.L.I.N.D. She
Snow Emergency Declared The City of Morrison, IL, has declared a Snow Emergency effective at 10:00 p.m. tonight, Monday, February 24, 2010. No parking is allowed on designated Snow Routes. Calendar Parking restrictions are in effect. Please shovel your sidewalks and remove snow from around fire hydrants. The City of
Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) will host an informational meeting on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The meeting is for property owners who were impacted by FEMA changes to the floodplain and floodway. A Letter Of Map Revision
Co-Z Corner Convenience Store, 401 Tech Drive, Morrison, IL, will change Sunday hours, starting February 9, 2020. The business will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Merit Commission is accepting applications for 9-1-1 Dispatchers, with positions in Morrison, and Sterling, IL. Applications will be accepted through February 24, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. Starting pay is $17 per hour. Applications can be picked up in person at the Whiteside County Law Enforcement Center,
Morrison Police Department is seeking applications, for the purpose of compiling a list of qualified applicants for the position of Police Officer. There is a vacancy for a full-time Police Officer. Morrison Police Department is a progressive Law Enforcement agency, that offers a challenging and rewarding professional career in public
The Editor will be on vacation from Wednesday, January 22, through Sunday, January 26, 2020.
After some morning misinformation about delayed school opening times, on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will dismiss students at the regular afternoon times.
The City of Morrison, IL, has declared a Snow Emergency beginning Saturday, January 11, 2020, at 8:00 a.m. It will remain in effect until Monday, January 13, at 8:00 a.m., or until all snow has been removed from the full width of the streets. No parking is allowed on designated
Secretary of State Jesse White stated, “Recreational marijuana is now legal in Illinois. However, driving high is not. Illinois has strict laws against driving impaired. “If you choose to use recreational marijuana, do so safely and responsibly and avoid driving impaired. If you are pulled over for driving high, you
On Monday, January 6, 2020, Sheriff John Booker reported, “The telephone issue has been fixed, and placing calls to the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Morrison Community Hospital is back to normal. I want to say thank you for your patience during this problem.”
Morrison Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2019 Morrison Citizen of the Year. To submit a candidate, fill out a nomination form and provide a statement describing why the nominee deserves the award. Download a form at www.morrisonchamber.com/citizen. Forms are available at the Chamber Office, Morrison City Hall,