Bustos Announces More than $2.5 Million in Federal Funding

On Wednesday, September 9, 2020, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced a total of $2,508,685 in Federal funding in direct response to the passage of the bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.  Pekin, Peoria, the Quad Cities, and Rockford will receive support.  This funding comes from the Department of Housing

September 11 Deadline for Food Assistance Program

U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farmers and ranchers that the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is Friday, September 11, 2020.  This program provides direct relief to producers who faced price declines and additional marketing costs, due to COVID-19. Over

New Online Resources to Conduct USDA Business

It is more important than ever to have a quick, secure way​  to get important business done with your local United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) team.  That is why the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has partnered with the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to deliver Box and OneSpan.  These

Availability of Trapping Permits Online Only

In consideration of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, in 2020 the Upper Mississippi River Refuge will issue Special Use Permits and trap tags remotely only.  No Special Use Permits or trap tags will be issued in person at Refuge offices.  All permits will be issued through the mail.  Special Use Permit

Tamara “Tam” Hamilton (1952 – 2020)

Tamara “Tam” Hamilton, 67, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at her home. Tam was born September 30, 1952, in Geneseo, IL, the daughter of Donald and Shirley (Melton) Floming.  She was a 1970 graduate of Erie High School and attended Cosmetology School.  She married Larry Lee Hamilton

Community State Bank Because Nice Matters Award

In appreciation for their efforts in creating the best customer service for their customers and our community, the Morrison Chamber of Commerce proudly recognizes and congratulates Community State Bank, as the recipient of the August 27, 2020, Because Nice Matters Award.  We sincerely appreciate your generosity and hospitality during the

September 7 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The following 20 Arrests or Citations were issued in seven days, as part of the Labor Day weekend, by Whiteside County Deputies. On 8/31/20 at 9:37 p.m.,  Whiteside County Deputies conducted a traffic stop, near IL

Rock Falls under Boil Order

The City of Rock Falls, IL, residents and businesses are under a Boil Order, as of 8:00 a.m., Monday, September 7, 2020.  The order is expected to last approximately 48 hours, so it should expire the morning of Wednesday, September 9. While in effect, municipal/tap water should not be used

Photos of Hurricane Laura Destruction

Editor’s note:  Dave Boyles submitted several  Cameron, LA, photographs of the aftermath of Hurricane Laura.  The first shows a pleasure boat that landed far from its home.  Corrections have been made to the text. James “Dave” Boyles of Morrison, IL, left town on Friday, August 28, 2020, to offer support

Local Girl Monica Wright Succeeds as Coach

Monica Wright, star pitcher for the Morrison Fillies from 2001 to 2005, was recently hired as Softball Pitching Coach for University of Northern Illinois, in DeKalb, IL.  She played for them in 2006 before transferring to the University of Indiana, where she won 30 games over three seasons. After being

Donor Provides Gift Certificate to 12th Business

On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses.  This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to be used at select businesses.  Certificates are given to anyone who purchases more than

Harbor Crest Home Relocated Residents

Editor’s note:  On Friday, September 4, 2020, Harbor Crest Home, 817 17th Street, Fulton, IL, relocated “most residents…en masse to Big Meadows Home in Savanna, IL.”  Staff were notified just days before, on Tuesday, September 1.  The following press release was issued Thursday, September 3.    Click here to read

Sharing the Pain inside Harbor Crest Home

Editor’s note:  Thecity1.com‘s new Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey updated his late-July 2020 feature about Harbor Crest Home in Fulton, IL.  His photo was taken on Saturday, September 5, “just as the bus was leaving, to transfer the final residents to Savanna,” he stated.  Click here to read the Harbor Crest

Jerry Lindsey is Assistant Editor of thecity1.com

As of Thursday, September 3, 2020, thecity1.com is so proud to announce the addition of Jerry Lindsey as Assistant Editor.  After ten years as Editor of the Whiteside News Sentinel, on Friday, July 31, 2020, Lindsey’s position was eliminated by Shaw Media.  He brings a comprehensive, journalistic skill set to