Lee County Sheriff’s Office Report July 4, 2020 Early Saturday morning, July 4, 2020, Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle fire east of Harmon, IL. Evidence collected at the scene linked the vehicle to a homicide in South Carolina that occurred on Sunday, June 28. The suspects from
Beginning Monday, July 20, 2020, Odell Public Library will allow patrons to come in and browse or use computers by appointment. Curbside services will continue with modified hours. In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, anyone entering the building (over the age of 2) will be required to
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, is now open by appointment. Wearing a mask and social distancing is required. We will continue to have window shopping and curbside pickup for those wishing to utilize extra precautions. Please call 815-718-3682 any day between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00
Whiteside County TRIAD is excited to announce two opportunities for the public to have documents shredded in a secure way. During the events, individuals will drive up, and TRIAD members will remove the items from the vehicle. So there will be no personal contact. If you have any questions, please
In November 2017, the Illinois Supreme Court created the Commission on Pretrial Practices. Its charge was to provide guidance and recommendations regarding comprehensive pretrial reform, in the Illinois criminal justice system. The full report can be found at https://courts.illinois.gov/Probation/FinalReport.pdf. We are proud to announce Whiteside County Sheriff John F. Booker
The Savanna District of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge seeks public interest in grass hay harvest on approximately 147 acres on a designated area on the Refuge. The haying unit is located in Jackson County, IA, (Pleasant Creek Tarr Tract; 147 acres.) All haying and bale
This bill could mean a large boost of funds for Illinois mine clean up. On Thursday, July 2, 2020, the RECLAIM Act (HR 2156) passed the U. S. House of Representatives. It is part of The Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2), a bill to address America’s infrastructure needs and to
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic that is currently gripping the world, Whiteside Carroll Enterprise Zone (WCEZ) posted increased activity in the second quarter of 2020. Seven new projects were approved, bringing the total number for the first half of the year to ten, with a total investment of $38.1 million, and
Everyone is welcome to enjoy being outside and to show their support of the Savanna Historical Society, 406 Main Street, Savanna, IL, on Sunday, July 19, 2020. The organization will host a “Car Cruise-In,” from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Car enthusiasts are encouraged to participate; there is no registration
June E. Gorzney, 86, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at Morrison Community Hospital, Morrison, IL. June was born August 30, 1933, in Garden Plain, IL, to Jason and Ella (Damhoff) Bennett. She attended Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School. On September 20, 1952, she
Clarence R. Harridge, 88, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Big Meadows Nursing Home in Savanna, IL. Clarence was born July 13, 1932, in Whiteside County, IL, to John B. and Susie L. (Van Doren) Harridge. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools. Clarence
Jessica Lynn Todd, 21, of Kewanee, IL, died Sunday, March 15, 2020, at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. Jessica was born January 6, 1999, in Clinton, IA, to Michael James and Christine Kay (Wilkens) Todd. She attended Morrison schools and was a graduate of Penn Foster. Jessica married
Sidonna Mahaffey, owner of Mahaffey’s On Main Street, and “Upcycle Junkie” will co-sponsor a Ladies Night Out and DIY Craft Class, on Friday, July 17, 2020, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy complimentary wine and snacks and an evening of companionship and fun. Required registration closes on Wednesday, July 15,
First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, hosts a free produce stand now through the fall harvest. The outside table is located at the southeast corner of Knox and Genesee Streets. Community members are welcome to leave extra produce from their gardens on the table or take what they can
At noon, on Thursday, July 9, 2020, Morrison Chamber of Commerce paid a pleasant visit to Rick’s Auto Body, Inc., 311 E. Linconway, Morrison, IL. Chamber members honored owner Rick Venhuizen with a certificate of appreciation and an insulated beverage cup. The certificate was presented by Chamber of Commerce Executive