Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, announces Early Voting and Vote by Mail for the Tuesday, March 17, 2020, General Primary Election. Any valid registered voter in Whiteside County may vote during the early voting period. However, any vote cast is final and may not be revoked, and the voter is
An ambulance stolen from CGH Medical Center , Sterling, IL, was involved in a crash on, Saturday, March 14, 2020. According to officials, a patient fled the CGH Emergency Department on foot and proceeded to steal an ambulance from the hospital’s property. The patient drove the ambulance onto Locust Street,
The Odell Board of Directors met Saturday morning, March 14, 2020, and made the difficult decision to close Odell Public Library for an indefinite period of time, beginning Tuesday, March 17. After discussing coronavirus precautions, we feel this is the best decision, to keep our staff and patrons as healthy
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge has announced that applications for the General Public-Special Deer Hunt, at Lost Mound Unit in Savanna, IL, are available for Illinois residents, through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (ILDNR) deer application “First Lottery.” Applications may be made now through Thursday, April
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos invites high school students from across Illinois’s 17th Congressional District to submit their original artwork, for the annual Congressional Art Competition. She will accept submissions through the deadline, Thursday, April 9, 2020. Students are limited to one entry. Any high school student from Illinois’s 17th Congressional District
Dear Congregation of Emmanuel Reformed Church, In an effort to clarify things and eliminate rumors regarding our morning service on Sunday, as it relates to the Covid-19 virus, at the present time Emmanuel Reformed Church in Morrison, IL, will be meeting on Sunday, March 15. We do encourage any of
Got a cough or fever? Wondering if it may be the coronavirus? If you think you might have COVID-19, here are steps to take to contact your healthcare provider, work with them to determine your risk, avoid spreading germs, and get care if you need it.
On Friday, March 13, 2020, Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker submitted the following Health and Safety Notice, directed to Attorneys, Litigants, Witnesses, Jurors, and Courtroom or Courthouse Visitors. Do not enter the Courthouse or a Courtroom if you have been diagnosed with coronavirus COVID-19 had contact with, or are caring
The impact of the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) continues to create uncertainty and concern globally and in our communities. llinois Extension is in the process of activating strategies with University of Illinois campus to protect everyone’s health and safety. This week, the U of I announced a suspension on all in-person
During his COVID-19 update on Friday, March 13, 2020, Governor J. B. Pritzker announced that Illinois schools would be closed Tuesday, March 17, through Monday, March 30. The decision affects both public and private schools. Morrison Community Unit School District #6 schools will close on Monday, March 16. Governor Pritzker
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, March 6, 2020. Arrests: On Thursday, March 5, 2020, at approximately 6:54 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Elizabeth M. Schick, age 34 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Ogle County, charging
The March Madness games to be held tonight, Friday, March 13, 2020, at Morrison High School have been postponed until later in the school year. All sporting events scheduled for the week of March 16 have been cancelled. The school district will reevaluate midweek to see if further cancellations will
Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fries will be held Friday night, March 13, and March 27, 2020, at St. Mary’s Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, in Morrison, IL. The community meals will be served from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy all-you-can-eat, beer batter, fried Alaskan Pollack; coleslaw; French fried potatoes;
Morrison Music Theater Association will hold their production of “They’re Playing Our Song” over the weekend, in the auditorium at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. The musical is a loosely autobiographical story of the relationship between Marvin Hamlisch and lyricist Carol Bayer Sager. Dates and times
“Under the Big Top” was the theme for the 15th Annual St. Mary’s Community Father Daughter Dance, planned for Saturday, March 21, 2020, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. On Friday, March 13, the event was cancelled.