Conserve and Preserve Tour August 22

Rock Island County Soil and Water Conservation District will host a free conservation field tour, “Conserve and Preserve,” on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. This tour will focus on local farms that employ great examples of conservation.  Included is an evening meal and presentations on other

August 4 Sheriff’s Office Crash Report

On 8/3/18 at about 11:57 p.m., Deputies responded to Emerson and Mill Roads, Emerson, IL, on the report of a motorcycle crash.  Investigation revealed a 1997 Harley-Davidson driven by Jamison E. Smith, 43, of Morrison, IL, was traveling westbound on Emerson Road.  He failed to negotiate a curve and collided

Fair Midway Wristbands

Wilson Family Rides will provide the midway entertainment to delight fair-goers this year, during the 148th Annual Whiteside County Fair.  The event opens the morning of Tuesday, August 14, 2018, and runs through the Saturday, August 18. A Mega Pass can be purchased for $50, from the Secretary’s Office, from

Ebenezer Reformed Church Invites Teachers, Staff, and Students

The new school year will begin soon.  All Morrison Community Unit District #6 teachers, staff, and students are invited to attend services at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, August 19, 2018.  During the worship service, there will be a special lesson and time of prayer

Calling All Antique Tractor Owners and Lovers

Antique Tractor buffs will have a heyday at this year’s 148th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs Tuesday, August 14, through Saturday, August 18, 2018. Do you have an Antique Tractor to display, at this year’s Fair?  Each participant will receive a 148th Whiteside County Fair plaque to display on

Fair Hours for Entries and Ticket Sales

Fair Secretary Mary Beth Dombroski announced that the Secretary’s Office will be open the week before the Fair, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday, August 6, through Friday, August 10, 2018.  Saturday, August 11, hours will be 8:00 a.m. to noon.  During this time, personnel will be accepting hand-delivered

Two Sheriff’s Office Alerts

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate incidents which occurred within the last few days.  The first incident happened on Monday, July 30, 2018, at approximately 1:15 p.m., in rural Morrison, IL.  While the resident was home, a male who appeared to be approximately 30 years old, wearing

August 3 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 8-2-18 at 8:12 p.m.  Whiteside County Deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident at IL Route 84, at the intersection with Lock Road.  Upon further investigation Khristofer E. Blair, age 32 of Stockton, IL, was cited for

Fall Clean Up Day September 8

Join the Beautification Committee of the Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board at the office, 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, September 8, 2018.  In preparation for Paint the Town on Saturday, September 15, volunteers will clean up downtown, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Please bring your own gloves.

Spring Valley Church Hosts Armouraires August 12

Spring Valley Reformed Church welcomes “Armouraires Quartet” on Sunday, August 12, 2018, at 6:00 p.m.  The church address is 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL. You can enjoy the concert from the comfort of your car or bring a lawn chair.  The concert will be held outdoors and will be

Letter from Thrive Ministries of Morrison

Thank you to all who supported the City of Morrison Summer Extravaganza on Saturday, July 28, 2018, and enjoyed the Foosball court.  It was provided by Thrive Ministries of Morrison (Morrison Christian Reformed Church) and Fulton, IL. Gift card winners were Hilary McDearmon, Dave Popkin, Noah Robbins, and Aeriel Williams.

Attend Nutcracker Ballet Camp August 6-10

Calling all Sauk Valley area dancers!  There is still time to join our Woodlawn Dance Academy Nutcracker Camp and be a part of our November performances of this classic holiday ballet.  Camp days are Monday, August 6, through Friday, August 10, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.  Woodlawn Arts Academy

Bustos’ Gold Star Family Bill Passes House

On Tuesday, July 24, 2018, Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos took to the House floor to speak on the Gold Star Spouses Leasing Relief Act, which passed with bipartisan support. Congresswoman Bustos introduced this bill with Congressman Brad Wenstrup (R-OH.)  It allows surviving military spouses to break their leases without penalty,

National Minority Donor Awareness Week August 1-7

Held on the plaza of the James R. Thompson Center, Secretary of State Jesse White hosted a National Minority Donor Awareness Week event, “Wave Away the Waiting,” to promote organ/tissue donation for multicultural communities.  White was joined by donor recipients and families.  National Minority Donor Awareness Week is Wednesday, August

August 27 MHPC Agenda

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, beginning at 5:00 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room of City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows. I.      Call to Order II.     Roll Call/Attendance III.    Approval of June