Girl Scouts to Honor Women Business Leaders April 23

Girl Scout Troop Leader Hillary Blevins has a combined troop of 30 Girl Scouts at the Daisy, Brownie, Junior, and Cadette Girl Scout levels.  This year, after their annual Cookie Sale, the girls decided to honor local women business owners and managers with a cookie recognition.  Girl Scouts of the

Morrison Community Preschool Programs

Editor’s note: Jennifer Wolf, Morrison Community Preschool Director, submitted the article and photos. Morrison Community Preschool is an independent, non-profit, preschool program for children three years and older, licensed through Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS.)  Morrison Community Preschool is a community partner of the United Way of

April House Supports Child Abuse Prevention Month

Blue and silver pinwheels spun in the brisk breeze outside Whiteside County’s April House, a Child Advocacy Center, at 501 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Friday afternoon, April 13, 2018.  April is recognized as Child Abuse Prevention Month.  Blue is the color to wear to show your support. Executive

Kathryn J. Pruis (1925 – 2018)

Kathryn J. Pruis, 93, of Resthave Home, Morrison, IL, died Friday, April 13, 2018, at the home. Kathryn was born March 22, 1925, in Morrison, to John and Reka (Borgman) Foster.  She was educated in the Albany Grade School in Albany, IL.  Kathryn married Dwayne Pruis on September 4, 1946,

April 6 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, April 6, 2018. Arrests:  No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 4-04-18 Lani E. Robb  20 East Moline, IL No Parking-Central Business District 4-07-18 Amberlynn M. Williams 

April 13 and 14 Sports Changes

Morrison High School Activities Director Gregg Dolan submitted this sports update on Friday, April 13, 2018.  “Tonight Varsity Baseball plays at Home against Newman.  Fresh/Soph Baseball is at Newman.  Track is at Riverdale.  Saturday, April 14, Varsity Softball plays at Fulton, IL; the first game starts at 1:00 p.m.”

April 6 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 4-03-18 at 1:30 p.m.  Shawn A. Nelson, age 37 of Morrison, IL, was arrested on two Whiteside County Warrants:  one Body Attachment Contempt Warrant and one Failure to Appear-Speeding.  Nelson was transported to the Whiteside County

Bill to Strengthen Drunk Driving Law Passes House Committee

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White’s legislation requiring judges to explain their rationale for rescinding Statutory Summary Suspensions (SSS) is moving on in the Illinois House.  House Bill 5042, designed to strengthen the State’s current drunk driving law, will prevent a SSS or revocation from being rescinded, without a factual

CCC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Induction

Clinton Community College hosted the Induction Ceremony of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society on Tuesday, March 6, 2018.  Sixty members were inducted into the Alpha Theta Beta Chapter at CCC.  Students are invited to join Phi Theta Kappa if they have achieved a 3.5 grade point and earned 12

April 17 Agenda Morrison Park and Rec Board

Morrison Park and Recreation Advisory Board Agenda will meet on Tuesday, April 17, 2018, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room of City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows. 1)    Call to Order 2)    Roll Call/Attendance 3)    Public Comment 4)    Approval of

WHOA Birdies for Charity Fundraiser

If you enjoy helping wonderful organizations like White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA), then this fundraiser is a great opportunity for you.  All pledges go to fund WHOA.  In addition, the John Deere Classic tournament takes its annual profits and adds a second bonus check of 5%-10% to our organization.

WHOA Offers Spring Session and Events Schedule

Editor’s note:  Tawny Wiersema submitted these 2017 photos. White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center, Morrison, IL, has saddled up for an exciting 2018 season. Tawny Wiersema stated, “This is our 23rd year in operation.  Lessons are on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.  We have a Spring Session for the

RRDA Hennepin Canal Clean-Up Day April 14

Come out.  Get active.  Promote.  Enjoy our beautiful waterways. Rock River Development Authority (RRDA), in conjunction with Illinois Department of Natural Resources, promotes family togetherness and tourism, through servicing our scenic Rock River and Hennepin Feeder Canal. Join us for the Annual Canal Clean-up on Saturday, April 14, 2018, from

Illinois State Police Investigate April 11 Crash

The Illinois State Police (ISP) investigated a three-vehicle crash on 4/11/2018 at 7:27 a.m., on U. S. Route 30 eastbound, just west of Illinois Route 78 near Morrison, IL.  Unit 2, a 2001 International truck, driven by Houston W. Sulouff, 27, of Sterling, IL, was eastbound on U. S. Route