Fillies Volleyball Results Against Prophetstown

Julia Deter submitted this link to the Morrison Fillies Volleyball team Skill Survey, from their Thursday, September 1, 2016, meet against Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico[, IL,] High School.  Morrison lost 0 to 2. Click here to view the team statistics.

Candidates for City Offices Must Obtain Petitions

Petition circulation begins Tuesday, September 20, 2016, for candidates wishing to take out petitions for the upcoming Consolidated Election, to be held Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Petitions will be available at the City Clerk’s office, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday

Morrison Police Participates in Rail Safety Week

The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police has asked that the Governor of the State of Illinois declare Sunday, September 11, through Saturday, September 17, 2016, as Illinois Rail Safety Week, in order to promote vehicle and pedestrian safety around railroad tracks and trains. On Tuesday, May 24, Governor Bruce

Korean War Talk by Bob Brands September 25

Bob Brands of Morrison, IL, will be guest speaker at the Morrison Historical Society program on Sunday, September 25, 2016.  He will share his experiences as a veteran of the Korean War.  Doors to Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, open at 1:00 p.m., with Brands’s presentation starting at

2017 Morrison Travel Club Trip: Nice to Barcelona

Both scenes were painted at Auver, France.  Does one call to you, saying, “Come see me?”  Who painted them?  Can you detect the magic of impressionists Paul Cezanne and Vincent Van Gogh?  After a rich, September 2017 travel adventure–to two neighboring European countries–you will be able to recognize the artists. 

Fair Scenes by Theresa Brandon

Theresa Brandon submitted photographs taken at the Whiteside County Fair from 2014 through 2016.  Click the link below. https://www.facebook.com/theresabrandon/media_set?set=a.10204010864247641.1104467480&type=3

Rotary Club Crew Cleans Highway

Morrison Rotary Club’s motto is “Service above Self.”  With that in mind, club members strive to clean the mile of U. S. Highway 30, extending east from DQ Grill & Chill all the way to Lyndon Road. Below, crew commander Amy Viering evaluates the August highway clean up that her

Hear The Kramers at Spring Valley Church

Join us Sunday, September 4, 2016, at 6:00 p.m, at Spring Valley Church, as we welcome The Kramers.  Their performance is the final concert of our Summer Night Concerts.  We want to thank you for your attendance and your generous giving. As Pastor Ralph always says, “If you don’t have

Paint Morrison’s Fire Hydrants on September 10

The Morrison Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the City of Morrison, is looking for individual and/or group volunteers to paint over 30 fire hydrants along U. S. Highway 30 and Route 78.  This will take place during our upcoming Community Clean-Up Day, Saturday, September 10, 2016. We need volunteers

Kurt P. Ricker (1954 – 2016)

Kurt P. Ricker, 62, of Erie, IL, died unexpectedly Friday, September 2, 2016, at his home. Kurt was born on May 12, 1954, in Chicago, IL, the son of Harry and Roberta Ricker.  He married his best friend and golf partner, Donna James on May 15, 1998.  Kurt worked at

MADD Honors Morrison Hero

Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) honored and recognized 33 individuals from law enforcement, media, volunteers, and other individuals who have made substantial efforts in supporting the Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving® at MADD’s annual Heroes Banquet.  The event was held in Springfield, IL, at Northfield Inn & Suites, Saturday, August

August 26 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, August 26, 2016. Arrests:  On Thursday, September 1, 2016, Eddie L. Douglas, Jr., age 19 of Rock Falls, IL, was arrested by a Whiteside County Deputy Sheriff, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside

Secretary of State Offices Closed for Labor Day

In observance of Labor Day, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities open Monday-to-Friday will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2016.  Facilities open Tuesday-to-Saturday will be closed Saturday, September 3. All office and facilities will be open for business Tuesday, September 6. Individuals can

September 6 Agenda: Whiteside County Public Works Committee

Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at 1:30 p.m., at the Whiteside County Highway Department.  The agenda follows.OLD VERSION BELOW     1.   Call to order     2.   Routine Business:  (Highway & Landfill)              A.  Monthly Approvals:  Items presented for review from August 2016 include

September 7 Agenda: Planning/Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its meeting on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at 5:30 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Chairman’s June 29, 2016 Report New Business