The Morrison, IL, Fire Station, 206 W. Main Street, will be transformed into a gigantic kitchen and restaurant on Sunday, May 15, 2016, serving their annual pancake meal. Call it breakfast, brunch, or lunch–Morrison Fire Department will have it hot when you arrive. The event hours of 7:00 a.m. to
Michael Blean has been a Ward 1 Alderman on the Morrison, IL, City Council since 2011. Blean has moved outside the City limits and must vacate the position he has held into a second term. His resignation was effective Friday, March 25. Although Blean’s last official meeting was Monday, March
The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that Garden Plain Road, four miles west of Morrison, IL, will be closed to all through traffic between Millard Road and Fenton Road, from Monday, April 11, through Friday, April 15, 2016. The closure is necessary to allow the BNSF Railway to make needed
Three Morrison High School students will receive Gallon Grad awards from Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC.) The Blood Center established the Gallon Grad award to honor students who donate blood at least eight times before graduating from high school. The fluid volume from eight whole blood donations is approximately
First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, at 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison IL, will serve a Free Community Meal on Thursday, April 14, and Thursday, April 28, 2016, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. each evening. All are welcome. The church is handicap accessible. Call 815-772-3510 for information. Thursday, April 14: The Presbyterian
The scholars listed below achieved placement on the Morrison High School Third Quarter Honor Roll for the 2015-2016 school year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2016:Kelsey Becker, Lydia Bender, Sydney Beveroth, Andrew Bird, Allysa Criss, Ilirijana Dzeladini, Colleen Elfline, Rachel Magana, Kyle McCoy, Molly Mickley, Mason Muur, Sarah Ostrander, Autumn
Some “spring cleaning” chores are pretty dramatic, such as flushing the City hydrants. Public Works Department staffer Kendra Kophamer unleashed this horizontal gusher on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at 16031 Greenland Drive, Morrison, IL. The hydrant lies on the Hazel Road side of the corner property. Water spewed for about
Those who love biography, local history, and/or drama will enjoy the combination of all three, melded into first-person presentations, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. On Sunday, April 24, 2016, Morrison Historical Society hosts its Annual Open House. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., with the program at
Gerald “Red” Houzenga, 90, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, April 3, 2016, at Resthave Nursing Home in Morrison. Red was born September 28, 1925, in Fulton, IL, to Henry and Rena (Balk) Houzenga. He was educated in the Fulton grade schools and was a graduate of Fulton High School. He
The American Legion Post #328 in Morrison, IL, has embarked on an effort to raise at least $15,000, to purchase four additional stone tablets for the Veterans Memorial Park at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison. Each tablet will be engraved with approximately 90 names, per side, of Morrison area veterans
Employees at the Morrison Post Office, 226 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, voted on the winner for the Easter Coloring contest. Of over 20 entries Annabelle Blevins, age 8 of Morrison, was selected by the employees. For her efforts Annabelle received a $25 gift card, which was presented by Postmaster
Yard waste pick up for City of Morrison, IL, residents will begin Monday, April 4, 2016. It will continue on Mondays until fall and then be gathered twice a week.
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of March 1, 2016, minutes New Business Chamber Beautification
Jean P. Connelly, 89, of Morrison, IL, died Friday, April 1, 2016, at her home. Jean was born March 5, 1927, in Tampico, IL, to Roy and Florence (Larson) Mickley. She attended Tampico High School in Tampico. Jean married William E. Connelly on November 27, 1943, in Tampico. She was
Beginning at 6:00 p.m., Friends of April House will hold its fundraiser Saturday, April 2, 2015, at Cross Creek Golf Course 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. The $40 ticket “includes a roaring night of fun,” hors d’ oeuvres, and a fabulous dessert auction. Call 815-772-7966 or 815-772-5240 for tickets or