CGH Encourages Parents to Check Car Seats

CGH Medical Center, along with on-site certified technicians from the Whiteside and Lee County Health Departments and the Sterling and Dixon Police Departments, will conduct a “National Seat Check Saturday” event on September 20, 2014, at the Rock Falls Fire Department, 1013 7th Avenue, Rock Falls, IL. Certified child passenger

Morrison Happenings Starting September 9

Chamber of Commerce Administrator Corinne Bender compiled the following Morrison, IL, events. Sign up now for Fall Classes of “Yoga with Martina.”  Held at the Farm Bureau Building, 100 E. Knox Street, classes run from Tuesday, September 9, through Thursday, December 18, and consist of seven-week and 14-week sessions and

September 8 City Council Report

During a brisk meeting on Monday, September 8, 2014, the City of Morrison Council convened at 7:00 p.m. and adjourned at 7:35, in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  Attending were Mayor Everett Pannier; City Clerk Melanie Schroeder; City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Treasurer Evan Haag;

April House Golf Outing September 27

“It’s your turn to raise the leaders of tomorrow,” proclaims the announcement of the upcoming April House Children’s Advocacy Center Golf Tournament, on Saturday, September 27, 2014.  “We’re the place where a child exposed to sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, and serious neglect is given the chance to have his/her

April House Open House September 12

April House Children’s Advocacy Center will host a joyous Open House in its new location, 501 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Friday, September 12, 2014.  Visitors may arrive between noon and 2:00 p.m. to tour the renovated site on the northwest corner.  Over several months, members of Sunshine Rotary,

Pancakes & Paintings Aid Wrestlers September 21

Morrison High School Wrestling Team invites the public to enjoy a downtown meal from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Sunday, September 21, 2014, at the corner of E. Main and Genesee Streets, Morrison, IL.  Let the Mustangs prepare your meal; you have two options.  The breakfast menu includes pancakes, sausage,

Symphony’s 61st Concert Season

Programs for the 61st season of Clinton Symphony Orchestra (CSO) have been announced by Conductor and Music Director Brian Dollinger, shown below, beginning his eighth season with the orchestra.  His emphasis for the season is on hearing and seeing live music performances.  Season tickets are available now, and solicitation for

September 6 Sheriff’s Office Report

Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 8/28/14 at 11:46 a.m.   Kaleb M. Gibbons, 18, of Sterling, IL, was arrested in the 900 block of West Avenue for resisting/obstructing a police officer.  He was taken to the Whiteside County Jail. 9/2/14 at

Medical Marijuana Cultivation and Dispensing Moves Forward

“Marijuana is medicine” proclaimed a poster.  The State of Illinois, along with nearly two dozen other states, agrees.  Medical marijuana cards were issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health to over 2000 Illinoisans during three days               “Marijuana is medicine” proclaimed a poster. 

Seal Coating Monday, September 8

Due to this weather, seal coating has been delayed again.  Weather permitting, seal coating will be applied to all three streets on Monday, September 8, 2014. No Parking signs will not be placed along these streets as a reminder.  Questions may be directed to City of Morrison Director of Public

September 8 City Council Agenda

On Monday, September 8, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Planning/Zoning Commission Morrison Historic Preservation Commission

Don’t Miss the Last Farmers’ Markets

There are only four weeks left for the Morrison Farmers’ Market.  If you have not experienced this jewel of Morrison, do not let this season pass you by.  Stock up now for the winter at each visit to the market.   There are great produce items available at the market

Masons to Sell Pizzas at Paint the Town

During Paint the Town, Masonic Dunlap Lodge #321 will sell Manny’s pizzas in their dining hall, 227 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on Saturday, September 20, 2014.  Buy a slice or whole pizza in these flavors:  sausage and mushroom pepperont cheese.

Housing Coalition Seeks Request for Qualifications

The Northwestern Illinois Housing Coalition (NIHC) is an initiative of Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) in collaboration with the following entities/organizations:  the City of Rock Island, the City of Moline, the City of East Moline, City of Sterling, the City of Fulton, City of Morrison, Arc of the Quad