Six tickets remain for the Saturday, July 19, 2014, matinee performance of the Goodman Theatre’s production of the first, large-scale, professional revival of “Brigadoon” in more than three decades. Under director/choreographer Rachel Rockwell, a company of 28 dancers and singers breathe new live into the enchanting tale of an 18th
On Monday, June 9, 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 Morrison Historic Preservation Commission Report of
Morrison Chamber of Commerce has a summer suggestion. Looking for a comfortable place to enjoy your lunch outdoors, but still want to be close to all the downtown activity? Be sure to visit Robert A. Milikan Park, located at 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. This pretty pocket park is
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, 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 June 3, 2014, minutes New Business Unfinished Business
On Monday, June 23, 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 Reports of City Officers Reports of Department Heads City Engineer
Mike and Alicia Cozzie, owners of Co-Z Corner Convenience Store, marked their opening at 401 Tech Drive (formally Meadowbrook Drive), Morrison, IL, with a Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Saturday, June 21, 2014. Attending the ribbon cutting were family, friends, Morrison Chamber of Commerce members, and community
Editor’s note: Stanley R. Mitick, Morrison, IL, has been committed to the Morrison-Rockwood Recreational Trail since its inception. He prepared the following remarks for the Ribbon Cutting ceremony held on Thursday, June 19, 2014. Because of recent knee replacement surgery, however, he asked Glenn Ackeburg, also a member of Friends
At 1:30 p.m., Mark Pruis addressed the audience that filled the Morrison’s Heritage Museum Hearth Room, on Sunday, June 22, 2014. He described planning that led to his creation of an elegant, cherry display case, now in the center of the upstairs gallery. It was put to use for the
Sarah Stephan paused in her painting atop the front entrance to 311 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, June 19, 2014. She and her Unite Work Camp co-workers were nearly finished painting this home for the day. They will work from Tuesday, June 17, through Saturday, June 21. The
After an earlier rain, the weather cooperated to bless “darn near a mile-long ‘Welcome’ mat, put out by Friends of the Parks!” proclaimed George Bellovics. He is the Landscape Architect who helped design the extension of the bicycle trail which parallels Crosby Road. Supportors of all ages and canine companions
Daniel E. Scott, 50, of 805 1st Street North, Lyndon, IL, died Saturday, June 21, 2014, at his home. Daniel was born September 1, 1963, in Morrison, IL, to Robert E. and Florence L. (Williams) Scott. He received his High School diploma through Self-Help Enterprises in Sterling, IL, where he
Three of the City’s permanent summer helpers have been spreading carpets of red mulch all over Morrison, IL. You may have noticed their handiwork at the Morrison Sports Complex playground Kelly Park playground Water Works Park playground base of the “Big Red Sign” behind the Police Department City parking lot
This notice appeared Thursday, June 19, 2014, to advertise the services of two friends, neighbors, and classmates. It was taped to the Daily Gazette distribution box outside the Post Office, at 226 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Other notices were placed “in a lot of places,” according to one of the
The 4th annual Morrison Community Clean-Up and Collection Day will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2014. The location on the west side of town is 649 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, (behind KAS eRecycling/Stralow’s.) Click here for specifics.
The Clintonish Knitters are taking reservations for the 5th Annual Knitters’ Market Bus Trip to Schaumburg, IL, on Saturday, August 9, 2014. The cost for the trip, including the market ticket, is $30. Non-knitters are invited to join us for a day of shopping at IKEA, Woodfield Mall, Streets of