On Wednesday, April 29, 2020, Dr. Bradley Yaklich announced the temporary closure of his optometry office, Vision Source Morrison, for routine eye care. He noted, “We will be on call in the event of an emergency. Please call our office at 815-772-7455 should you require emergency care. Our top priority
The Conference of Women Legislators (COWL), a bipartisan, bicameral, nonprofit organization of women Legislators in the Illinois General Assembly, announces the 2020-2021 Annual Scholarship Awards Program. COWL created the scholarship program as part of its mission to promote economic independence, community service, and leadership development. Scholarship applicants are required to
U. S. Representative Cheri Bustos (D-IL-17) and U. S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) released the following statement, on Friday, April 24, 2020. They responded after learning that the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is transferring at least 20 inmates from Metropolitan Correction Center (MCC) Chicago, IL, where
On April 22, 2020, Sharon Moore wrote, “Several members of [Morrison] Garden Club along with three other volunteers laid 15 yards of mulch today at Odell Public Library.” Drive through the library parking lot at 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, to appreciate their annual spring embellishment. Pictured left-to-right are
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, April 17, 2020. Arrests: No arrests to report.
With Governor J. B. Pritzker’s “Stay in Place” order and for the safety of Lions Club members and our community who supports our fundraisers, Morrison, IL, Lions Club canceled delivery of roses. The annual rose sale was scheduled for Good Friday, April 10, 2020. This fundraiser supports two collegiate scholarships
Sunday, April 19, through Saturday, April 25, 2020, is National Volunteer Appreciation Week.
Marc Adami noted, “The Whiteside Forum’s Thursday, April 23, 2020, event with Jacob Campbell on ‘Humans and the Environment’ has been postponed. We hope to reschedule sometime during our 20-21 Season, which hopefully will resume by Thursday, September 24. We likely will reschedule Professor. Larry Weber and revisit flooding and
Editor’s note: Watch live-stream activities in the aerie above the Mississippi River at https://livestream.com/accounts/1538473/eaglecam. View a trio of Bald Eagles sharing a nest and care of two eaglets above the Mississippi River, near Fulton, IL, at http://www.thecity1.com/index.php/page-two/pets-and-livestock/17930-view-the-trio-bald-eagle-nest-activity. A new season of birth began for an internationally-known pair of American bald
Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge display live streaming views of an aerie that serves three, adult Bald Eagles and two offspring. The Trio Bald Eagle Nest that is located in the backwaters of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, near Lock and Dam 13, Fulton,
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, April 10, 2020. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 4-16-2020 Nicholas J. Irwin 29 Macungie, PA Speeding The public is reminded that these are
Sunday, April 19, through Saturday, April 25, 2020, is National Volunteer Week. Organizations across the Country are celebrating the gifts of time and talent, that individuals selflessly give to help others. Nowhere is this commitment more valuable and heartfelt than in hospice. Hospice care is thriving in this community thanks
The public is invited to attend an outdoor Easter service delivered via portable sound system, by Pastor Craig and Kathi Sipes of Brethren in Christ Church. The in-car service will begin at 10:00 a.m. There will be no service if it rains before or at the 10:00 a.m. hour, on
The public is invited to view the online Easter service delivered by Pastor Larry Kidwell of Morrison Christian Church. There are other videos to watch by Rev. Kidwell (listed on the page with other churches’ messages.) Morrison Christian Church, 201 S. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, has suspended worship services in
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, March 27, 2020. Arrests: On Monday, April 6, 2020, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Morrison Police responded to FS-Fuel 24, Morrison, IL, regarding the theft of a motor vehicle that had just occurred. During the