First the good news. First quarter 2020 economic activity in the Whiteside Carroll Enterprise Zone (WCEZ) came in at an impressive rate! There were three project applications approved with a $33.5 million investment in the WCEZ. Additionally, 207 jobs were created or retained. This followed on the heels of full
Morrison Friends Food Pantry Director Kaywyn Beswick submitted this report. Several wonderful people have reached out to me in the past few weeks, asking how the pantry is doing, what are the needs, and what can Joe Q. Public do for the pantry at this unprecedented time of uncertainty. I
Casey’s General Store believes in neighbors helping neighbors and is committed to helping local organizations make a difference. Upon hearing that The American Legion Post in Morrison, IL, is modifying their bathroom to make it accessible for wheel chairs, they decided to donate $500 to help offset the cost. Morrison
Although he moved a few doors east on E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, but Lon Richey–Attorney at Law–remains at the service of the public. A year ago,
On Thursday, Aprl 2, 2020, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos was named a finalist for the Congressional Management Foundation’s highly-competitive and distinguished “Democracy Awards,” in the Constituent Service category. The nomination recognizes Congresswoman Bustos for excellence in the way her office interacts with, assists, and serves, residents of the 17th Congressional District.
At noon on Good Friday, April 10, 2020, from the sanctuary of Emmanuel Reformed Church, Pastor Al Pruis and Rich Criss will present a special, live-streamed service of organ and piano music. It will be interspersed with the Good Friday scripture. This is an opportunity to share an observance of
Live streaming workship services during Holy Week 2020 will be available by Rev. Dr. Michael Selburg from First Presbyterian Church. Services will appear on the church’s Facebook Group page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/firstpresmorrison/. “We will have full, online worship services on the following dates and times.” Palm Sunday, April 5, 10:15 a.m.Maundy Thursday,
Like students across the United States, Morrison children are confined to home, during the “Stay Home” initiative, to combat exposure to, and spread of, coronavirus. Some might miss the usual celebration of their birthday during this confinement. Organized by Tony Belha, Morrison Fire Department has followed the lead of other
The following Morrison Junior High School students achieved Honor Roll status, during the Third Quarter of the 2019-2020 school year.
Spring weather is time for the Annual Cemetery Clean-up at Grove Hill Cemetery, in Morrison, IL. From Monday, April 6, through Friday, April 10, 2020, Grove Hill Cemetery maintenance staff will remove and dispose of grave site decorations, as part of the annual clean-up program. Individuals who wish to save
Parks and Recreation Coordinator Katie Selburg reported the “Parks and Recreation Advisory Board [has] made the decision to postpone our next advisory board meeting to…Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall,” 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower-level Conference Room. “All Morrison Parks are still
On Saturday, March 28, 2020, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies, along with Prophetstown Fire and Prophtetstown Police, and the Illinois State Police, responded to the area of Lomax Road west of Perkins Road, in rural Prophetstown, IL. Once on scene it was determined there was damage to power
The Rev. Fr. James Brzezinski, Rector at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church, 401 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, invited his church family to “join me today [Friday, March 27, 2020,] for The Stations of the Cross from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m.” The 14 sequential devotions/prayers commemorate Jesus Christ’s last day on
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison Blood Team Leader, submitted this report. Photos are by thecity.com. It was an unprecedented day at the second American Red Cross blood drive of 2020 in Morrison, IL. The news was flooded with COVID-19 pandemic information, and there was concern in the air. On Thursday, March
The following Morrison High School students achieved Honor Roll status, during the Third Quarter of the 2019-2020 school year.