Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. Tim Zollinger, Attorney for the City of Morrison, IL, opened the City Council meeting of Monday, November 23, 2020, with an update on filing a lawsuit against Mega Properties, to expedite the renovation of a 100 W. Main Street property. Failure of the
An early predictor of the holiday season in Morrison, IL, is the morning when Morrison Garden Club members and volunteers fill downtown planters. They are found from the intersection of IL Route 78 and U. S. Highway 30, westerly along Main Street, to the Base Street side of City Hall, 200
On Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, the Early American Crafters will host a Christmas Walk from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. The theme is “Bring Joy and Cheer to Bad Year!” Visit in the daylight or during candle/lantern-lit times. A flashlight or smartphone
Regarding the status of Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society, Terence Buckaloo wrote, “Both of our museums are now closed.” This includes SRFHS, housed in the Carriage House Museum, behind the Dillon Home Museum, 1005 E. Third Street, and the nearby Lincoln-Manahan Home Museum, where Abraham Lincoln spent the night, at
Director LeAnn Schaefer stated, “In the face of COVID-19, Morrison, IL, Chamber of Commerce decided to hold our fall event in a different format….This year we promoted a series of Virtual Contests for children, adults, and businesses: Costume, Pumpkin Decorating, and Door Decorating.” There was a Scavenger Hunt along Main
Anne Frame submitted this article. Due to the overwhelming generosity of the [Morrison, IL,] community, the fundraising efforts of Friends of Odell Public Library were far exceeded! “Our goal was to raise $2650 to benefit the library in the purchase of new books. However, we passed that goal in a
One delightful indicator of the approaching holiday season in Morrison, IL, appears when Morrison Garden Club members and volunteers fill downtown planters. These range from the intersection of IL Route 78 and U. S. Highway 30, westerly along Main Street, to the Base Street side of City Hall, 200 W. Main
Illinois Secretary of State offices, Commercial Driver License (CDL) facilities, and drive-through facilities serving license plate stickers will be closed on Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, 2020, in observance of Thanksgiving. All other Driver Services facilities are closed until Monday, December 7, or Tuesday, December 8, due to
Usher in the Holiday season with an unforgettable virtual holiday experience showcasing Timber Lake Playhouse’s flair for production. Featuring nearly 20 Christmas songs and holiday fun, the TLP cast of singers and musicians will present a show that is perfect for the whole family and every audience. The production runs
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 13, 2020. Arrests: On Thursday, October 29, 2020, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Morrison Police were called to Fast Stop, 615 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, for a fight in the parking lot. As a
The 2020 annual Festival of Trees events to benefit Rock River Hospice & Home have been modified, to abide by the Phase 4 guidelines and other State and Local regulations. It will not be possible to accommodate all holiday events; changes have been made to those below. We feel we
On Friday, November 13, 2020, Morrison School District Superintendent Scott Vance issued an Election Notice, citing procedures for becoming a candidate for the position of School Board member. “The Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will have four, four-year seats up for election, during the April 2021 election. Terms will
Family Reading Night is officially celebrated across the State of Illinois on the third Thursday in November. Thursday, November 19, 2020, marks the 29th year that the Secretary of State’s office has sponsored FRN. The Illinois State Library has again coordinated with Illinois READS, a program of the Illinois Reading
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that, due to the worsening COVID-19 pandemic, Driver Services facilities Statewide will be closed to the public for in-person transactions, effective Tuesday, November 17, but will reopen on Monday, December 7, 2020. White encourages the public to take advantage of online services. “During
4-H Leader Jean Eggemeyer supplied the photograph. On Saturday, November 14, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., Cottonwood 4-H Club hosted a convenient, drive-through collection event, to support Morrison Friends Food Pantry. It was held in the Morrison United Methodist Church parking lot, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.