"The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Thursday, June 10, 2021."
"Editor’s note: On Thursday, June 17, 2021, Illinois Sheriff’s Association President Sheriff Brian VanVickle submitted this letter to Rob Jeffreys, Director of Illinois Department of Corrections. It concerns DOC-sentenced inmates who are still being staffed in County jails. That situation affects County budgets, paid by County taxpayers."
"Ben Vandermyde, son of David and Patricia Vandermyde, stated his parents “awoke to the smell of smoke at 1:00 a.m.,” on Monday, June 14, 2021. They had slept soundly, so the faint chirp of the smoke detector did not wake them immediately. The 61-year-olds “grabbed their slippers, glasses, and [Dad’s]"
"This report is intended to provide it of Morrison, IL, residents with important information about their drinking water and the efforts made by the City of Morrison Water Department, to provide safe drinking water. The source of drinking water used by the City of Morrison is Ground Water. For more"
"The Whiteside County Health Department will hold a walk-in clinic on Friday, June 11, 2021, at the Rock Falls, IL, location, 1300 W. 2nd Street. Two vaccines are available: Pfizer vaccine (for anyone 12+) and Johnson & Johnson vaccine (for anyone 18+), from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00.p.m.–or while supplies last."
"Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, second from left, took a stroll along W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, for an hour and 20 minutes, on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Her escorts were Chamber of Commerce Director LeAnn Schaefer, left, and City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen."
"If you lost your “energetic and sweet, female Lab (?), she was found in the area of Family Chef Restaurant this afternoon, Friday, May 4, 2021. She has neither collar nor tags. Contact Morrison Police Department at 815-772-7659."
"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this article and took the photos. Monday, May 31, 2021, was a day of remembering, celebrating, and reuniting. The streets of Morrison, IL, were lined with good spirits as the procession of flags, emergency vehicles, horses, retired military personnel, and others made their way to"
"On Sunday, May 30, 2021, in honor of Memorial Day, visit Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 200 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. The building is accessible from the back parking lot, via a ramp. Hours are 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., on Saturdays and Sundays. Upstairs you will find several mannequins dressed in uniforms"
"In honor of Memorial Day, visit Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 200 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, May 30, 2021. The building is accessible from the back parking lot, via a ramp. Hours are 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. On the main floor, view several mannequins dressed in military uniforms. Each was"
"In honor of Memorial Day, visit Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 200 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Enter from the back parking lot via a ramp. The hours are 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. On the main floor is a collection of mannequins dressed in military uniforms, each worn"
"Guidance from the Centers for Disease Control states that fully-vaccinated people can stop wearing a mask and practicing social distancing in most indoor and outdoor settings. Governor J. B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health announced that Illinois will align State Executive Orders with the latest CDC guidance"
"On Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at 11:45 a.m., the City of Morrison, Il, issued an immediate Boil Order for all residents living on W. Main Street between Base Street and Orange Street. This also includes one additional address at 300 W. Main Street. Due to a water main break, it"
"Editor’s note: The bottom photo was used with permission from Steve Schroeder from May 2021. Comments from customers on day one are at the end of the article. The restaurant at Morrison-Rockwood State Park’s Lake Carlton, 18301 Lake Road, Morrison, IL, is under new ownership. Bud and Stephanie Benson reside"
"Editor’s note: A citizen supplied the photograph. An explosion occurred close to 5:30 p.m., on Monday, May 24, 2021, at the intersection of U. S. Route 30 and IL Highway 78. Smoke rolled out of the back area of a semi-tractor trailer."
