"Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 2, 2020. Arrests: None to report. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 10-03-2020 Chace J. Garland 18 Morrison, IL Speeding 10-08-2020 Breanna M. Scott 22 Oklahoma City, OK"
"Due to the elevated virus positivity rate recorded in Region 1, added restrictions for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic began on Saturday, October 3, 2020. The Region’s showed a positivity rate exceeding 8% for three consecutive days. That forced Governor J. B. Pritzker to announce necessary restrictions. They will remain"
"Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Early Years Academy is located at 508 French Creek Road, adjacent to Climco Coils in the Morrison Industrial Park, on south IL Route 78, Morrison, IL. This welcomed facility is a combination of efforts between Climco Coils and Morrison Area Development Corporation MADC.) "
"Jerry Lindsey wrote this article. A lot of attention is currently mustered for the upcoming Tuesday, November 3, 2020, elections, but the local scene also will be focused on change in the elections being held next spring. The April 2021 ballot will offer a new candidate for Mayor of Morrison,"
"Morrison, IL, residents living on Ash Avenue and Cedar Street will need to remove their vehicles from street parking between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., from Monday, October 5, until project completion, estimated to be Thursday, October 8, 2020. Contractors will keep minimal obstructions to driveways. Citizens will be able"
"Editor’s note: Beginning Friday, May 29, 2020, protests erupted in Seattle, WA. Participants were focused on a variety of social issues: workers’ rights, sustainable economies, by Police deaths of Black Americans, and the environment. Downtown streets and intersections could not be cleared of people. After downtown businesses were vandalized, Mayor"
"Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, September 18, 2020. Arrests: On Friday, September 18, 2020, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Morrison Police received a report of some juveniles taking political signs from yards. Morrison Police did locate and identify at least"
"On 9-26-2020 at 4:22 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash on U. S. Route 30 at the Chase Road intersection. A preliminary investigation showed Unit 1, driven by a 16-year-old juvenile of Fulton, IL, failed to yield the right of way, while northbound on Chase Road at"
"Editor’s note: There is no charge for Legion members to burn flags for citizens. However, if one donated to the bathroom remodel fund, it would be put to good use. For the fourth year, American Legion Post 328 will conduct its annual Ceremony for Disposal of Unserviceable Flags, on Sunday,"
"Many Illinois families and businesses continue to struggle with the financial challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. ComEd reminds customers in need that a variety of options remain available, to assist with their past-due balances. However, many financial assistance options–including $500 in grants and more-flexible payment options–are available for a limited"
"In the County Clerk’s office, the first 148 Whiteside County voters cast ballots on Thursday, September 24, 2020, ahead of the General Election. In-person voting is now conducted at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. County Clerk Dana Nelson stated,"
"The fourth Tuesday of September is National Voter Registration Day, September 22, 2020, this year. This is 43 days before the General Election on Tuesday, November 3. There is plenty of time to register to vote. The registration period for the online voter registration system will close at 11:59 p.m.,"
"These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 9/14/20 at 3:16 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 88 near milepost 40 for speeding. The driver, Jonathan W. Straughter, age 28, of Galesburg, IL, was issued citations for Speeding 84"
"The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is investigating recent thefts that occurred overnight Thursday, September 17, to Friday, September 18, 2020. Subject(s) stole air conditioner condenser units, from outside businesses in the Sterling Industrial Park area, off W. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL. We are asking for the public’s assistance. If they"
"Whiteside County Health Department is working with the Majestic Pines Event Center, in Thomson, IL, while investigating potential exposures by an asymptomatic attendee, who was considered contagious, during a private event. Unfortunately, after working with the individuals involved, through the Contact Tracing Process, we have been unable to locate and"
