"On Tuesday, April 9, 2019, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos introduced Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul at a hearing for the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. The hearing focused on combating “wage theft”–when workers are not awarded the wages they rightfully earned on the job–and the"
"Morrison High School Activities Director Gregg Dolan reported, “On Tuesday, April 16[, 2019,] MHS Softball will play a Varsity game, followed a JV game starting at 4:30 p.m., in Port Byron, IL, against Riverdale. Also on Tuesday, Baseball will play a Varsity game, followed by a Fresh/Soph game, at home"
"Editor’s note: Louise Wiersema supplied three photos, and Jerry Brearton submitted the photo of the Military Honor Guard. On Saturday, April 13, 2019, shortly before 1:00 p.m., Ronald Wiersema, Legionnaire of The American Legion Post 328, received a handmade Quilt of Valor®, during a short presentation ceremony, at the Post,"
"Congresswoman Cheri Bustos released the following statement after the first 100 days of the 116th Congress. She cites her 30legislative endeavors on behalf of citizens in the 71st Congressional District. “Our House Democratic majority promised folks we [would] govern with a purpose and fight for the people, and as we"
"The Seahorse Swim Club has more bags of soil available. Each 40-pound bag sells for $2. Call Tracy Henson at 815-772-4130 to order. They will deliver."
"Citizens are invited to chat with their State Legislators on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, from noon to 1:30 p.m. “Coffee & Conversation” will take place at the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Senator Anderson explained, “It’s pretty informal. We’re just hoping to give locals"
"To the residents of the Fourth Ward, regarding a chance to serve: There is currently a vacancy in Ward (#4) for the City Council position. Because no one ran for the four-year term in the most recent election, there will need to be an appointment made. [It] would be for"
"These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 4-10-19 at 8:00 p.m., Perry T. Ports, age 56 of Rock Falls, IL, was stopped on Interstate 88 for speeding. Ports was cited for Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle and released on bond, pending a"
"The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association would like to announce the 2019 Officer Safety and Scott’s Law Safety Initiative. Friday, April 12, through Friday, April 19, 2019, Sheriffs across the State of Illinois will be participating in a Traffic Awareness Campaign, specifically aimed at Scott’s Law and distracted driving violators. The ISA"
"Morrison High School reported the following Honor Roll designees from the Third Quarter, of the 2018-2019 school year. 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2019: Cassidy Geerts, Molly Neumann, Jacob Schlegel, Katelyn Vos Class of 2020: Gracen Harmon, Lindsey Houldson, Shanna Hudson, Nathan Mickley, Isabella Poisal, Sophie Prombo, Grace Steines, Jade"
"Morrison High School Driver Education and American Government teacher Brian Bartoz submitted the press release and photos. Fourteen of Morrison High School’s Juniors were inducted into the National Honor Society on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, during an evening ceremony in the MHS auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Students were"
"Editor’s note: Click here to watch a video of Representative Cheri Bustos. On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos stood up for workers’ rights and safety to Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta, during a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing to review the President Donald Trump’s FY2020 Budget Request for the"
"These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 4/5/19 at 5:28 p.m. Whiteside County Deputies responded to a home in rural Rock Falls, IL, for a report of a female subject that broke into the home and was refusing to leave. Upon further investigation,"
"Bryn Callahan, a member of the Charles Carroll Society, Children of the American Revolution, was recently elected State President of the organization. He will serve a one-year term at the 81st Annual Conference in Crystal Lake, IL. Callahan, a 16-year member, will be installed in April 2019 on the grounds"
"On Thursday, April 4, 2019, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos helped pass a long-term reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 (VAWA.) The landmark VAWA legislation was first passed by Congress and signed into law in 1994. Like previous reauthorizations, this bill makes improvements based on recommendations of Law"
