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TSC Soft Opening November 30
December 6 Auxiliary Bake Sale
Madi Armitage Signed
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Booker Endorsed by Three County Sheriffs

"John Booker, Democratic Candidate for Whiteside County Sheriff, has been endorsed by Rock Island County Sheriff Gerald Bustos, Carroll County Sheriff Jeff Doran, and Bureau County Sheriff James Reed.  The endorsements of the three Sheriffs are added to Booker’s earlier endorsements by current Whiteside County Sheriff, Republican Kelly Wilhelmi, and"

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Chandler Shared WWII POW Stories

"Carol Chandler of Dixon, IL, is a retired hospital nurse with a Bachelors’ Degree, who likes to research, write, and share her knowledge with others.  She is a member of the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society Board of Directors.  On Monday, October 15, 2018, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.,"

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Illinois State Police September Activity, Arrests, and Crash Report

"Illinois State Police District 1 Commander, Captain Matthew Hodgdon, announced District 1 enforcement figures and activity for September 2018. ISP Troopers issued 388 citations and 446 written warnings, and made 29 criminal arrests during the month.  Speeding accounted for 199 citations; 20 citations were issued for Occupant Restraint violations; 16"

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Main Street Project Open House

"The City of Morrison hosted a public information Open House for the Main Street Redevelopment Project, Preliminary Design Phase, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, in the City of Morrison Community Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  City personnel and representatives"

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DNC Highlights Bustos Rural Effort

"On Sunday, October 14, 2018, the Democratic National Committee highlighted Congresswoman Cheri Bustos’ work to earn the support of small town America, in a new web video.  The video spotlighted Bustos’ recent trip to knock on doors of the people she represents in the town of Hamlet, IL, population 48. "

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Letter to the Editor from Anne Frame

"Letter to the Editor: We often hear the saying, “Let’s look at the big picture.”  And, that is exactly what I would like every reader to do. There have been posters, pictures, and articles advertising The Loft on Main’s gala fundraiser, “Building the Big Picture.   But what does that"

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Erie-Prophetstown Panthers Host Pink Out Night 2018

"Community spirit is multi-generational in the land of the Erie-Prophetstown Panthers.  For the third year, a Pink Out Night was hosted at a football game, with proceeds going to the CGH Health Foundation Women’s Health Program. Led by Cheerleading Coach Ann Schipper, Football mom Jessie Otten, and Dance Team Coach"

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Real Democratic Agenda: Lower Health Costs, Less Corruption, More Jobs and Fairness

"Editor’s note:  The following Op/Ed of Thursday, October 11, 2018, was contributed by Democratic Representatives Cheri Bustos of Illinois, Hakeem Jeffries of New York, and David Cicilline of Rhode Island. In less than four weeks, Americans will go to the polls and choose who will lead us.  This time, it’s"

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Ilinois State Police Arrest and Airplane Landing Report

"All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Danisha L. Parker, 44, of Flossmoor, IL, was stopped on 10/10/2018 at 1:02 p.m., on U. S. Route 30 at Interstate 39 in Lee County, after a routine registration check revealed the registered owner had a suspended"

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Voter Registration is Extended

"Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, announced that “grace period registration” for residents who did not register to vote by the Tuesday, October 9, 2018, deadline will be available, now through Tuesday, November 6, for the upcoming General Election on November 6, 2018. Voters who register during the grace period must"

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Morrison Police Department to Offer Community Forums

"Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton will hold two community forums, so the public can “learn more before you vote on November 6.” He will offer information regarding the Police Protection Tax Referendum that is on the Tuesday, November 6, 2018, ballot for voters within the City of Morrison, IL. "

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Bustos Announces Bid for Assistant Democratic Leader

"Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D-IL) announced that, should Democrats be successful in winning back the majority in November, she intends to run for Assistant Democratic Leader.  This would be the number four post in Democratic House Leadership.  Currently, Bustos is the only Midwesterner and the only Trump-District Democrat in elected Democratic"

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October 5 Morrison Police Report

"Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 5, 2018. Arrests:  On Saturday, October 6, 2018, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Morrison Police responded to 501 W. Wall Street, Morrison regarding a 9-1-1 call for Criminal Trespass to a Residence. As a result"

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Morrison Police Report of October 5

"Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 5, 2018. Arrests:  On Saturday, October 6, 2018, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Morrison Police responded to 501 W. Wall Street, Morrison regarding a 9-1-1 call for Criminal Trespass to a Residence. As a result"

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Alliance PAC Endorses Representative Tony McCombie

"Dear Editor: The Alliance Political Action Committee has endorsed Tony McCombie for the Illinois House in the 71st District.  As the political arm of the Illinois Statewide School Management Alliance, the Alliance PAC provides the opportunity for individuals interested in education to endorse and contribute to candidates for State offices. "

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