"On Tuesday, July 24, 2018, Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos took to the House floor to speak on the Gold Star Spouses Leasing Relief Act, which passed with bipartisan support. Congresswoman Bustos introduced this bill with Congressman Brad Wenstrup (R-OH.) It allows surviving military spouses to break their leases without penalty,"
"Held on the plaza of the James R. Thompson Center, Secretary of State Jesse White hosted a National Minority Donor Awareness Week event, “Wave Away the Waiting,” to promote organ/tissue donation for multicultural communities. White was joined by donor recipients and families. National Minority Donor Awareness Week is Wednesday, August"
"Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, beginning at 5:00 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room of City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The agenda follows. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call/Attendance III. Approval of June"
"This is merely a charge, and the person is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 7/30/18 at about 2:44 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a three-vehicle traffic crash on U. S. Route 30, just west of Como Road, in rural Sterling, IL. Susan E. Bart, 56, of"
"The Friends of the Parks held two drawings for bicycles at the Morrison Sports Complex, during the City of Morrison Summer Extravaganza event, on Saturday, July 28, 2018. The fortunate children are shown below. Friends of the Parks stated, “Congratulations to Ivy Mills on winning one of the bikes at"
"These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 7-29-18 at 2:42 a.m. Whiteside County Deputies responded to the report of a single-motor vehicle crash in rural Lyndon, IL. Deputies discovered a vehicle that was driven by Sienna N. Montiel, age 22 of Prophetstown, IL,"
"Marlene Buikema, of Morrison Family Health Clinic, 635 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, announced, “Our Nurse Practitioner, Becky West, is retiring, and we are hosting a retirement party at our clinic for her. She has worked along side Dr. Mark Woods for 25 years and was the first Nurse Practitioner Medical"
"Editor’s note: Jerry Brearton, American Legion Post 328 Finance Officer and Sergeant-at-Arms, submitted this press release and photos. American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, granted two, July 2018, Commander’s Awards for years of outstanding service. The prestigious awards were presented by Commander Terry Jones. Cake and ice cream"
"Editor’s note: Morrison Garden Club member Sharon Moore submitted this article and photos. From spring into fall, blooms are aplenty in the gardens that surround this stately home at 408 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, the home of Sabrina and Todd Statzer. The Statzers and their dogs moved to Morrison"
"On Saturday, July 28, 2018, at approximately 1:27 a.m., the Illinois State Police (ISP) responded to a traffic crash on IL 72 at Oak Court in Ogle County. ISP Troopers arrived and found Unit 1, a 2003 Dodge pickup, had been traveling eastbound on IL 72. Unit 2, a 2007"
"Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, July 20, 2018. Arrests: On Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at approximately 10:55 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Nathan G. Shipley, age 35 of Morrison, IL, on Heaton Street"
"Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, July 20, 2018. Arrests: On Tuesday, July 24, 2018, at approximately 10:55 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Nathan G. Shipley, age 35 of Morrison, IL, on Heaton Street"
"On Thursday, July 12, 2018, Morrison Chamber of Commerce members presented the Customer Service, Because Nice Matters award to the staff at Happy Joe’s Pizza, 109 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The nominator stated it was submitted “in recognition of being very helpful during the organization of a large gathering. "
"On Wednesday, July 25, 2018, Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office participated in a Statewide program called Speed Awareness Day. Whiteside County Deputies joined forces with local agencies and took a proactive approach to promote safety for motorist in Whiteside County. During a 24-hour period, Deputies conducted 37 traffic stops in Whiteside"
"Two blocks of downtown Morrison, IL, became a pedestrian zone, during the Wednesday, July 25, 2018, Evening Farmers’ Market. A variety of vendors and groups filled the margains of Main Street: face painters to support a mission trip; sellers of essential oils, pillows with inspirational messages, freshly-picked onions and cucumbers, wooden"