Homepage

The Loft on Main Holiday Art
2nd Turkey Trot Small
TSC Soft Opening November 30
December 6 Auxiliary Bake Sale
Madi Armitage Signed
 
The Loft on Main Holiday Art
2nd Turkey Trot Small
TSC Soft Opening November 30
December 6 Auxiliary Bake Sale
Madi Armitage Signed
previous arrow
next arrow

Proposition: 1% School Sales Tax

"    NOTICE OF ELECTION                                                PROPOSITION TO IMPOSE COUNTY SCHOOL FACILITY OCCUPATION TAXES     NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the General Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, the 18th day of March, 2014, the following public question will"

Read more

February 14 Sheriff’s Report

"Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 02/13/14 at 9:50 p.m.  Whiteside County Sheriff Deputies arrested Jackie G. Ferguson, 36, of Tampico, IL, on a Whiteside County warrant for Armed Robbery/Armed with Firearm.  Ferguson was transported to the Whiteside County Jail, where he"

Read more

City of Morrison Selling Surplus Vehicle on eBay Motors

"The City of Morrison, IL, is selling a surplus vehicle online through eBay Motors.  Interested bidders must go to www.ebaymotors.com, search, and bid accordingly.  Bidding expires on Saturday, February 21, 2014. The vehicle being sold is a 2005 Chevrolet Impala Police Package eBay Motors item # 161225541282. Terms: The City"

Read more

Whiteside County Weather Spotters Class

"It is hard to believe, given the recent weather we have been experiencing, that the start of the severe weather season is fast approaching.  We will once again be inviting the National Weather Service to host a Weather Spotters Training class for residents of Whiteside County.  There will be two"

Read more

Maurits & Jost Is Now More Insurance Agency

"Name recognition is a critical component in successful businesses.  Some well-established names continue when new owners buy the enterprise, allowing past customers the comfort and continuity of good service.  Yarbrough Appliance and Bogott Plumbing, Inc. are two examples in Morrison, IL. After a time, new owners may desire a change. "

Read more

MHPC Building History #10

"The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application. In the hopes"

Read more

Mayor Reports on the State of the City

"It doesn’t seem like it’s been eight months since I took office, so it’s past time that I provide some updates as to what your City has been up to.      Your Council and Administration have accomplished much over the past several months, but, unfortunately, all the water line breaks"

Read more

Arrest of Jordan Woosley

"Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office announces the arrest of Jordan Woosley, 22 years old of Sterling, IL, on a Whiteside County Warrant for Home Invasion.  Woosley was arrested in Denton, TX, by the Denton Police Department, on Saturday, February 8, 2014, just before midnight.  Woosley was taken into custody after the"

Read more

Voter Registration and Absentee Voting Procedures

"Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, submitted the following information for Whiteside County voters, regarding registration, changes of address, and absentee voting. Nelson reminds all County residents that the last day for voter registration and change of address for the March 18, 2014, General Primary Election, is Tuesday, February 18, at"

Read more

January 31 Morrison Police Report

"Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, January 31, 2014. No Arrests are reported. The following Citations were issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 02-04-14 Betty J. Spangler 45 Morrison, IL Ordinance – 24 Hour Parking & Nuisance – Vehicles 02-04-14"

Read more

Two of Three Arrests Made in Home Invasion

"The Whiteside County Sheriff announces an investigation into a January 23, 2014, rural Rock Falls, IL, Home Invasion has resulted in twoarrests.  On Tuesday, February 4, 2014, Whiteside County Deputies arrested 20-year-old Dalton Chattic of Fulton, IL, charging him with Home Invasion.  Chattic is currently being held at the Whiteside County"

Read more

February 10 City Council Agenda

"On Monday, February 10, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Morrison Historic Preservation Commission Reports of"

Read more

Concealed Carry Application Process

"Illinois Legislators passed the Firearm Concealed Carry Act 98-63, on July 9, 2013,  This decal has begun to appear on the entrances of Morrison, IL, buildings.  The Act requires that signs, stating that the carrying of firearms is prohibited, shall be clearly and conspicuously posted at the entrance of a"

Read more

$16 Million Settlement for Grain Bin Victims

"Editor’s note:  The following article by Thomas Geyer is reprinted in part from the Quad-City Times of Friday, February 7, 2014. A Carroll County, IL, jury has awarded $16 million to the families of two teens killed in a grain bin accident shortly before 10:00 a.m. [on July 28,] 2010. "

Read more

Upcoming Dance at MHS Cancelled

"The upcoming Levi Leap at MHS for Saturday, February 8, 2014, has been cancelled due to the lack of interest shown. This event will not be rescheduled. However, MHS Student Council assures that they will make this up with the Spring Break Bash which will be near the end of"

Read more