"Online entries are now being accepted for the 151st Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs Tuesday, August 16, through Saturday, August 20, 2022. The Whiteside County Fair no longer publishes Premium Books, but the pages are available online at www.whitesidecountyfair.org. Look for the “Entries/Premiums” at the top, right corner of"
"Editor’s note: Last August, business owner Joy Tegeler pondered how to access her office on the north side of W. Main Street. There were lots of challenges to Main Street businesses and citizens during demolition and construction. The completed renovation is an outstanding example of skillful scheduling, collaboration, creativity, and"
"The Whiteside County Health Department (WCHD) Drive-Up No Appointment Necessary SHIELD Testing has reopened. Testing follows the normal Monday-through-Friday schedule, thanks to support from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and University of Illinois System’s SHIELD Illinois program. WCHD is pleased to continue offering SHIELD IL Saliva COVID-19 tests"
"The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, July 1, 2022. Arrests: On Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at approximately 3:10 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Brian K. Finnicum, age 50 of Monmouth, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Lee County, charging Finnicum with Failure to Appear-Speeding. Finnicum"
"The following college or university students earned recognition for excellent achievement in their courses of study. All are from Morrison, IL, unless noted. Aurora University in Aurora, IL, has named Taylor Schauff to the Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester. Schauff is majoring in Social Work. The Dean’s List"
"Listed are Morrison High School students who qualified for the 4th Quarter and/or 2nd Semester Honor Rolls, for the 2021-2022 School Year. 4TH QUARTER 4.00 and Above Class of 2022 Clara Bush, Kendra Fisher, Aaron Freeman, Faith Green, Rongxuan “Mae” Li, Kristen Peters, Samuel Richards, Allison Taylor, Faith VanderVinne, Lillian"
"Todd Mickley sent this press release. The Whiteside County Fair is extremely excited to announce that our 2022 musical guest, performing Thursday, August 18, 2022, is none other than our favorite Dolly Parton tribute artist, Karen as Dolly! From Gospel to Country, Karen Hester has delighted audiences around the world."
"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. Morrison history reveals that athletes that earn a first-place award in Illinois High School Association State competition will have signage placed along the State routes near Morrison, identifying the participants and their accomplishments. At the Monday, June 28, 2022, City Council meeting, Joe"
"On Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 4:40 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies were requested to attempt to locate a subject wanted on a Warrant out of Lee County. Deputies checked several possible locations of this subject. A check of a family member’s residence in rural Sterling, IL, was conducted. The male"
"Farmers National Bank is celebrating 15 years in the Morrison, IL, community! Farmers National Bank opened a full-service bank in Morrison in 2007. Doug Vanderlaan, Morrison’s Community Bank President, along with his dedicated staff are one of the many reasons behind Farmers National Bank’s continued success in Morrison. FNB is"
"On Sunday, July 17, 2022, Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees will host Bailey Callahan, of Moline, IL, to discuss an Honor Flight initiative for female veterans. All former Honor Flight participants are cordially invited to attend the program and share their experience viewing military monuments in the Washington, D."
"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The relationship between the Morrison School District and the City of Morrison, relating to the upgrading of the Morrison Sports Complex, remained on the Board of Education Agenda. Public comments reflected the appreciation, that continued cooperation would be in the best interest of"
"On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at approximately 8:10 a.m., a Whiteside County Deputy was conducting stationary patrol on I-88, when the Deputy clocked a silver Dodge Charger traveling eastbound, at a speed of 111 mph. The vehicle matched the description of an ISPERN Alert, for a vehicle involved in a"
"City of Morrison, IL, Public Services Director Lori Matlack stated, “The [Grove Hill] Cemetery road construction project is planned to begin Monday, June 27, 2022. “The first step is to do the sidewalk at the N. Madison and E. High entrance. This entrance will be closed, until it can be"
"Lori Matlack submitted this report detailing the quality of water in Morrison, IL, during 2021. Contact her at City Hall with questions at 815-772-7657. Click here to read the Water Quality Report."
