Ahead of the 2024 Election Certification Ceremony (Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Springfield, IL), Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias will preview how the process works, Monday, December 16, at 11:00 a.m., in the third floor Blue Room, 555 W. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, 60661. His office oversees the certification
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted this report. The Morrison City Council convened at the City of Morrison Community Room, in Odell Public Library, on Monday, November 25, 2024, with all Aldermen present except Matt Tichler. Opening Actions included acceptance of the 2025 City of Morrison Meeting Schedule (23 sessions)
Passersby will have noticed over the past several weeks, on the south side of E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, various tradesmen and building improvements to an apartment complex, located between Dollar General and Morrison Community Food Pantry, NFP. It was built in 1970. Photographed left-to-right, Wednesday, November 6, 2024, are
Election Judge Denise Bramm stated, “It was the biggest turnout we’ve every had,” about the Tuesday, November 5, 2024, General Election. “In the past we have [seen] over 600 voters.” Citizens of all ages averaged 25 people an hour in a steady stream, throughout the day. Two minutes before
The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, October 28, 2024, with a departmental report from Recreational Services Director, Nathan Jacobs. He stated that fall Flag Football had 77 youth sign-ups to participate, and that Soccer sign-ups totaled 83. The painting of the Public Works Facility located, at 15947 E.
The official General Election Day on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, fast approaches. In advance of that day, across the United States registered Early and Absentee voters have been making their political preferences known. Those who have not returned these ballots, are encouraged to do so as soon as possible.
Congressman Eric Sorensen is now accepting applications from High School students in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District seeking nominations to a U. S. Service Academy, for the Fall 2025 term. The deadline for applications is Friday, November 1, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Sorensen will nominate qualified High School students from
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, August 27, 2024. Arrests: On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at approximately 1:35 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Clinton and Main Streets, Morrison, IL. After a brief investigation, Morrison Police arrested Anna M. Redell,
On Thursday, September 19, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen, U. S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin, and U. S. Senator Tammy Duckworth announced $8 million in Federal funding for Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District (MetroLINK), through the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT.) This grant will be used
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced a change in DMV facility operating hours across the State next week, to align with higher customer demand in the morning. By opening facilities earlier, the office aims to enhance service accessibility while reducing wait times. Beginning Monday, September 23, 2024, Illinois
On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen released the following statement on his decision, to vote against the House GOP’s proposed legislation to fund the Government. “Congress has an important responsibility to keep the Government open for the American people,” said Sorensen. “I just spent the last month
City Administrator Brian Melton has a straightforward message for those who “ride” on downtown sidewalks. “Stop doing that.” New, yellow sidewalk signage indicates this. Downtown Main Street–stretching from Madison to Orange Street–is a certified Historic District. It is also a Sidewalk Pedestrian Zone. An Ordinance prohibits sidewalk riding of
Editor’s note: One hundred copies of the U. S. Constitution were made in 1787, to be sent to the States and ratified by the people. Eight copies are known to exist. One was recently found and is up for auction on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Click here to “read
The Department of Fun committee produced a third, successful “Glow Bangers Ball” Glow Parade, on Saturday, September 7, 2024, in downtown Morrison, IL. Winners were: 1. Glow-tastic Subwoofer, Starlena Family; prize–Barbie Jeep and Scooter (sponsor, 3D Cart Sales in Fulton, IL) 2. Mullett Madness, Kay Smith; prize–gift certificate (sponsor,
On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen released the following statement on the shooting of two Police Officers. “I am continuing to monitor the shooting of two Police Officers in Macomb, IL tonight,” said Sorensen. “While we receive updates about what happened, I am keeping the two officers,