Hospitals and schools work to implement additional COVID-19 testing programs and accountability measures. On Friday, September 3, 2021, Governor J. B. Pritzker and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike announced a two-week extension of vaccination requirements, for individuals in high-risk settings. All healthcare workers, including nursing
Whiteside County Board Chair James Duffy wants to make sure County residents are aware of two current programs, aimed to help those who need assistance with their utility and energy bill payments. The County has teamed up with the Tri-Counties Opportunities Council, to get information about the Assistance Programs out
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. On Monday, August 23, 2021, the Morrison City Council approved, by a vote of 6-2, to amend the Ordinance relating to the time for Sunday sales of alcohol. The amendment allows any establishment holding a Class A, B-2, C, D, F, F-1, G1,
Protections for taxpayers and the most vulnerable are among the latest new laws which were co-sponsored by Rep. Tony McCombie. Bills signed into law by Governor J. B. Pritzker during the week of August 16, 2021, follow. 1. House Bill 292, signed into law as Public Act 102-343–-Amends the Illinois
USP Thomson has been cleared to directly hire Correctional Officers, as approved by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM.) This will help the prison address staff shortages, by reducing the backlog of applications and speeding the hiring process. Up-to-65 new Correctional Officers are needed. The OPM made the adjustment due
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The environment within the Morrison, IL, City Council chambers on Monday, August 9, 2021, was a mixture of questions, opportunities, and challenges. The opening presentation revived an issue that divided the area several years ago–a proposed U. S. Route 30 bypass. Two Fulton,
These late-July 2021 recommendations apply to Phase 5 in all Illinois businesses, venues, and public spaces. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recommends the following, based on the “Centers for Disease Control Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People.” • Instruction for fully vaccinated people given new evidence
On Wednesday, July 21, 2021, the United States Post Office dropbox was reinstalled on the west side of the building, at 226 W. Main Street. Drivers will approach from S. Orange Street as before. However, the important distinction is that the road they drive upon is newly paved, without potholes
The Federal Bureau of Prisons will host two job fairs and application workshops on Saturday, September 12, and Wednesday, September 16, 2020. There are more than 100 job openings for Correctional Officers. Starting salary for Correctional Officers range from $42,000 to $50,000 depending on qualifications. A 10% Recruitment Bonus is
On Tuesday, April 20, 2019, Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Approval of April 2, 2019, minutes Public Hearing Request for
Morrison City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Monday, August 19, 2019, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 7:00 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Item for
“For many years” Morrison, IL, Chief of Police Brian Melton has “been trying to get this piece of equipment for the City.” He desrcibed the Message Variable Speed Trailer shown at left. On Wednesday, August 7, 2019, he learned Morrison Police Department is one of 25 recipients of a grant
The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from The President of the United States of America that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of the Victims of the tragedies in Dayton,
Flags are to be lowered to half-staff today, Tuesday, July 23, 2019, in honor of Retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court John Paul Stevens Retired Associate Justice Stevens was laid in repose in the Great Hall of the Supreme Court of the United States, on Monday, July 22. A
The City of Morrison Water Department will flush hydrants from Monday, July 8, through Friday, July 12, 2019. Work will be done during the overnight hours. Flushing of hydrants may cause rust to appear in the service lines. It is suggested that customers run water for a few minutes, prior