On Tuesday, April 9, 2019, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos introduced Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul at a hearing for the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education. The hearing focused on combating “wage theft”–when workers are not awarded the wages they rightfully earned on the job–and the
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos released the following statement after the first 100 days of the 116th Congress. She cites her 30legislative endeavors on behalf of citizens in the 71st Congressional District. “Our House Democratic majority promised folks we [would] govern with a purpose and fight for the people, and as we
Citizens are invited to chat with their State Legislators on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, from noon to 1:30 p.m. “Coffee & Conversation” will take place at the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Senator Anderson explained, “It’s pretty informal. We’re just hoping to give locals
Editor’s note: Click here to watch a video of Representative Cheri Bustos. On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos stood up for workers’ rights and safety to Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta, during a House Appropriations subcommittee hearing to review the President Donald Trump’s FY2020 Budget Request for the
On Thursday, April 4, 2019, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos helped pass a long-term reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 (VAWA.) The landmark VAWA legislation was first passed by Congress and signed into law in 1994. Like previous reauthorizations, this bill makes improvements based on recommendations of Law
On Saturday, April 6, 2019, Parks and Recreation Coordinator Katie Selburg welcomed 40 Sophomore and Senior students from Augustana College in Rock Island, IL, to the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. 50-55 visitors from Augustana College in Morrison on Saturday, April 4/6. Students
The City of Morrison Council will meet in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, on Monday, April 8, 2019, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The Agenda follows. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. PUBLIC COMMENT V. PRESENTATION: BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Springfield, IL, after an almost two-year-long journey, legislation sponsored by State Rep. Tony McCombie received the unanimous approval of the Illinois House of Representatives. HB 1482 adds protections to DCFS and Adult Protective Service employees from assault, the same protections applied to teachers, Police/Firefighters,
On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, members of the House and Senate came together for a Joint Session of the United States Congress, to host the General Secretary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Jens Stoltenberg. NATO is celebrating its 70th anniversary. Congresswoman Cheri Bustos invited Steve C. Bahls, right,
April 1 is designated as Illinois State Trooper Day in the State of Illinois in the State’s Commemorative Dates Act. This week, in response to the spike in traffic fatalities, injuries, and vehicle collisions to Illinois State Troopers, Rep. Tony McCombie co-sponsored an amendment to Scott’s Law (also known as
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton commented on voter results of the Morrison Police Protection Levy, from the Whiteside County Consolidated General Election. “I’m certainly disappointed in the results of the referendum, but I am extremely grateful to those that continue to support local Law Enforcement. MPD will continue to best
Below is the link to the Election Summary Report of the Tuesday, April 2, 2019, Whiteside County, IL, Consolidated Election. http://www.gbsvote.com/locations/results/4749.HTM.
Executive Director Carrie Melton submitted this press release. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. April House Children’s Advocacy Center will recognizing the month with a “Pinwheels for Prevention” event on Friday, April 12, 2019, at 12:15 p.m., at April House, 501 N Madison Street, Morrison, IL. You are invited
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Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that Illinoisans now have the opportunity to apply for a REAL ID card. The REAL ID is a new type of Illinois Driver’s License or ID card, that meets Federal guidelines..Th card will allow the holder to board airplanes for domestic travel or