Rep. Tony McCombie: Minimum Wage Bill Detrimental

State Representative Tony McCombie released the following statement, after the minimum wage proposal, SB1, passed the General Assembly, on Thursday, February 14, 2019.  Under Senate Bill 1, the minimum wage will increase from $8.25 per hour to $15 per hour, over the next six years.  The Speaker will send SB1

April 2019 Early Voting and Vote by Mail

Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, announces Early Voting and Vote by Mail for the Tuesday, April 2, 2018, Consolidated Election.  Any valid registered voter in Whiteside County may vote during the early voting period.  However, any vote cast is final and may not be revoked, and the voter is not

Secretary of State Offices Closed February 16 and 18

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities open Monday-to-Friday will be closed Monday, February 18, 2019, while facilities open Tuesday-to-Saturday will be closed Saturday, February 16, in observance of Presidents Day. All Driver Services facilities will be open for business Tuesday, February 19. Individuals can

February 13 MHPC Agenda

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, beginning at 5:00 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room of City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows. I.      Call to Order II.     Roll Call/Attendance III.    Approval of January

February 11 City Council Agenda

The Monday, February 11, 2019, 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. I.      CALL TO ORDER II.     ROLL CALL III.    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV.    PUBLIC COMMENT V.    REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS/DEPARTMENT HEADS

Secretary of State Offices Closed February 12

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities will be closed Tuesday, February 12, 2019, in observance of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. All offices and facilities will be open for business Wednesday, February 13. Individuals can visit the Secretary of State’s website, www.cyberdriveillinois.com, to locate the nearest

Rep. McCombie Appointed to Northwest Illinois Key Committees

On Thursday, February 7, 2019, State Representative Tony McCombie announced her committee assignments for the 101st General Assembly. Rep. McCombie’s five committee assignments are as follows: Elem Secondary Education–School Curriculum Policies Judiciary–Criminal Transportation–Regulation, Roads Economic Opportunity & Equity Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, IT. “It’s an honor to serve on these committees

Voting Assistance is Available for April 2 Consolidated Election

County Clerk, Dana Nelson, wishes to inform disabled and elderly voters of the many aids and provisions for assistance, in voting at the upcoming election.  Nelson said her office welcomes inquiries by anyone who feels they might wish to take advantage of these aids at the Tuesday, April 2, 2019,

Statement on State of the Union Address by Congresswoman Bustos

After President Donald Trump’s State of the Union Address, on Tuesday evening, February 5, 2019, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos issued the following statement. “I was pleased that tonight’s address included a much-needed commitment to invest in our infrastructure.  For years, I have worked to bring both parties together on this issue. 

February 13 MHPC Agenda Date Change

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, beginning at 5:00 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room of City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows. I.      Call to Order II.     Roll Call/Attendance III.    Approval of January

Bustos Chose State of the Union Guest Tom Mueller

Editor’s note:  The State of the Union Address will air at 8:00 p.m. CST. On Monday, February 4, 2019, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced Tom Mueller as her guest to President Trump’s State of the Union Address, on Tuesday, February 5.  Mueller, a family farmer from Edgington, IL, seriously is concerned

Notice of Election of Directors February 6

To All Owners and Occupiers of Lands Lying within the Boundaries of The Whiteside County Soil and Water Conservation District: Notice is hereby given that an Election will be held on Wednesday, the 6th day of February, 2019, from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the USDA Building, 16255 Liberty

Rep. Tony McCombie Appointed to Legislative Audit Commission

On Friday, February 1, 2019, Minority Leader Jim Durkin appointed State Representative Tony McCombie to the Illinois State Legislative Audit Commission, along with Republican Representatives Mark Batinick of Plainfield, IL, and Randy Frese of Quincy, IL. “This is a perfect opportunity for me to bring accountability to our State’s spending

January 28 City Council Agenda

The Monday, January 28, 2018, 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. I.      CALL TO ORDER II.     ROLL CALL III.    PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV.   PUBLIC COMMENT V.   REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS/DEPARTMENT HEADS

Sign Up to Receive Email Utility Bills

Editor’s note:  Each month, the City of Morrison mails “over 1900” utility billing statements via postcard.  That is more than 22,800 cards per year.  The mailing price for First Class, Presorted postcards will become $0.28 apiece, on Monday, February 1, 2019.  Not factoring the cost to purchase, and labor to