Due to the strong likelihood of significant snow, The City of Morrison has declared a Snow Emergency beginning tonight, Sunday, November 25, 2018, 12:00 a.m. [midnight.] • No parking on snow routes until all snow has been removed from the full width of the street. • Odd and even parking
City of Morrison Clerk Melanie T. Schroeder submitted this reminder to Morrison, IL, residents. “Petition circulation continues through Monday, December 17, 2018, for the offices of Ward 1 Alderman, Ward 2 Alderman, Ward 3 Alderman, and Ward 4 Alderman in the City of Morrison. Petitions will be available from the
On Friday, November 16, 2018, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen reported, “The City Council recently made downtown parking policies more user friendly for downtown residents and business owners. Motorists are now allowed to keep their vehicle in the downtown area overnight.” “The one exception to the rule is if there is
“This is now the second time in history, that a United States President has tried to fire his way out of an investigation, and it didn’t end well for Richard Nixon, either,” stated Congresswoman Cheri Bustos on Wednesday, November 7, 2017. “This is a clear attempt by President Trump to
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, 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 October
City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen, ICMA-CM, stated, “Now that the clocks are changed and darkness has befallen us, street lights that are out are more noticeable. The street lights are owned and maintained by Com Ed.” Dykhuizen added, “To clarify, lights on Downtown Main Street, some Route 30 intersections, and Milnes
Have you voted already, a week in advance of the Tuesday, November 6, 2018, General Election? Close to 2500 applications have been returned to the Whiteside County Clerk’s Office, as of Tuesday, October 30. County Clerk Dana Nelson–who is the incumbent running unopposed–reported her office has mailed 3288 applications to
Secretary of State Jesse White hosted “Preserving Their Memories” on Thursday, October 18, 2018, to honor veterans and their contributions to the Illinois Veterans’ History Project, at the Illinois State Library in Springfield, IL. The Illinois Veterans’ History Project honors Illinois veterans, by documenting and preserving their experiences. White, who
A Police Protection Tax Referendum will be on the Tuesday, November 6, 2018, ballot. Voters within the City of Morrison, IL, are being asked to support the referendum by Police Chief Brian Melton and his five Officers. Monies generated by community support of the referendum will allow hiring an additional
On Tuesday, October 16, 2018, the Whiteside County Board took receipt of this iconic portrait of Abraham Lincoln. It will hang in the Morrison, IL, Courthouse with other Illinois Presidents, to honor the State’s Bicentennial. The gift is sponsored by Illinois State Bar Association and Illinois State Bar Foundation; Illinois Judges
The City of Morrison held a public information Open House for the Main Street Redevelopment Project, Preliminary Design Phase, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, in the City of Morrison Community Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. City personnel and representatives
The City of Morrison hosted a public information Open House for the Main Street Redevelopment Project, Preliminary Design Phase, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, in the City of Morrison Community Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. City personnel and representatives
Editor’s note: The following Op/Ed of Thursday, October 11, 2018, was contributed by Democratic Representatives Cheri Bustos of Illinois, Hakeem Jeffries of New York, and David Cicilline of Rhode Island. In less than four weeks, Americans will go to the polls and choose who will lead us. This time, it’s
Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, announced that “grace period registration” for residents who did not register to vote by the Tuesday, October 9, 2018, deadline will be available, now through Tuesday, November 6, for the upcoming General Election on November 6, 2018. Voters who register during the grace period must
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton will hold two community forums, so the public can “learn more before you vote on November 6.” He will offer information regarding the Police Protection Tax Referendum that is on the Tuesday, November 6, 2018, ballot for voters within the City of Morrison, IL.