Statehouse Press Conference Urges Release of Fair Funds

In Springfield, IL, Legislators and County Fair officials gathered at the Statehouse, on Thursday, March 8, 2018, to showcase the positive economic benefit County Fairs bring to the State and to urge Governor Bruce Rauner to release $1.4 million in Rehab Fair Funding, that was appropriated as part of FY18,

March 12 City Council Agenda

The Monday, March 12, 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/REPORT OF

Republican Party Primary Election Specimen Ballot

REPUBLICAN PARTY OFFICIAL SPECIMEN BALLOT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION March 20, 2018 I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS SPECIMEN BALLOT IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE OFFICES, CANDIDATES, AND/OR PROPOSITIONS TO BE VOTED IN THE GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ON TUESDAY, MARCH

Democratic Party Primary Election Specimen Ballot

DEMOCRATIC PARTY OFFICIAL SPECIMEN BALLOT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION March 20, 2018 I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS SPECIMEN BALLOT IS A TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF THE OFFICES, CANDIDATES, AND/OR PROPOSITIONS TO BE VOTED IN THE GENERAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ON TUESDAY, MARCH

Remove Cemetery Decor by March 18

From Monday, March 19, to Friday, March 23, 2018, Grove Hill Cemetery maintenance staff will remove and dispose of gravesite decorations, as part of the annual clean-up program at Grove Hill Cemetery. Individuals who wish to save decorations are asked to remove them no later than Sunday, March 18. Decorations

Mayor’s Year End Report

2018 is upon us and I would like to take some time and review 2017 and look at what to expect in 2018. The Council and City officials have been working hard to keep Morrison[, IL,] moving forward with many improvements accomplished and many more to come. One of the

Early Voters, Mark Your Ballot

Early Voting for the Whiteside County Tuesday, March 20, 2018, Primary Election is happening now.  Early votes must be entered by Monday, March 19.  Find your sample ballot at http://bit.ly/2EQJZd7. Visit the County Clerk’s office, in the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL: Monday-through-Friday, from 8:30 a.m.

McCombie Introduces Economic Development Bills

Illinois State Representative Tony McCombie filed three pieces of legislation on Friday, February 23, 2018,which will increase job opportunities; provide stable economic growth; make home ownership more affordable across the entire State. House Bills 5469, 5503, and 5736, create the Economic Development for Illinois’ Future Legislative Package (EDIF), designed to

February 26 City Council Agenda

The Monday, February 26, 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. Call to Order Roll Call Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Planning/Zoning Commission Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Reports of

Remove Cemetery Grave Decor by March 18

From Monday, March 19, to Friday, March 23, 2018, the Grove Hill Cemetery maintenance staff will be removing and disposing of grave decorations, as part of the annual clean-up program at Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL. Individuals who wish to save decorations are asked to remove them no later than

Kelly Wilhelmi Discusses the Sheriff’s Office

The Editor interviewed Whiteside County Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi, on Monday, February 12, 2018.  The purposes were to obtain budget figures for facilities and programs and accompanying wages learn about administrative duties in the Sheriff’s Office address comments by candidates during a question-and-answer event, hosted by The American Legion Post of

February 20 Park & Rec Advisory Board Agenda

Morrison Park and Rec Advisory Board will meet on Tuesday, February 20, 2018, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room at 7:00 p.m.  The Agenda follows. 1) Call to Order 2) Roll Call/Attendance 3) Public Comment 4) Approval of Minutes 5) Director’s

Those Running for Election and Where to Vote

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at the following places to wit: PRECINCTS                                                 POLLING PLACE                                                           ADDRESS Fulton 1 & 2                                                  Fulton Presbyterian Church                                            311 N. 9th St., Fulton Fulton 3 & 4                                                  Fulton Presbyterian Church                                            311 N. 9th St., Fulton Genesee                                                       Genesee Township Office                                               22725 Pilgrim

Get Registered to Vote by February 20

Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, wishes to remind all County residents that the last day for voter registration and change of address for the Tuesday, March 20, 2018, General Primary Election, is Tuesday, February 20, at all Deputy Registrar locations and at the County Clerk’s office. Courthouse hours are 8:30