March 3 City of Morrison Special Council Meeting

The City of Morrison will hold a Special Council Meeting at noon, on Friday, March 3, 2017, in the Lower Level Conference Room of City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows. I.  CALL TO ORDER II.  ROLL CALL III.  PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV.  PUBLIC COMMENT V. 

March 7 Agenda Highway/Public Works Department

Following is the Meeting Notice and Agenda for the Whiteside County Highway and Public Works Department.  It will convene Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at 1:30 p.m., at the Whiteside County Highway Department, 18819 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL. 1. Call to order 2. Routine Business: (Highway and Landfill)    A. Monthly

Garden Plain Road Closure March 7-10

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that Garden Plain Road, approximately one-half mile west of Morrison, IL, will be closed to all through traffic from Tuesday, March 7, through Friday, March 10, 2017. The closure will allow the Union Pacific Railroad to perform needed maintenance to their at-grade crossing located

February 27 City Council Agenda

Monday, February 27, 2017, the 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 Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Morrison Historic Preservation Commission Reports of

Morrison Park & Rec Advisory Board Agenda February 21

Morrison Park & Rec Advisory Board will meet Tuesday February 21, 2017, at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room.  The agenda follows. 1)  Call to Order 2)  Introduction of New Park Board Member, Allyssa Sibley 3)  Roll Call/Attendance

Fulton Mayoral Candidate Forum

The Fulton Chamber of Commerce will host a Mayoral Candidate Forum on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Awesometown Video & Music Production, 514 13th Avenue, Fulton, IL.  The public is invited and encouraged to attend this free event.  The forum will begin at 6:00 p.m.and continue until approximately 8:00.  All

Early Voting and Vote by Mail Begin February 23

Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, announces Early Voting and Vote by Mail for the Tuesday, April 4, 2017, General 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; the voter is not eligible

Do You Support Seat Belts on School Buses?

Editor’s note:  Watch this February 15, 2015, ABC News video, “School Bus Crashes:  No Seat Belts?”  Take the opinion poll on thecity1.com Local Sports page. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is teaming with longtime advocate of school bus seat belts, Deputy Majority Leader Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie), as well

Secretary of State Offices Closed for Lincoln’s Birthday

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities open Monday to Friday will be closed Monday, February 13, 2017, while facilities open Tuesday to Saturday will be closed Saturday, February 11, in observance of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. All Driver Services facilities will be open for business

February 13 City Council Agenda

Monday, February 13, 2017, the 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 Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Morrison Historic Preservation Commission Reports of

16- and 17-Year-Olds Could Become Organ/Tissue Donors

Secretary of State Jesse White initiated legislation that would allow 16- and 17-year-olds to register for the State’s First Person Consent Organ/Tissue Donor Registry, when they receive their driver’s license or identification card.  The legislation was introduced by State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) and State Representative Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park.)

Notice of Spring Road Postings

The Whiteside County Highway Department has announced the posting of spring weight limits for County Highways.  These postings will go into effect on Monday, February 13, 2017, and will remain in effect until further notice. Township roads may vary, so it is suggested that each township be contacted regarding their

Chinese New Year May Bring Trade Opportunities

Friday, January 27, 2017, marked the Chinese New Year, China’s most important holiday. Gary Camarano, right, Whiteside County Economic Development Director, participated in a celebratory luncheon in Chicago, IL, in Chinatown. The People’s Republic of China Consul General, Hong Lei, left, was the Guest of Honor. The luncheon celebrated “the

February 7 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, 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/Attendance Approval of January 10, 2017, minutes New Business Unfinished Business

Adjustment to February Auto-Pay Utility Bill

City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen addressed this reminder to City of Morrison Utility Bill “Auto-Pay” users (a.k.a Direct Debit).  ” Because of an error causing January’s bill not to be deducted automatically on its normal day, the amount due in January is being deducted along with February’s bill on [Wednesday,] February