Secretary of State Offices Closed for Labor Day

In observance of Labor Day, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities open Monday-to-Friday will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2016.  Facilities open Tuesday-to-Saturday will be closed Saturday, September 3. All office and facilities will be open for business Tuesday, September 6. Individuals can

September 6 Agenda: Whiteside County Public Works Committee

Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet Tuesday, September 6, 2016, at 1:30 p.m., at the Whiteside County Highway Department.  The agenda follows.OLD VERSION BELOW     1.   Call to order     2.   Routine Business:  (Highway & Landfill)              A.  Monthly Approvals:  Items presented for review from August 2016 include

September 7 Agenda: Planning/Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its meeting on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at 5:30 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Chairman’s June 29, 2016 Report New Business

August 29 Special City Council Meeting Report

On Monday, August 29, 2016, Mayor Everett Pannier called the City of Morrison Special City Council Meeting to order at 5:00 p.m., in the lower-level Conference Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  He called for adjournment at 5:17.  In attendance were City Clerk Melanie Schroeder, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen;

Help for Disabled/Elderly and Early/Absentee Voters

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

Beware of Bad Callers

Editor’s note:  Chris Larson, Rock River Energy Services, Co. in Oregon, IL, wrote the City of Morrison, IL, with this warning. Dear Valued Rock River Energy Customers: Recently some of our customers have been receiving a rash of calls from a company called Realgy.  They state that they are from

Real Estate Property Taxes are Due

The second installment of the Whiteside County Real Estate Taxes is due Friday, September 2, 2016.  A postmark of September 2, 2016, is considered a timely payment.   Penalties will apply on Saturday, September 3. If you have misplaced your tax bill you can obtain a copy at http://whitesideil.devnetwedge.com. Payment options

August 29 City of Morrison Special Council Meeting

The City of Morrison will hold a Special Council Meeting on Monday, August 29, 2016, at 5:00 p.m., in the lower-level Conference Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows.  Call to Order Roll Call Public Comment Items for Consideration and Possible Action Resolution #16-08–Authorizing Withdrawal of the Prior

August 8 City Council Agenda

On Monday, August 8, 2016, 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 Park & Recreation Advisory Board

Upcoming Police Protection Levy Referendum

Editor’s note:  City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen submitted this article. At their Monday, July 25, 2016, meeting, the [Morrison, IL,] City Council moved to place a referendum on the November ballot.  It is called the “Police Protection Levy.”  The Mayor and Aldermen are very aware that the Wastewater Treatment Plant construction

August 2 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, 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 July 5, 2016, minutes New Business Request to

July 25 City Council Agenda

On Monday, July 25, 2016, 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 Park & Recreation Advisory Board

July 20 City of Morrison Special Council Meeting

The City of Morrison will hold a traveling Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, July 20, 2016, beginning at French Creek Park, 650 Portland Avenue, Morrison IL, at 4:00 p.m.  The agenda follows.  Call to Order Roll Call Public Comment Other Items for Consideration, Discussion, and Information Site Tours at the

Honoring Dallas Police Officers

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from the office of Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner, that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the United States and Illinois flags at half-staff on behalf of   The City of Dallas, TX, Police

Drones Show WWTP Scope and Progress

After a decade of discussion, community input, planning, and engineering, Morrison’s new Wastewater Treatment Plant is well underway and on schedule.  See for yourself by watching this May 20, 2016, Leander Construction, Inc. drone video of the treatment plant construction. City of Morrison Administrator Barry Dykhuizen stated, “We live in