Funds Available for Sidewalk Construction

The Morrison, IL, City Council announces that funds are available this year for the Sidewalk Cost Participation Program. This program was popular in previous years, and the City is pleased to announce its return. The typical project may qualify for 50% reimbursement for the cost of concrete only, not to

Downpayment Assistance to Buy Morrison and Fulton Homes

Up to $3200 in Homebuyer Assistance Grants are now available to purchase homes in Fulton, and Morrison, IL.  Buyers must purchase a building in the Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) “Single-Family Purchase Rehabilitation Program.”  GROWTH is in partnership with the City of Fulton and City of Morrison. Homebuyers wishing to purchase

July 5 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, July 5, 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 June 7, 2016, minutes New Business Request for

July 5 Agenda: Whiteside County Public Works Committee

Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at 1:30 p.m., at the Whiteside County Highway Department.     1.   Call to order     2.   Routine Business:  (Highway & Landfill)              A.  Monthly Approvals:  Items presented for review from June 2016 include Budgetary Status Reports and Township

Secretary of State Offices Closed Independence Day

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all Monday-through-Friday Secretary of State offices and facilities will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2016, in observance of Independence Day.  In addition, all Tuesday-through-Saturday Driver Services facilities will be closed on Saturday, July 2. All Secretary of State office and facilities

County to Auction Delinquent Properties

Whiteside County, as Trustee, has completed their tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent for 2012 and prior real estate taxes.  The County, as Trustee, will now offer for sale to the public the real estate obtained.  They will offer approximately 15 items through a sealed bid

June 27 City Council Agenda

On Monday, June 27, 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 Morrison Historic Preservation Commission Park

June 16 City of Morrison Special Council Meeting

Morrison City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room.  The agenda follows.  Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Items for

Building Improvement Program Now Available

The Morrison, IL, Mayor, City Council, and Morrison Historic Preservation Commission are pleased to announce the revival of the Building Improvement Program.  This cost-share program, last funded in 2009, is designed to offer a means of assisting property owners with refurbishing buildings located within a Morrison Historic District or registered

MIT Joins Whiteside County “Virtual Incubator”

Bringing expertise and networking opportunities to local businesses is one way economic developers can assist businesses to grow and thrive.  Whiteside County Economic Development Department (EDD) and Morrison Institute of Technology (MIT) are joining forces to accomplish this.  The County EDD is introducing a “Virtual Incubator,” and MIT has stepped

June 13 Honoring Orlando Victims

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from The President of the United States of America and Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor of:   Victims of the Orlando,

Dykhuizen Clarifies Home Business Ordinance

City of Morrison, IL, Administrator Barry Dykhuizen added a comment about the Home Business Ordinance. “We are going to be reviewing the statute over the next few months, to make sure it is up-to-date and reflects a modern, common sense attempt, to allow residents to have a very limited business

Purchase Brick Pavers for Vets

Editor’s note:  Veterans who once lived, or live currently, in the 61270 zipcode are eligible to have a brick paver placed in their honor.  Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19, 2016. The Veterans’ Park & Memorial (VP & M) in Grove Hill Cemetery, Morrison, IL, includes tablets on which the

June 7 Agenda: Whiteside County Public Works Committee

Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at 1:30 p.m., at the Whiteside County Highway Department.     1.   Call to order     2.   Routine Business:  (Highway & Landfill)              A.  Monthly Approvals:  Items presented for review from May 2016 include Budgetary Status Reports and Township

June 7 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, June 7, 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 May 3, 2016, minutes New Business Request for