Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias issued a stern warning to Federal ICE agents, that swapping or altering license plates is illegal and will not be tolerated in Illinois. Giannoulias asks for the public’s help with reporting illegal plate swapping. He launched a “Plate Watch Hotline,” to allow people to
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison City Council convened at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, without Councilman Vern Tervelt or City Administrator Brian Melton in attendance. Bills payable totaling $301,438.69 were approved, along with final pay requests to Helm-Civil for work on the S. Genesee Street
Congressman Eric Sorensen will host a virtual Town Hall with residents of Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., tonight, Wednesday, October 8, 2025. He will discuss the importance of reopening the Federal Government, with a bipartisan agreement that prevents health care costs from skyrocketing for his
On Monday, September 22, 2025, Mayor Sott Vandermyde called the Council Meeting to order at 6:31 p.m., in the City of Morrison Community Room, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Aldermen included Ward 1, Sidonna Mahaffey; Ward 2, Todd Schlegel; Ward 4, Kevin Bruckner, Jr.
Editor’s note: Morrison Mayor Scott Vandermyde issued a Proclamation in support of Constitution Week, September 17 through 23. It was approved by City Council members. As occurred across the Colonies, at the initiation of our future Country, “Peeling Bells” will be heard. At noon on Wednesday, September 17, Emmanuel
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, September 8, 2025, and received a Special Appreciation recognition from Kim Ewoldsen, for their contributions to the Sauk Valley Impact Program. (SVCC’s earned-tuition program provides eligible students, who graduate within the Sauk district, the opportunity to earn tuition
Morrison Parks and Recreation Department will host Golden Agers Bingo Night, for those age 50 and above, on Thursday, September 4, 2025. The venue is the City of Morrison Community Room, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Play time is from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. On Monday, August 25, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., Morrison City Council convened with a Public Comment of welcoming from Senator Liandro “Li” Arellano. Senator Arellano introduced himself and invited the Community to utilize his position as needed, to assist the growth of Morrison. Senator
Illinois families are being priced out of homeownership due to acute housing shortages. Congressman Eric Sorensen is supporting Legislation that will help renters and first-time homebuyers afford a home for their families, during a Nationwide housing shortage that is leaving homeownership out of reach for millions of Americans. In
Whiteside County, as Trustee, has completed their tax deed proceedings on real estate properties, that were delinquent for 2021 and on mobile homes that were delinquent for 2022 and prior real estate taxes. The County, as Trustee, will now offer for sale the real estate and mobile homes obtained
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The July session of the Morrison City Council featured recognition of the recent accomplishments of several athletes for Morrison High School. Mayor Scott Vandermyde read the official Proclamation that named July 28, 2025, as “MHS Track Team Day” in recognition of the recent Illinois
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) proudly announced major victories for the Rock Island Arsenal and communities across Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, in this year’s National Defense Legislation, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA.) These wins will protect local jobs, expand benefits for service members, and
On Monday, July 14, 2025, Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen, alongside Reps. Luz Rivas, Terri Sewell, Cleo Fields, Shri Thanedar, Summer Lee, and Sarah McBride introduced the STEM Pathways for the Future Act. This bill is aimed at growing the future STEM workforce, by funding hands-on training programs outside of
Editor’s note: Journalist Sarah Ford (AroundPtown.com) wrote this feature and supplied all photographs, except the first. Karla Burn submitted that picture of the Thursday, July 3, 2025, Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting. The City of Morrison and “On The Move with Parks and Recreation” (OTM) excitedly announce the opening
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Illinois Department of Transportation introduced the proposed enhancements to Illinois Route 30 through Morrison, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. The Open House held in Odell Public Library exposed plans for the reconstruction of Route 30 from .01 mile west of route 78 North