March 14 City Council Agenda

On Monday, February March 14, 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

March 15 Agenda: Park & Rec Board

Morrison Park & Rec Advisory Board will meet Tuesday, March 15, 2016, at Morrison City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower level Boards and Commissions Room.  The meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Public Comment Approval of Tuesday, February

Downtowns are Becoming More Creative

Many downtowns are struggling to replace long established retailers who have left, as residents travel to larger centers and/or purchase over the Internet.  These trends and population declines have challenged local officials and development groups to find new uses in the downtown areas, that will help them regain some status

March Progress at the Wastewater Treatment Plant

Photos by City of Morrison Director of Public Works Gary M. Tresenriter Although ground was broken on Thursday, December 10, 2015, it is now clear the new Wastewater Treatment Plant is becoming a reality in Morrison, IL.  This view of the site, taken Tuesday, March 8, 2016  is toward the

Spring/Summer Yardwaste Collection

The City of Morrison, IL, announces weekly yardwaste collection for residential customers will begin on Monday, April 4, and will continue until Monday, September 26, 2016. Materials are to be placed curbside in brown paper, yardwaste bags or in containers no larger than 30 gallons.   Purchase bags from Morrison True

Four Open Houses: Fulton’s Single Family Purchase Rehab Program

Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH), in partnership with the City of Fulton, IL, will open the doors of four homes–which are for sale through its Single Family Purchase Rehabilitation Program–on Sunday, March 13, 2016, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.  A ribbon cutting ceremony will officially begin the Open House at 1603

Honoring First Lady Nancy Reagan

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Bruce Rauner’s Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor of: First Lady Nancy Reagan Gary Tresenriter, City of Morrison, IL, Director of Public Services,

March 7 Honoring Illinois’ Fallen

The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Bruce Rauner’s Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor of: Police Officer (Francis) Scot FitzgeraldofSouth Jacksonville Police Department Gary Tresenriter, City of Morrison, IL,

Grove Hill Cemetery Clean-up March 14 to 18

From Monday, March 14, to Friday, March 18, 2016, Grove Hill Cemetery maintenance staff will remove and discard gravesite 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 Sunday, March 13. 

March 1 City of Morrison Special Council Meeting

Morrison City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room.  The agenda follows.  Call to Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Consent Agenda

March 1 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, March 1, 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 February 2, 2016, minutes New Business Old Business

Republican Specimen Ballot

Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, submitted the two-page Republican Specimen Ballot for the Tuesday, March 15, 2016, General Election.  Click here to view the candidates.

Democratic Specimen Ballot

Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, submitted the Democratic Specimen Ballot for the Tuesday, March 15, 2016, General Election.  Click here to view the candidates.

Early Voting Announced by County Clerk

Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, announces Early Voting for the Tuesday, March 15, 2016, General Primary 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 to cast a

County Clerk Announces How to Vote by Mail

With the General Primary Election a little more than a month away, Whiteside County Clerk Dana Nelson said that it is time to turn attention to voting–more specifically, voting by mail. The voter needs to contact Nelson’s office to request an application that needs to be filled out and returned