Visit from City of Aledo October 24

History repeated itself Saturday, October 24, 2015, with Morrison, IL, hosting a nine-member delegation from “The City of Pride and Progress.”  Participants met at Happy Joe’s, 109 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. to “hear a bit of Morrison’s story” and exchange information.  After a question and

October 26 City Council Agenda

On Monday, October 26, 2015, 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 Parks & Recreation Board

October 20 Agenda: Parks and Recreation Advisory Board

The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will meet on Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room, beginning at 7:00 p.m.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Public Comment Approval of September 22, 2015, minutes

October 13 City Council Agenda

On Tuesday, October 13, 2015, 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 Planning/Zoning Commission Morrison Historic Preservation

French Creek Park Path Nears Completion

The walking and rolling will be easier at French Creek Park, on the south side of Morrison, IL, soon.  City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen stated on Thursday, October 8, 2015, “The south 78 work is on schedule to wrap up by the end of October.  The City mowed the French Creek

Partial Street Closings During Daytime Construction

On Wednesday, October 7, 2015, Gary M. Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of Public Works, provided this update on street repairs. This morning I met with Steve Roady with Civil Constructors, IL.  Today they are installing a handicap ramp at Pine and S. Jackson [Streets]. Tomorrow[, Thursday, October 8,] they will

Road Work Has Begun

On Monday morning, October 5, 2015, Civil Constructors, IL, of Freeport, IL, began the destruction-before-construction phase of street repairs on E. Wall Street, Morrison, IL.  Work will continue between IL Route 78 and S. Jackson Street, including south to the Pine Street intersection.  “Road work will consist of base repairs,

City Road Work to Commence Soon

Gary Tresenriter, City of Morrison, IL, Director of Public Works, submitted this message to residents on Friday, October 2, 2015. “Very soon, construction will begin on E. Wall Street between IL Route 78 and S. Jackson Street, including south to the Pine Street intersection.  The road work will consist of

October 6 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room.  Note the day change.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of September 1, 2015, minutes

County Public Works Committee October 6 Agenda

On Tuesday, October 6, 2015, the Public Works Committee of Whiteside County Highway Department will meet at 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at 18781 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL.   The agenda follows. 1.  Call to Order 2.  Routine Business (Highway and Landfill)    A. Monthly Approvals: Items presented

September 28 City Council Agenda

On Monday, September 28, 2015, 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 and Recreation Advisory Board

September 30 Agenda: Planning/Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at 5:30 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows. Approval of Chairman’s July 29, 2015, Report Old Business Review certain zoning classifications along

“Preserving Their Memories” Illinois Veterans’ History Project

Secretary of State, State Librarian, and Archivist Jesse White hosted “Preserving Their Memories” to honor veterans and their contributions to the Illinois Veterans’ History Project, Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at the Illinois State Library in Springfield, IL. The Illinois Veterans’ History Project honors Illinois veterans, by documenting and preserving their

Lone Bid Accepted for Jackson and E. Wall Streets Repairs

At 10:00 a.m. City of Morrison Engineer Shawn Ortgiesen held an official Sealed Bid Opening Special Meeting, on Monday, September 21, 2015, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room.  Mayor Everett Pannier, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen, and Director of Public