March 18 Agenda: City Special Council Meeting

Morrison City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 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 Item for

Congressional Art Competition for High Schoolers

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced the 2015 annual Congressional Art Competition.  “This event allows high school students from our region and across the Country to showcase their artistic abilities.  Any high school student in the 17th District of Illinois is welcome to submit his or her artwork to my office.” “The

March 9 City Council Report

On Monday, March 9, 2015, the City of Morrison Council convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, and adjourned at 7:34.  In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier, City Clerk Melanie Schroeder, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Aldermen Curt Bender, Michael Blean, Scott Connelly,

MHPC Building History #64

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application.  In the hopes

Early Voting is Available

Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, announces Early Voting for the Tuesday, April 7, 2015, Consolidated Election.  Any valid registered voter in Whiteside County may vote during the early voting period, after showing proper identification.  However, any vote cast is final and may not be revoked.  The voter is not eligible

March 9 City Council Agenda

On Monday, March 9, 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

March 11 Agenda Park and Rec Board

Morrison Park and Rec Board will meet on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Public Comment Approval of February 26, 2015, minutes New

Information for Small Businesses Venders

Representatives from the Bureau of Prisons and the Small Business Administration will provide information and instructions for conducting business with the Administrative United States Penitentiary (AUSP) Thomson, on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.  The institution is located at 1100 One Mile Road, Thomson, IL. Bureau of

Annual Grove Hill Cemetery Clean-up

From Monday, March 23, to Friday, March 27, 2015, 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 22.  

Five Things: A Tip Sheet for AUSA Members

Gary Farral, Erie, IL, submitted this information for miltary personnel, dated Monday, February 23, 2015. 1.  Base Closing Threat Hidden in Budget Three consecutive years of rejection have not stopped the Defense Department and services from asking, again, for Congress to authorize a 2017 round of base closing and realignment.

MHPC Building History #63

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application.  In the hopes

Morrison Downtown is “Worthy of Preservation”

Tim Slavin, President of Morrison Historic Preservation Commission, mentioned this Chicago Tribune article of Thursday, February 26, 2015. It references achievement of a long-term goal of MHPC:  to secure placement of the Morrison, IL, downtown on the National Register of Historic Places. Illinois added 24 such locations as “worthy of

Consolidated Election Notice

Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at the following places to wit: PRECINCTS—POLLING PLACE—ADDRESS Fulton 1 & 2—Fulton Presbyterian Church—311 N. 9th St., FultonFulton 3 & 4—Fulton Presbyterian Church—311 N. 9th St., FultonGenesee—Genesee Township Office—22725 Pilgrim Rd., ColetaJordan—Jordan Township Office—28950 Penrose Rd., SterlingGarden Plain—Township Building—6110 Garden

Time Extended for Voter Registration

Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, announced Wednesday, March 11, 2015, that “grace period registration” for residents who did not register to vote by the Tuesday, March 10, deadline will be available from March 11 through Monday, April 6, for the upcoming Consolidated Election on Tuesday, April 7.  Voters who register

Identifying Projects to Reduce Severe Weather Damage

Steps to prevent injuries and deaths, while maintaining vital services for Whiteside County residents, when floods and severe storms hit will be discussed when the Whiteside County Natural Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee meets at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2015.  The meeting will be in the Odell Public Library,