On Monday, September 11, 2023, there will be a Ribbon Cutting and dedication of the Morrison Bark Park back to the City of Morrison, IL. It will be held at the Morrison Bark Park, N. Genesee Street, at 5:30 p.m. Some sponsors of the park, City Council members, and On
September 9-11, 2023 – Half Staff Alert The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor J. B. Pritzker that all person or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of: Emergency Medical Technician Connor Mandeville-Rakers
Submitted by Morrison City Administrator, Brian Melton Low-Interest Loan with Principal Forgiveness On August 21, 2023, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director John J. Kimannounced the issuance of more than $571 million in water infrastructure loans to local governments and water districts for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year
On Monday, August 21, 2023, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director John J. Kim announced the issuance of more than $571 million in water infrastructure loans, to local Governments and Water Districts, for the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2023 (April – June 2023.) The Illinois EPA State Revolving
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey The Morrison City Council opened on August 28, 2023, with comments from citizen Brian Bartoz expressing his desire to maintain the intersection of Genesee and Highway 30 as it is currently functioning. Noting that 126 citizens have signed a petition desiring no change to
Written by Assitant Editor Jerry Lindsey The Morrison, IL, City Council convened on Monday, August 14, 2023, without Alderwoman Mahaffey in the chambers. The major portion of the time was filled with Aldermen’s opinions of the potential options for altering the traffic requirement, of the intersection of U. S. Route
Mayor Scott Vandermyde announced that the City of Morrison has been selected to receive a $1,271,782 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure. As part of the CDBG program funded by the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce
Illinois State Representative Ryan Spain is pleased to announce that House Bill 1581 has been signed into law by Governor J. P. Pritzker. Representative Spain sponsored this legislation earlier this year. It will allow the creation of a United States Navy Submarine Veterans License Plate by the Illinois Secretary of
Article was written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, July 10, 2023, with all Alderman chairs filled. Alderman Josh West offered an apology for his actions at a previous June Council meeting. The Council approved the Consent Agenda, which included the paying of bills
Illinois Route 78 will be closed for construction south of Morrison, IL, beginning Monday, June 26, 2023.
I am Josh West, a Ward 3 Alderman who has served on Morrison’s City Council a number of years. I am writing in response to an article [Assistant Editor] Jerry Lindsey wrote in regards to Monday’s, June 12[, 2023,] City Council meeting. While I wouldn’t have used the word “ignited,”
Brian Melton, City Administrator of Morrison, IL, submitted this Public Service Announcement. In 2022, as in years past, your tap water met all USEPA and State Drinking Water health standards. Our system vigilantly safeguards its groundwater supply….We are able to report that the Department had no violations of a contaminant
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Monday, May 22, 2023, meeting of the Morrison City Council opened with Morrison Police Chief Pedro Valladares presenting Certificates of Appreciation for Exceptional Service to Officer TJ Spencer and Officer Emmit Shepard. Public Comment was offered by John Prange in his personal disapproval
Be aware that Morrison, IL, Chief of Police Pedro Valladares ordered No Parking on Main Street, from Clinton-to-Orange Street, tonight, Thursday, May 25, 2023. Also, there will be No Parking between 3:00 and 6:00 a.m., on Friday morning, May 26. Street cleaning equipment needs a clear route. Towing and ticketing
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has released the application for the Blue Collar Jobs Act (BCJA) Tax Credit. State Representative Ryan Spain co-sponsored the legislation, during the 101st General Assembly. There will be $20 million available annually, for companies that are looking to expand and grow in