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,

March 3 Agenda: City Special Council Meeting

Morrison City Council will hold a Special Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 3, 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

March 3 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, March 3, 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.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of February 3, 2015, minutes New Business Criteria for

AUSP Thomson Information Event for Area Businesses

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

Do You Want to Vote Absentee?

Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, submitted the following information for Whiteside County voters. With the General Primary Election a little more than a month away, Whitreside County Clerk Dana Nelson said that it is time to turn attention to voting–more specifically, absentee voting.  Illinois election law provides that 40 days

February 23 City Council Report

On Monday, February 23, 2015, the City of Morrison Council almost set a record for short meetings.  It convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, and adjourned at 7:12.   “Not the shortest meeting,” commented one of the Aldermen. City Clerk Melanie

MHPC Building History #62

 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

February 26 Agenda: Park and Rec Board

This month’s meeting was changed due to  a scheduling conflict caused by President’s Day.  Parks and Rec Board members include Kelly Cline West – President, Jim Strating – Vice President, Matt Tichler – Secretary, Brad Yaklich, and Barb Benson. Morrison Park and Rec Board will meet on Thursday, February 26,

MHPC Building History #61

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 Park Board Elects Officers

The newly organized Morrison Park Board met on Wednesday, January 28, 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.  All members were in attendance:  Barb Benson, Parks and Rec Director Jim DuBois, Jim Strating, Matt Tichler,

February 23 City Council Agenda

On Monday, February 23, 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 Appointment of Temporary Meeting Chairman Public Comment Board and Commission Reports

March 3 Agenda: County Public Works Committee

Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet Tuesday, March 3, 2015, at 1:30 p.m., at the Whiteside County Highway Department, 18819 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows. 1.    Call to order 2.    Routine Business:  Highway & Landfill          A.  Monthly Approvals:  Items presented for review from January

“Favorite Small Town” Award: Morrison, IL

Morrison, IL, was a recent recipient of the saukvalley.com 2015 Readers’ Choice Award for “Favorite Small Town.”  On Friday, February 13, Mayor Everett Pannier, left, MADC/Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Kim Ewoldsen, and City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen celebrated the tribute in the Mayor’s office, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison. Jennifer