Most people heeded weather warnings of impending single-digit temperatures and a snow storm, predicted for Monday, January 5, 2015, and into the next morning. Winter precipitation began in Morrison, IL, on schedule about 6:00 p.m. Protected inside their dwellings, some may have watched the glitter drift lightly–but relentlessly–through the evening,
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
Editor’s note: Gary M. Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of Public Works, issued the following alert on Monday afternoon, January 5, 2015, in advance of an expected snowstorm this evening. For additional information contact City Hall at 815-772-7657. Morrison Public Works Department has declared its Snow Emergency effective at 6:00
A new year brings implementation of new laws. For several years prior to passage of one of them, the City of Morrison, IL, and the Morrison Community Unit District #6 have been in full compliance. The Illinois General Assembly enacted P.A. 98-0930 amending the Local Records Act. The new law,
Petition circulation began Tuesday, September 23, 2014, for candidates wishing to run–or rerun–for the offices of Aldermen in Wards 1 through 4, in the City of Morrison, IL. Aldermen Michael Blean (Ward 1) and Scott Connelly (Ward 4) submitted petitions to run for another four-year term. Aldermen Leo Sullivan and
City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen offered this information regarding the effective date of the Morrison, IL, 1% City Sales Tax. “The 1% sales tax goes into effect Wednesday, July 1, 2015, not Thursday, January 1.” In addition, “The City’s understanding is that the Illinois Department of Revenue notifies retailers of the
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
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
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
On Monday, December 8,, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Everett Pannier at 7:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. The meeting was adjourned about an hour and a half later. In attendance were City Administrator Barry
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
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
On Monday, December 8, 2014, 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 Report of City Officers Reports of Department Heads The
On Wednesday, December 3, 2014, Governor Pat Quinn announced the winners of the 32nd Annual Governor’s Hometown Awards during a ceremony at the Illinois State Library in Springfield, IL. The awards are presented to recognize volunteers across the State for their work in improving their communities. To receive the award
Petition circulation began Tuesday, September 23, 2014, for candidates wishing to take out petitions for the offices of Ward 1 Alderman, Ward 2 Alderman, Ward 3 Alderman, and Ward 4 Alderman, in the City of Morrison, IL. The upcoming Consolidated Election will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Time is