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
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
Mayor Everett Pannier called the City of Morrison Council Meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, November 10, 2014, in the Whiteside county Borar Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL. In attendance were City Clerk Melanie Schroeder; City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; City Attorney Tim Zollinger; Treasurer Evan Haag;
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 Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, 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 October 7, 2014, minutes New Business Request for
Illinois Secretary of State and State Archivist Jesse White announced Wednesday, October 22, 2014, that his office found the original 1840 State census for Menard County, IL. Menard County Treasurer Jacqueline S. Horn, along with other County officials and County Board members, assisted in the discovery of the census. The
Extreme weather events in Whiteside County raise important questions. How vulnerable are residents to these storms? What are the most frequently occurring natural hazards? How much damage do storms and other natural hazards, such as drought, cause? These questions and other related issues will be discussed when representatives from
Throughout the day, Tuesday, November 4, 2014, 17,814 citizens cast their votes. The majority of them chose to fund two 1% retail tax referenda. In Morrison, IL, 59% of the 1413 voters agreed to pay one cent more on the dollar–on some purchases–to fund street repairs. In Whiteside County, IL,
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and facilities will be closed Tuesday, November 11, 2014, in observance of Veterans’ Day. All Driver Services facilities will be open for regular business on Wednesday, November 12. Individuals can visit the Secretary of State’s website, www.cyberdriveillinois.com, to locate the
Lynette Forth submitted this report. The “short meeting” scenario continued at the Monday, October 27, 2014, meeting of the Morrison City Council. City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen reported that the tear down of 703-705 W. Morris is to be completed. He noted that the appraisal is finished, and Aldermen should expect
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, IL, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen issued this Informational Bulletin regarding October 2014 water and sewer rate increases. Sewer Utility By now, most residents are aware that the City is preparing to break ground on a new Wastewater Treatment Plant. The current plant in Waterworks Park is 75 years old.