Join the Mob and Be Part of the Fun!

We want you to join the Morrison Cash Mob, for the upcoming hit on Saturday, September 13, 2014.  Show up at headquarters–Morrison Chamber of Commerce, 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL,–at 11:00 a.m., to find out which unsuspecting business will be mobbed.  Dark glasses are optional.  The Cash Mob members

MHPC Building History #39

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the comunity’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

September 8 City Council Report

During a brisk meeting on Monday, September 8, 2014, the City of Morrison Council convened at 7:00 p.m. and adjourned at 7:35, in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  Attending were Mayor Everett Pannier; City Clerk Melanie Schroeder; City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Treasurer Evan Haag;

Medical Marijuana Cultivation and Dispensing Moves Forward

“Marijuana is medicine” proclaimed a poster.  The State of Illinois, along with nearly two dozen other states, agrees.  Medical marijuana cards were issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health to over 2000 Illinoisans during three days               “Marijuana is medicine” proclaimed a poster. 

Seal Coating Monday, September 8

Due to this weather, seal coating has been delayed again.  Weather permitting, seal coating will be applied to all three streets on Monday, September 8, 2014. No Parking signs will not be placed along these streets as a reminder.  Questions may be directed to City of Morrison Director of Public

September 8 City Council Agenda

On Monday, September 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 Board and Commission Reports Planning/Zoning Commission Morrison Historic Preservation Commission

Housing Coalition Seeks Request for Qualifications

The Northwestern Illinois Housing Coalition (NIHC) is an initiative of Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) in collaboration with the following entities/organizations:  the City of Rock Island, the City of Moline, the City of East Moline, City of Sterling, the City of Fulton, City of Morrison, Arc of the Quad

2014 Seal Coating Revision

Weather permitting, the following streets will be seal coated starting Thursday, September 4, through Friday, September 5, 2014. Park Street from Route 78 to Oak Street Knox Street from N. Orange Street to N. Jackson Street N. Genesee Street from Route 30 to W. High Street.   Due to garbage

AUSP Job Fairs September 16 through 18

The Federal Bureau of Prisons is set to begin hiring local residents to fill positions at Administrative United States Prison (AUSP) Thomson, 1100 One Mile Road, Thomson, IL.   These are professional, good paying jobs.  Washington, D. C. staff will visit Thomson to conduct Job Fairs this month. Three dates have

MHPC Building History #38

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the comunity’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

September 2 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, September 2, 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 August 5, 2014, minutes New Business Unfinished Business

Seal Coating Changed to Thursday and Friday

City of Morrison upcoming street repairs have been delayed one week.  These are the most recent dates, reflecting the Labor Day holiday. Weather permitting, on Thursday, September 4, and Friday, September 5, 2014, the City of Morrison will be seal coating the following streets.  Residents are asked to not park

City Tree Clean-Up

City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen reported that City of Morrison, IL, crews are working diligently to assist residents with their tree debris pick-up.  For this to occur, residents must cut tree debris to a manageable size and place it at the curb, no later than Monday, September 1, 2014.  After Tuesday,

MHPC Building History #37

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the comunity’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

MHPC Building History #36

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the comunity’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