August 27 Agenda: Planning/Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its meeting on Wednesday, August 27, 2014, at 5:30 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison. Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Chairman’s July 30, 2014, Report New Business Review Sign Ordinance–Modification/Amendment to

No Parking Due to Seal Coating

Gary M. Tresenriter, City of Morrison Director of Public Works, announced upcoming street repairs. “Weather permitting, on Wednesday, August 27, and Thursday, August 28, 2014, the City of Morrison will be seal coating the following streets.  In-order to accomplish this, we ask residents to not park on these streets starting

August 25 City Council Agenda

On Monday, August 25, 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 Reports of City Officers Reports of Department Heads Annual Financial

Do Your Career Justice in the Justice Department

In 1930, the U. S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), “was established to provide more progressive and humane care for Federal inmates at the 11 Federal prisons in operation at the time.  Today the Bureau consists of” 121 institutions–with Administrative United States Penitentiary Thomson the latest.  “The

Fall Sports at Morrison Sports Complex

Morrison, IL, Sports Complex Directior Jim DuBois announced registration for upcoming 2014 Youth Baseball and three Adult Leagues:  Coed Kickball and Softball and Men’s Softball.  Registration and schedules are available online at www.quickscores.com/morrison sports.  Contact DuBois at 815-772-6139 or 815-535-1105 with queries. Weekend Fall Youth Baseball runs from Sunday, August

August 11 City Council Agenda

On Monday, August 11, 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

MHPC Building History #33

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

August 5 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, August 5, 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 July 1, 2014, minutes New Business Request for

MHPC Building History #32

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

July 30 Agenda: Planning/Zoning Board of Appeals

The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its meeting on Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at 5:30 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison. Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Chairman’s February 26, 2014, Report New Business Review Sign Ordinance–Modification/Amendment to

July 28 City Council Agenda

On Monday, July 28, 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 Reports of City Officers Reports of Department Heads The Consent

MHPC Building History #31

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

Economic Development Summit August 15

Blackhawk Hills Regional Council, northwest Illinois’ economic development district and regional planning commission, presents “Energizing Tomorrow’s Economy.”  This regional development summit, with its unique blend of speakers and vendors, will be held at the picturesque Lake Carroll Clubhouse, 29-11 Ironwood Boulevard, Lake Carroll, IL, on Friday, August 15, 2014. We encourage