July 14 Honoring Illinois’ Fallen

        The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Patrick Quinn’s Office that all persons or entities covered by the Illinois Flag Display Act are to fly the flags at half-staff in honor and remembrance of   Senator Alan Dixon   Gary Tresenriter, City

July 14 City Council Agenda

On Monday, July 14, 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 Morrison Historic Preservation Commission Report of

MHPC Building History #30

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying 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

Countywide Plan for Natural Disasters Seeks Input

Whiteside County will begin preparing a Countywide plan that will identify activities and projects to reduce the damages caused by natural hazards, such as floods, snow storms, thunderstorms, tornadoes, and ice storms, among others.  The plan is called a Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan and will be funded through a grant

Orange Street at Route 30 Closed

Illinois Department of Transportaion crews will close the intersection of N. Orange Street and U. S. Highway 30 on Wednesday, July 2, 2014.  There is one-lane traffic on Lincolnway, which causes delays.  Repairs should take one day.

White Urges, “Don’t Drink and Drive”

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White reminded motorists who are celebrating our Country’s independence to be sure to drive safely, by not drinking and driving this Fourth of July holiday weekend.   “Drunk driving results in death and injury on our roadways every year,” White said. “Let’s keep the roads

Main Street Historic District Passes Muster

On Friday afternoon, June 27, 2014, the Illinois Historic Sites Advisory Council (IHSAC) in Springfield, IL, considered the City of Morrison’s nomination to list the “Morrison Main Street Historic District” on the National Register of Historic Places. The nomination was presented and urged by the Morrison Historic Preservation Commission’s (MHPC)

June 23 City Council Report

On Monday, June 23, 2014, the City of Morrison Council met at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier; City Clerk Melanie Schroeder; City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; City Attorney Tim Zollinger; Chief of Police Brian Melton; Aldermen

June 30 Special Council Meeting

On Monday, June 30, 2014, the City of Morrison will hold a Special Council Meeting at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room.  The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Items for Consideration

Boil Order for Maple, Cedar, and Ash Streets

To All Affected Residents: For precautionary measures only, please be advised that the City of Morrison, IL, has issued a Boil Order to include ALL residents living on Maple, Cedar, and Ash in the City of Morrison.  Residents are advised to boil all water used for drinking and cooking for

MHPC Building History #29

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying 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

June 9 City Council Report

On Monday, June 9, 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 Morrison Historic Preservation Commission Report of

July 1 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, July 1, 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 June 3, 2014, minutes New Business Unfinished Business

June 23 City Council Agenda

On Monday, June 23, 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 City Engineer