USS Whiteside Flag Comes Home

History came full circle on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.  The Whiteside County Board was gifted a rare item tied to the County’s origin, a noble naval craft, and a veteran yeoman of the U. S. Navy. In 1836, Whiteside County, IL, was created from parts of Jo Daviess and Henry

June 9 City Council Agenda

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

Looking for the Leak

It first appeared that it took a crew of three to make sure the fourth was doing his job correctly, as City of Morrison, IL, Department of Public Works members attacked mud at 11:30 a.m., on Friday, June 6, 2014!  The crew, shown left-to-right, were Scott Strobbe, Matt Lancaster, Drew

MHPC Building History #26

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

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Open House June 17

The U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) will conduct an Open House meeting from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at the Cordova Township Civic Center, 910 3rd Avenue S., in Cordova, IL.  The purpose of this meeting is to provide opportunities to discuss with the public

MHPC Building History #25

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

May 27 City Council Report

Lynette Forth submitted this report. The City of Morrison, IL, proclaimed Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8, 2014, as American Cancer Society Relay For Life Day of Whiteside County at the Tuesday, May 27, regular council meeting.  The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a family-oriented, team event

June 3 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, June 3, 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 May 6, 2014, minutes New Business Unfinished Business

May 27 City Council Agenda

On Tuesday, May 27, 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 Report of City Officers Proclamation, Relay

Veterans’ Benefits Workshop May 23

Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos will host a Veterans’ Benefits Workshop on Friday, May 23, 2014, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.  The location is the Plumbers and Pipefitters Hall Local 25, 4600 46th Avenue, Rock Island, IL. Stated Representative Bustos, “Protecting the benefits our veterans have earned is one of my

MHPC Building History #24

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

MHPC Building #23

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

MHPC Building History #22

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

May 12 City Council Agenda

On Monday, May 12, 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