Written by Jerry Lindsey. Mayor Scott Vandermyde swears in the new members of the Morrison City Council (Standing: City Clerk Mike Hemmer, Greg Kruse, Sadonna Mahaffey, Mat Tichler, Todd Schlegel, and Vern Tervelt.) The Monday, May 8, 2023, meeting of the Morrison City Council was opened with the swearing-in of
Landmark legislation designed to prevent book banning passed the Illinois Senate on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced. It awaits the Governor’s signature. HB 2789 sets a Nationwide precedent in the fight against book bans, as libraries and Librarians face unprecedented censorship of books and resources,
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. ordered U. S. flags to half-staff until sunset, on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in honor of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day. There were 79 Firefighters who died in 2022.
Morrison City Hall will be closed from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., on Thursday, April 20, 2023, so that staff can attend training. The office will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 and then from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00. We do apologize for any inconvenience this might cause.
Written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. On Monday, April 10, 2023, the City of Morrison City Council met, with all Aldermen meeting the roll call except Alderman Deets. A Departmental report from Police Chief Valladares noted a current search for an additional hire should be completed by the week’s end.
Kendra Kophamer Bush, Whiteside County Recorder is accepting applications for a full-time Deputy Recorder. A Job Summary and an Application can be found online at https://www.whiteside.org/departments/recorder.html. In person, visit the Whiteside County Recorder Office, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL. Applications are on the front counter. Job Description: Deputy Recorder
Editor’s note: Deputy County Clerk Kari Johnson reports 193 Election Judges worked in Whiteside County, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. The Editor was one. It was still “night” as I alone drove south on Jackson Street, toward Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, shortly before 5:00 a.m. I passed
Please immediately lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings from Sunrise on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, to Sunset on Monday, April 10. The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor J. B. Pritzker, that all person or entities covered by the Illinois
One sign of spring’s approach is yard clean up and deciding what to do with that debris. On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, the City of Morrison began offering yard waste pick up services. They continue every Wednesday. The City reminds residents that blowing grass, leaves, or other materials into the
As part of the City of Morrison’s efforts to maintain and improve its water infrastructure, the City Council is considering a water rate plan for the next four years. That plan calls for an increase of 3.7% on Monday, May 15, 2023; 3.6% on May 15, 2024; 3.5% on May
Please lower the United States flags and the State flags at all buildings until Sunset on Friday, March 31. “As a mark of respect for the victims of the senseless acts of violence perpetrated on [Monday,] March 27, 2023, in Nashville, Tennessee, by the authority vested in me as President
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. One cannot say that the issue of allowing chicken ownership within the Morrison, IL, City limits didn’t receive adequate Council attention and discussion. Ordinance (23-02) passed by a vote of 6-to-1, exposing the much-varied personal anxieties of Council members related to the subject,
The Whiteside County Highway Department has announced removal of the posted spring weight limits for County Highways. The removal of postings will go into effect on Monday, March 27, 2023. Township roads may vary, so it is suggested that each Township be contacted regarding their postings. For questions concerning the
City Administrator Brian Melton submitted this press release. The City of Morrison, IL, is seeking applicants for seasonal and part-time work for General Maintenance, Mowing, and Concessions. Within these positions, work can begin as early as March 2023, through the summer months, and into October. Work schedules may vary with
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the report. The Morrison City Council meeting opened, without Alderman Josh West, on Monday, February 27, 2023, to announcement of the closing of the Odell Public Library for flooring repair (March 20 – April 1.) Mayor Scott Vandermyde noted that the Community Room would remain