U. S. Postal Service Increases

With a new year come increases in prices to send a First-Class Mail single letter and postcards.  Pricing for Standard Mail, Periodicals, Package Services, and Extra Services also will be adjusted.  These new fees take effect Sunday, January 26, 2014: letters (one ounce) increase from $0.46 to $0.49 letters–additional ounces–increase

January 7 Agenda: Historic Preservation Commission

On Tuesday, January 7, 2014, Historic Preservation Commission will hold its meeting at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Conference Room.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of December 10, 2013, minutes New Business Timeline to finiish National

Chamber Chatter Winter 2014

Morrison, IL, Chamber of Commerce Administrator Corinne Bender submitted her latest “Chamber Chatter” newsletter.  Click her to read the successful activities of the Chamber of Commerce.  Mark your new calendar for Thursday, January 30, 2014, because Guys in Ties–improv comedians–are returning to the Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner.  If you

Another Thing to Check Off the List

It may appear that Ross Bender of Rock Falls, IL, left, is welcoming the Editor into the City of Morrison, IL, water tower enclosure, as his employer, Dan Crownhart, looks on.  Not so. Crownhart owns Sterling Fence, 2704 Locust Street, Sterling, IL.  On the bright, chilly morning of Wednesday, December

MHPC Building 2 History

(The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying tonominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to belisted on the National Register of Historic Places.  With the assistance ofour consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing thesubstance of our application. In the hopes that the community will

Four Recreation Activities Available

Contact City of Morrison Sports Complex Director Jim DuBois at 815-535-1105 for further information on swimming, ping pong, and basketball. Open lap swims at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, are now going on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 5:30 to 7:00 a.m.  During the holiday weeks,

MHPC Shares History of Downtown Buildings

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 Shares Building Histories

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

November 25 Council Meeting Report

Lynnette Forth submitted the following report. Morrison City Council members met in the Whiteside County Board Room on Monday, November 25, 2013.  Aldermen Leo Sullivan and Scott Connelly were absent.  Resident Mark Zinnen addressed the Council during Public Comment, in regard to the issue of not having enough No Parking

December 10 Agenda: Historic Preservation Commission

On Tuesday, December 10, 2013, Historic Preservation Commission will hold its meeting at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Conference Room.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of November 5, 2013, minutes New Business Recommendation of Replacement Consultant

December 9 Agenda: City Council Meeting

On Monday, December 9, 2013, 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 lanning/Zoning Commission Reports of City Officers

Agenda: December 5 MBAG Meeting

Morrison Business Advisory Group will meet at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2013, at the Masonic Dunlap Lodge #321, 227 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Approval of minutes from October 3, meeting Public Comment Old Business Market Street Parking Lot opened–20 striped spaces ComEd lot clean up/no additional parking

Agenda: November 27 Planning/Zoning Board

The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its meeting on Wednesday, November 27, 2013, at 5:30 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows. Roll Call Approval of the Chairman’s Report July 31, 2013 Public Hearing Text amendment

November 12 Agenda: City of Morrison Council Meeting

The City of Morrison Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 12, 2013, beginning 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 Reports of City

Agenda: November 15 MBAG Meeting

Morrison Business Advisory Group will meet at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, November 15, 2013, at the Masonic Dunlap Lodge #321, 227 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Approval of minutes from October 3, meeting Public Comment Old Business Market Street Parking Lot opened–20 striped spaces ComEd lot clean up/no additional parking