Parking Lot Remodel Begins

An adage states, “Good things come to those who wait.”  However, waiting for something good can be challenging, even for adults.  Today, Wednesday, October 9, 2013, a long-anticipated beautification project, at the intersection of W. Market and Orange Streets, finally began.  We must wait 60 days to see the complete

Whiteside County Comprehensive Plan

Whiteside County is drafting a “Comprehensive Plan” to guide development and positive change over the next 20 years.   The plan kicks off with two identical Public Visioning Meetings.  Both locations are handicap accessible.  Doors will open at 6:15 p.m.  Starting shortly after 6:30 p.m., the meetings will include a brief

Schmaling Library Prepares for Affordable Care Act

The following information was submitted by Britni Hartman, Director, Schmaling Memorial Public Library District. You may have noticed a lot of information swirling around about the Affordable Care Act, sometimes known as ObamaCare.  There have been many vague references in the media to libraries being “hubs” for access to the

October 1 Agenda: Historic Preservation Commission

On Tuesday, October 1, 2013, the 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 September 3, 2013, minutes Unfinished Business COA, JBKM, Inc.,

Seeing Smoke?

City of Morrison, IL, employees began smoke testing in the downtown area sanitary sewers on Monday, September 23, 2013, to locate breaks and defects in the sewer system.  They will complete work on or before Friday, September 27, stated Gary Tresenriter, Director of Public Services, on Monday.  The smoke has

September 26 Forum on Housing Resources

Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) will hold a Public Forum on Thursday, September 26, at 6:00 p.m, to share information about housing resources in Whiteside and Rock Island Counties.  Officials from Sterling, Morrison, and Fulton, IL, will participate.  The meeting will be at the Odell Public Library, 307 S.

September 23 Agenda: Morrison City Council Meeting

On Monday, September 23, 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 Reports of City Officers Reports of Department Heads The

Smoke Testing of Sanitary Sewers

The City of Morrison, IL, employees will be smoke testing sanitary sewers in the downtown area from Monday, September 23, through Friday, September 27, 2013, to assist locating breaks and defects in the sewer system.  They will test from N. Orange to N. Clinton Streets and Market to Knox Streets. 

Smoke Testing of Sewers

The City of Morrison, IL, employees will be smoke testing sanitary sewers in the downtown area from Monday, September 23, through Friday, September 27, 2013, to locate breaks and defects in the sewer system.  They will test from N. Orange to N. Clinton Streets and Market to Knox Streets.  Smoke

Public Notice re: Smoke Testing

The City of Morrison, IL, would like to notify the public that from Monday, September 23, through Friday, September 27, 2013, City employees will be smoke testing sanitary sewers in the downtown area.  These tests assist locating breaks and defects in the sewer system.  During the test, one may see

September 18 Honoring the Fallen

      The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from The President of the United States of America 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 the Victims of the tragedy

IDOT Crews are Hard at Work

Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) workers have been repairing roadways in Morrison, IL, since August 2013, and will continue into October, according to Rindy R., a Civil Engineer on site.  She has worked for IDOT for a year-and-a-half.   Rindy, shown at left, was named for vocalist Rindy Ross of the

September 12 Special Council Meeting Report

On Thursday, September 12, 2013, the City of Morrison Special Council Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the lower-level Conference Room of City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The speedy meeting adjourned at 7:02. Mayor Everett Pannier, City Clerk Melanie Schroeder, and seven Aldermen attended:  Curt Bender, Scott

Crossing Delays and Closures Possible

The City of Morrison has been notified by the Union Pacific Railway of more railway maintenance and repairs being conducted through Morrison, IL, during the next several days and weeks of September 2013.  During this maintenance, Union Pacific Railway personnel may have flaggers at railroad crossings.  A specific crossing may

Agenda: September 12 Special City Council Meeting

On Thursday, September 12, 2013, the City of Morrison Special Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m. in the lower-level Conference Room of City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Items for Consideration and Possible Action