Bustos Seeks to Help Small Business

Editor’s note:  Dr. Arthur Donart of Thomson, IL, submitted this report of a visit by U. S. Representative Cheri Bustos to a local business.  His report follows. On Friday, September 6, 2013, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos and her staff paid a visit to Shafer Fisheries, 21985 Waller Road, rural Thomson, IL,

September 9 Agenda: Morrison City Council Meeting

On Monday, September 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 Morrison Business Advisory Group Historic Preservation

Swim Instructor/Life Guards Needed

The City of Morrison, Parks and Recreation, is taking applications at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, for the following part-time positions. All applicants must have a valid Driver’s License and be capable of working days, nights, and/or weekends. Swimming Lessons Instructor:  Must be a certified swimming lesson

Thomson Prison Will Be Opened

Editor’s note:  Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D., resident of Thomson, IL, and thecity1.com contributing author, attended the announcement of much-anticipated news about the Thomson Correctional Facility.  His report follows. At 9:45 a.m., Thursday, September 5, 2013, Thomson, IL, Village President Vicky Trager called the meeting to order with a Plege of

Thomson Prison Will Be Opened2

Editor’s note:  Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D., resident of Thomson, IL, and thecity1.com contributing author, attended the announcement of much-anticipated news about the Thomson Correctional Facility.  His report follows. At 9:45 a.m., Thursday, September 5, 2013, Thomson, IL, Village President Vicky Trager called the meeting to order with a Plege of

Thomson Prison to Be Opened

Editor’s note:  Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D., resident of Thomson, IL, and thecity1.com contributing author, attended the announcement of much-anticipated news about the Thomson Correctional Facility.  His report follows. At 9:45 a.m., Thursday, September 5, 2013, Thomson, IL, Village President Vicky Trager called the meeting to order with a Pledge of

August 26 Council Report

On Monday, August 26, 2013, the City of Morrison Council Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier; Aldermen Curt Bender, Michael Blean, Scott Connelly, Dale Eizenga, David Helms, Leo Sullivan, Marti Wood, and Harvey

Barry Dykhuizen Chosen City Administrator

The vote was unanimous to offer a contract to Barry Dykhuizen as City Administrator of Morrison, IL.  He will return to familiar surroundings and begin his duties “sometime in the middle of October 2013,” stated Mayor Everett Pannier in a press release, after the Thursday, August 29, City of Morrison

August 26 City Council Report2

On Monday, August 26, 2013, the City of Morrison Council Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  In attendance were Mayor Everett Pannier, Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Reports of City Officers Reports of Department Heads The Consent Agenda calls

Agenda: September 5 MBAG Meeting

Morrison Business Advisory Group will meet at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2013, at the Masonic Dunlap Lodge #321, 227 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Minutes of June 6, 2013 will be approved. Public Comment Under Old Business topics of discussion include: Market Street parking lot Downtown Master Plan

September 3 Agenda: Historic Preservation Commission

On Tuesday, September 3, 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 August 6, 2013, minutes Introductions Public Hearing COA, JBKM,

August 29 Special City Council Meeting

On Thursday, August 29, 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 include

August 26 Agenda: Morrison City Council

On Monday, August 26, 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 Consent

August 24 City Administrator Interviews

The search for a Morrison, IL, City Administrator moves closer to selection of a candidate.  Four males will be interviewed on Saturday, August 24, 2013, beginning at 9:45 a.m. in the lower-level, Conference Room of City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  These finalists will not be introduced to

August 24 Agenda: Morrison City Council Special Meeting

On Saturday, August 24, 2013, the City of Morrison Council Special Meeting will convene at 9:45 a.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 Executive Session “To consider the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline,