Winter Park Opening was Grand

Without a doubt, The Department of Fun and Friends of the Parks created an asset for all ages, who are in pursuit of winter athletics. Morrison Winter Park was officially opened at 3:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, to a crowd of youngsters and adults. This new attraction is

Morrison Winter Park Grand Opening December 27

The recent December snowfall has prepared Morrison Winter Park for sledding, just in time for the Grand Opening of the newest City recreation facility. Morrison Department of Fun and Friends of the Parks invite the public to bundle up and enjoy winter fun, on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, from 3:00

Whiteside Residents Encouraged to Act

Whiteside County Economic Development Director Gary Camarano urges all Whiteside County residents to join in the challenge to maximize the internet quality of Whiteside County. A press release on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, offers details of the project and explains the rewards that the urgency to act offers. Whiteside County

Flags at Half-Staff for Senator Bennett

Governor J B Pritzker signed a proclamation on Monday, December 12, 2022, ordering all flags at the State of Illinois facilities be flown at half-staff until sundown, on Monday, December 19, in honor and remembrance of State Senator Scott Bennett, who passed away last week. “Senator Bennett was a good

Opportunities to Serve: City Clerk or Alderperson

City of Morrison Mayor Scott Vandermyde invites citizens to consider running for election to a pair of critical positions in City Government: City Clerk and Alderperson. Click her for two others opportunities to serve on commissions or boards. These are elected positions. Municipal elections are in April. Election information packets

More Opportunities to Serve: Historic Preservation and Planning/Zoning

City of Morrison Mayor Scott Vandermyde invites citizens to consider serving on one of two critical positions. Click her for two opportunities to serve the City of Morrison. Opportunities to serve: Historic Preservation Commission, five members, staggered 3-yr terms The purpose of the commission is to promote the protection, enhancement,

Video of 120 Cheri-on-Shift Events

On Thursday, December8, 2022, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos released a video that tells the story behind the 120 Cheri-on-Shifts she completed throughout her decade of service. Since elected to Congress, Bustos has traveled across Northwest and Central Illinois, on 120 Cheri-on-Shift job shadowing stops. During these visits, she walked in the

Cement Poured at Bark Park

Karla Burn submitted the text and photos. On Friday, December 2, 2022, Morrison Bark Park was closed, to pour cement for benches and the walk path to the water fountain. The pet-friendly water fountain was donated by Elkay, in Savanna, IL, and it will be installed next Spring along with

Sports Complex Agreement Approved

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Monday, November 28, 2022, session of the Morrison, IL, City Council convened without the attendance of Councilmen Josh West and Sidonna Mahaffey. Prior to addressing the agenda, Mayor Scott Vandermyde invited Eric Phend, President of the Deerview Condominium Association, to address the

Bustos-Backed Bill Combatting Sexual Harassment Passes

On Friday, anovembr 18, 2022, a bill backed by Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, to combat sexual harassment and assault, passed the U. S. House of Representatives with broad bipartisan support. Led by Congresswoman Lois Frankel and Congressman Ken Buck, the Speak Out Act would void nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) for claims of

Water Meter Replacement Program Public Notice

Public Notice: Water Meter Replacement Program to Begin The City of Morrison, IL, is pleased to announce the implementation of the Water Meter Replacement Program, as part of its ongoing water infrastructure improvement plan. The purpose of this program is to replace all water meters serviced by the City with

Council Advances on Complex Agreement

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison, IL, City Council convened on Monday, November 14, 2022, with all members in attendance. They approved the presented Consent Agenda that included the following.A) October 24 City Council meeting minutesB) Bills payable presentedC) Planning & Zoning meeting minutesD) Referred Solar Farm

FSA County Committee Elections Open This Week

On Monday, November 7, 2022, the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) began mailing ballots, for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) County and Urban County Committee elections, to all eligible agricultural producers and private landowners across the Country. Elections are occurring in certain Local Administrative Areas (LAA) for these committee members, who make important decisions about

2022 General Election Results

Below are some results of the Tuesday, November 8, 2022, General Election major contests. Click here to see the complete election results: https://il-whiteside.pollresults.net. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT:  It calls for addition of Section 25 to Article 1 of the 1970 Illinois Constitution that would add a new section to the Bill of

First Day as an Election Judge

On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, the Editor was an Illinois Election Judge at the Union Grove Precinct, photographed below. I had contacted Whiteside County Clerk Dana Nelson recently, to volunteer as a Poll Worker. Nelson was pleased, because the County needs Election Judges. Within days a 100-page “Election Judge Manual,