Illinois Legislators passed the Firearm Concealed Carry Act 98-63, on July 9, 2013, This decal has begun to appear on the entrances of Morrison, IL, buildings. The Act requires that signs, stating that the carrying of firearms is prohibited, shall be clearly and conspicuously posted at the entrance of a
Editor’s note: The following article by Thomas Geyer is reprinted in part from the Quad-City Times of Friday, February 7, 2014. A Carroll County, IL, jury has awarded $16 million to the families of two teens killed in a grain bin accident shortly before 10:00 a.m. [on July 28,] 2010.
The upcoming Levi Leap at MHS for Saturday, February 8, 2014, has been cancelled due to the lack of interest shown. This event will not be rescheduled. However, MHS Student Council assures that they will make this up with the Spring Break Bash which will be near the end of
The award-winning film “Lincoln” will be shown at the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, in honor of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. The film, directed by Steven Spielberg, will begin at 2:00 p.m. There is no charge. Taken in part from the book,
Lynnette Forth filed this report. School board members of the Morrison Community Unit District #6 met for a regular meeting on Monday, January 27, 2014, in the Office of Superintendent Suellen Girard. Following the approval of the evening’s agenda, members approved the minutes from previously-held meetings. A report from Superintendent
Lynnette Forth filed this report. The snowy weather certainly played a part in the small number of those attending the Monday, January 27, 2014, meeting of the Morrison City Council. Members reviewed a report submitted by the Morrison Historic Preservation Commission, discussing the unfinished business regarding downtown research for the
This is a winter to remember. In all my years as an educator, I have never had more than five snow days in a school year. With the goal of making sure our students are safe, we have been forced to cancel school because of cold temperatures and because of
It was suggested that Morrison, IL, residents and business owners assist the Fire Department, by clearing snow away from fire hydrants in front of their homes/buildings. It would be problematic if firemen had to shovel snow to locate hydrants, prior to putting out a blaze. Do your civic duty for
Due to extreme weather conditions, all Morrison Community Unit District #6 schools will be closed on Wednesday, February 5, 2014.
How many “C” words describe the newest enterprise in Morrison, IL? Start with convenient, clean, comfortable, close, and convivial. Add cozy and Cozzie, and you have Co-Z Corner Convenience Store, 401 Tech Drive, which borders Morrison Institute of Technology on IL Route 78. In addition, it is the first
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
01-29-14 at 2:15 a.m. Heather R. Wikoff, age 39 of Morrison, IL, was stopped for no front registration plate on Jackson Street at US-30 in Morrison. Upon further investigation Wikoff was cited for No Front License Plate and also arrested for DUI; she was transported to the Whiteside County Jail.
The snowy roads did not stop them, nor did a train blocking railroad tracks half mile from their destination. Three Guys in Ties found their way Thursday, evening, January 30, 2014, to Cross Creek Golf Course, 15523 Henry Road, Morrison, IL. The rollicking improvisational team, shown left-to-right, included Nathan, Klaus,
One of the best aspects of the annual Girl Scout Cookie Sale across the United States is the flavor options. There is a “favorite” cookie for nearly everyone who is asked. Morrison Girl Scouts will hold cookie booth sales on the following dates.
Morrison Police Chief Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, January 24, 2014. The following Arrest is reported. On Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at approximately 11:40 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Dana L. Pettenger, age 35 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to a Mittimus – Rule to