Pick Up a Petition for a City Position

This article was written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The year 2020 is rapidly drawing to a close.  Issues before the public are overshadowed by COVID-19, personal, daily changes and restrictions, and National politics.  But one must be aware that the City of Morrison is nearing deadlines that can greatly

November 25 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Arrests: On Friday, November 27, 2020, at approximately 5:51 p.m., Morrison Police responded to an Emergency 911 call of a Domestic Dispute at 520 E. High Street, Morrison, IL.  As a

Stay Off the Naughty List: Drive Sober

Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and local Law Enforcement agencies in a high-visibility campaign, to crack down on impaired driving.  During the winter holidays, Friday, December, 18, through Monday, January 4, motorists will see an increase in patrols and

Illinois State Police Monthly Activity for November 2020

Lieutenant Eric VanDyke, llinois State Police District 1 Operations Officer, submitted this report. Illinois State Police District 1 Commander Captain Matthew Hodgdon has announced District 1 enforcement figures and activity for November 2020. Illinois State Police District 1 Troopers issued 627 citations and 494 written warnings, and they made 19

Main Street Christmas Past and Present

This nostalgic photograph of E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, was taken in December, but the date written on the back is incorrect: 1967.  The view focuses on the South side of the street.  It was taken from the northeast corner of Main and Cherry Streets, where the dental office of

Will You Donate to Build a Bark Park?

If you love the City of Morrison, IL, or dogs, or donating to a good cause, this request is for you.  “On The Move with Parks and Recreation” Committee of Morrison has partnered with Morrison Lions Foundation. to receive funds on behalf of “On The Move”   donations towards construction of a

Did You Lose Your Church Keys on November 30?

Outside True Value Hardware, 104 S. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, a set of keys was found.  The key fob label reads “Church.”  Contact the store at 815-772-4810, or ask a sales representative at the front counter.

November 29 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 11-23-20 at 12:51 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies picked up Troy Stapleton, age 42 of Rock Falls, IL, on a valid Whiteside County Warrant for Larceny.  Troy was picked up at his residence in rural Rock

November 20 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 20, 2020. Arrests:  On Thursday, November 19, 2020, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Morrison Police arrested Tyrone L. Long, age 43 of Sterling, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging

No School Lunches this Week for Remote Learners

Due to unforeseen staffing issues, [Morrison Community Unit District #6] will not be able to provide lunches for remote learners this week.  The District apologizes for the inconvenience.  Remote learner lunches will return next week, beginning Monday, November 30, 2020.

No School Lunches this Week

Due to unforeseen staffing issues, [Morrison Community School District #6] will not be able to provide lunches for remote learners this week.  The District apologizes for the inconvenience.  Remote lunches will return the week beginning Monday, November 30, 2020.

Secretary of State Offices Closed for Thanksgiving

Illinois Secretary of State offices, Commercial Driver License (CDL) facilities, and drive-through facilities serving license plate stickers all will be closed, on Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, 2020, in observance of Thanksgiving.  All other Driver Services facilities are closed until Monday, December 7, or Tuesday, December 8, due

Enlist in the Illinois COVID-19 Army

Friday, November 20, 2020, is akin to an Illinois D-Day invasion.  Our 12,671,821 Citizen Soldiers all would do well to make the mental paradigm shift to obey our State Commanding Officer.  We are members of 253 fighting Illini field armies (of 50,000 or more soldiers each), whose duty is to

Questions Continue in District #6

Jerry Lindsey submitted this article. An audience at a monthly Morrison School Board meeting is quite rare, but the decisions being made during this corona virus pandemic have the attention of the community.  On Monday, November 16, 2020, over 50 citizens virtually joined the Board members, as the future options