A new wave of COVID-19 is surging across the State of Illinois, the Midwest, and the Nation. Governor J. B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced, on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, additional, COVID-19 resurgence mitigations will take effect, in an attempt to slow the spread of
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 11-10-20 at 10:51 a.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a single-vehicle roll-over crash with injuries, on Harvey Road west of Galt, IL. A 16-year old female from Coleta, IL, was traveling westbound on Harvey Road
On Friday, November 13, 2020, a temporary, four-way, stop sign was installed at a busy, Morrison, IL, intersection with dual blind spots: N. Madison and E. Knox Streets. This is the northwest corner of Sullivan’s Foods’ parking lot; the northeast corner of Brethren in Christ Church; the southeast corner of
Morrison, IL, Mayor Everett Pannier, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen, and Chief of Police Brian Melton strongly urge our community to comply with the precautions and guidelines established by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following are Emergency Rule precautions and guidelines that are
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office shared this message to motorists. “One of the busiest travel times of the year is just around the corner. Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office reminds citizens to ‘Buckle Up, and Drive Sober,’ to ensure that everyone gets to the Thanksgiving table safely.
Dr. Darryl Hogue, Superintendent of River Bend CUSD #2, has been named a “2020 Superintendent of Distinction” by his colleagues, in the Northwest Region of the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA.) Hogue was honored at a virtual ceremony on Thursday, October 8. IASA originally planned to recognize 21 Superintendents
Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker submitted the Monthly Activity Report for October 2020. Whiteside County Deputies patrolled 23,171 miles for month.
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, October 30, 2020.
In advance of the Tuesday, November 3, 2020, General Election, 38,436 registered Whiteside County, IL, voters received a Vote by Mail Application prior to Saturday, August 1. Around Thursday, October 1, County Clerk Dana Nelson mailed Vote by Mail Ballots to all voters who submitted an application. October voting began
As with your computer, web sites use software to present content and keep it organized and attractive. On Thursday, October, 15, 2020, a critical update for our website’s Content Management System was released. Our support staff performed the proper backup first and then installed the updated version. However, the update
On Tuesday, November 3, 2020, Superintendent of Schools Scott Vance wrote, “In response to the recent increase in COVID-19 positive test results, the [Community Unit School District #6] has drafted a Frequently Asked Question document, to answer questions you may have. We will continue to update this document as needed.
Jerry Lindsey wrote this essay. The spring and summer have entered and exited without much fanfare, but something doesn’t feel the same. Anticipation of the colorful fall transitions, Halloween celebration for the youngsters, preparations for winter, and the holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas await us. But something is missing.
On Monday, October 26, 2020, at 3:19 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to a two-vehicle crash, at the intersection of Illinois Route 40 and Science Ridge Road in rural Sterling, IL. Upon further investigation, a Chevrolet Impala driven and occupied by a male juvenile, age 16, and female juvenile passenger,
Before bedtime tonight, Saturday, October 31, 2020, set the clocks, timepieces, and appliance clocks back one hour. Don’t forget clocks in vehicles.
Tonight, Friday, October 30, 2020, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., families can stop by the “Haunted” Robert Millikan Pocket Park, next to the Chamber building, 221 W. Main Street, in Morrison, IL. It will be decorated for a Halloween stroll. Visitors can watch the slideshow of contest winners and discover