Katie Rider reported, “While the [Odell Public L]ibrary building remains closed to the public, we are pleased to begin offering curbside service. Effective immediately, patrons may begin returning materials and placing holds on Odell items. Please read our press release below for more details, and make sure to check out
Editor’s note: Morrison High School Principal Cory Bielema stated, “We will be live streaming the ceremony at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/.” This photograph was taken in May 2014, when Morrison High School Seniors completed their Commencement ceremony, seated together, on lush grass at E. M. “Bud” Cole football field. At that time, females
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, May 11, 2020. Arrests: On Monday, May 11, 2020, Morrison Police arrested Britt R. Spangler, age 50 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to a Body Attachment/Order of Commitment issued by Whiteside County. Spangler was released
Editor’s note: This report was submitted by Dan Eyrich, Owner of aroundprophetstown.com. The IL Route 78 bridge over the Rock River, just north of Prophetstown, IL, will undergo a facelift beginning Monday, May 18, 2020, weather permitting. The project is anticipated to be completed by the end of August. Civil
Accounting Director for the City of Morrison, IL, Shelli Davis reported, “Moring Disposal notified me yesterday [they have] changed our yard waste pick-up day. Currently every Monday is pick up. The last Monday pick up will be May 11, 2020. The next pick up will be Wednesday, May 20, and
Marketing Director Karla Burn invited the community and family of residents at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, to participate in a drive-through parade, beginning at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, May 8, 2020. “Just over 100” vehicles accepted the opportunity, taking 38 minutes to complete the circuit
Parks and Recreation Coordinator Katie Selburg stated, “I have created a COVID-19 Response and Resources page on the City of Morrison[, IL’s] website. There is a direct link on the main menu bar, as well as in the “News” section of the homepage.” Click here: http://www.morrisonil.org/covid-19-response-and-resources/. Included on the page
Editor’s note: This is a joint news release issued by the Northern Illinois Rockford Region Public Information Officers (NIR-PIO.) NIR-PIO serves Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside, and Winnebago Counties. Over the last few days [in late April 2020], expanded testing has become available for COVID-19 in
The Whiteside County Fair has been very busy preparing for an impressive line-up of entertainment at this year’s fair. It is sure to please all who attend. The Fair opens on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, and concludes after five amazing days, on Saturday, August 21. The 150th annual fair, held
Illinois area events have been cancelled or postponed, to avoid the chance of exposure to, and spread of, coronavirus. Check this feature each day for new information and updates. To protect yourself and others click here, for guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
On Saturday, April 25, 2020, at about 12:35 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies responded to the railroad crossing at Moline Road and Smit Road due to a traffic crash involving a train vs passenger vehicle. The male driver, Robert J. Merrill, age 65, of Erie, IL, was northbound on Smit Road
Morrison Community Hospital is continuing to restrict all visitors and non-essential vendors. We appreciate our community and patients’ support during this challenging time. We continue to work through the challenges of the COVID-19 Pandemic. We remind the public that we are screening and testing patients who exhibit suspected symptoms of
On Thursday, April 23, 2020, Governor J. B. Ptitzker decreed that Illinois residents should stay at home through Sunday, May 31. His order is designed to keep citizens from venturing out and interacting with crowds, which is a dangerous and effective means of spreading the coronavirus. Experts originally thought the
1st Gateway Credit Union, 204 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will take up residence two blocks down the street at 200 N. Base Street–in the former Hardee’s restaurant.
As of Friday, April 17, 2020, Governor J. B. Priztker ordered that U. S. and Illinois State Flags be lowered to Half-Staff immediately, until further notice, in honor of COVID-19 victims. In April there is some confusion about Patriots’ Day vs Patriot Day and whether flags should be lowered. Patriots’