Early Dismissal September 30

Due to recent events, Morrison Community Unit District #6 will dismiss one hour early on Friday, September 30, 2016.  Northside will dismiss at 1:55 p.m.; other schools will dismiss at 2:05.

Property Tax Bill Due by September 2

The second installment of Whiteside County Real Estate Property Taxes for 2015 (payable in 2016) is due Friday, September 2, 2016.  Payment can be made at the Whiteside County Courthouse, Office of the County Treasurer, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL.

Balloon Launch Tonight for Shannon Huizenga

Today, Thursday, August 25, 2016, is Shannon Huizenga’s 42nd birthday.  Morrison Junior High School Principal Joe Robbins has arranged a balloon launch after the conclusion of the 7th grade Volleyball game, approximately 5:00 p.m., at Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL.  Forty-two balloons of blue and lime

Wear Team Shannon Shirts on August 22

In support of our Northside School Secretary and friend–Shannon Huizenga–Morrison staff will be wearing their Team Shannon shirts on Monday, August 22, 2016.  We invite students to wear theirs as well, as we stand behind Shannon and her family and friends.

Pesticide Spraying at High School August 12

Pursuant to Illinois statutes, this is notification that Morrison Community Unit School District #6 will be applying pesticides to the outside grounds of Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Friday August 12, 2016.

Annual Evening Market and Taste of Morrison is Tonight

The Morrison Farmers’ Market will host the Annual Evening Market and Taste of Morrison on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., along Main Street in downtown Morrison, IL.  The event is sponsored by Farmers National Bank.  Seasonal produce, food, music, baked goods, eggs, flowers, and artisan products

Avoid Orange Street Thursday

“In preparation of the asphalt overlay on Thursday, July 21, 2016, Martin Excavation will be making some base repairs to Orange Street, between W. Wall Street and the railroad tracks.  This will create the need to close the Orange Street railroad crossing for the day.  Please avoid this area on

Union Pacific Street Closures

To make necessary repairs, Union Pacific Railroad will close Jackson, and Genesse Street, crossings, for approximately five hours, on Thursday, July 14, 2016.  On Friday, July 15, the crossings at Orange and Heaton Streets will be closed for approximately five hours.

Repairs at Three Railroad Crossings June 25

City of Morrison Director of Public Works Gary M. Tresenriter announced, “On Saturday, June 25, 2016, Union Pacific Railroad will be making some minor repairs at Jackson, Genesee, and Orange Street crossings.  Union Pacific officials assured me that only one crossing will be closed at a time and only for

7:40 p.m. Tornado Warning–Take Shelter

At 7:40 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, a tornado warning was issued for the Morrison, IL, area.  Citizens are urged to take shelter immediately.  Go to the lowest level of a building, away from exterior walls and windows.

Wall Street Improvements Begin June 20

Gary M. Tresenriter, City of Morrison, IL, Director of Public Works, announces that Wall Street improvements will begin the week of Monday, June 20, 2016. “Martin Equipment will begin overlaying Wall Street between Hall and Cherry Streets.  During construction, this section of Wall Street will be closed to through traffic.