Morrison Chamber Upcoming Morrison Events

First Presbyterian Church continues to offer Free Community Meals. All are welcome! The remaining dates in 2014 are Thursdays, October 30, November 13 and December 11, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. A Thanksgiving meal will be served on Sunday, November 23, at 11:15 a.m. In 2015, First Presbyterian is extending

City Of Morrison Council Meeting Agenda October 27

CITY OF MORRISON COUNCIL MEETINGWhiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry St., Morrison, IL.October 27, 2014, 7 p.m. AGENDA I.  CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. PUBLIC COMMENT V.  REPORT OF CITY OFFICERS VI.  REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS     1.    Chief of Police (pg 1-4)    2.  

Two Erie Students Perish in Crash

Whiteside County Deputies responded to a single vehicle roll-over crash on Sand Road north of Cordova Road, rural Erie, on Saturday, October 25, 2014.  The vehicle was originally traveling southbound on Sand Road when it was apparent the driver lost control.  After losing control, the vehicle slid into a bridge

Letter from Jan Roggy–Vote Yes

Have any of you driven down Wall Street recently? How about Main Street or Winfield? Did you think you had gone off-roading? Imagine living on one of those streets where you had to drive it daily. Do you ever ask yourself why the City isn’t doing anything to take care

Cake Walk at Pleasant View November 25

Get your holiday baked goods here!  Many cakes and baked goods will be available to purchase.  Proceeds will benefit the facility Enrichment Program and St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital.  The fun begins                 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health

“All in the Timing” at Ashford University

Students at Ashford University will present “All in the Timing,” a grouping of six one-act plays written by David Ives, on Friday, October 31, 2014, and Saturday, November 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the recently renovated Mullany Theater. Kris Doss will direct the production while Nick Divarco will offer technical

Volunteer Millers to Host Showing of “Green Fire” Film

The Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant Windmill in Fulton, IL, will host their November program on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. A free screening of the Emmy Award winning film “Green Fire,” the first full-length, high definition documentary made about legendary conservationist Aldo Leopold. The film explores Leopold’s

World Polio Day October 24

Rotary marks World Polio Day 2014 with US $44.7 million in grants to fight polio in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. The humanitarian group’s October 24 livestream event from Chicago features top global health experts, polio-survivor Minda Dentler, pop star Tessanne Chin, reggae’s Ziggy Marley and more. With the

Trivia For The Trail: The Trek Continues

Trivia Night Come out on Saturday, November 8, 2014, for tacos, prizes, and fun at Trivia for the Trail: The Trek Continues, a Friends of the Parks fundraiser, benefiting the Morrison Rockwood Recreational Trail. Trivia Night will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Prairie Ridge Golf Course, The

Morrison School Lunch Menu Change

The following dates have lunch menu changes:  Oct 22, 2014 NO SPAGHETTI Southern Style Breaded Chicken Sandwich WG Bun  Gusto Fries   Peaches  Milk   Oct 24, 2014 Burrito White Bean Salsa Corn Chips  Sour Cream  Pineapple Milk   Oct 28, 2014 Pizza Romaine and Dressing Mandarin Oranges Milk  Sports Bites

Morrison High School Parent/Teacher Conferences

Morrison High School will hold Parent/Teacher Conferences on November 6th and 7th, 2014 at Morrison High School. Conferences will be scheduled at 15 minute intervals beginning on Thursday, November 6, from 1:00 to 6:45 p.m. and on Friday, November 7, from 8:00 to 11:45 a.m. . Individual notices will be

Marcie Leonard (1919 – 2014)

Marcie L. Leonard, 95, of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, October 21, 2014, at Good Samaritan Prophets Riverview, Prophetstown, IL. Marcie was born on March 27, 1919, in Marion County, MO, the daughter of Birdette (Young) and Nellie Gabe Wood Simmons. She married Clare “Pete” Leonard on November 8, 1941, in

Baked By Liz Celebrates Two Years

A celebration took place on Sunday, October 19, 2014 in downtown Morrison.  A street closure complete with a band and lots of baked goods to help Liz Fishbach celebrate her two years in business on the main street.  Many residents came out to enjoy the great food, music, and several

MCH Trick or Treat Saturday October 25

Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson St., Morrison IL will be hosting trick or treat at the hospital on Saturday, October 25, 2014 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. (after the Halloween Parade).  Bring your ghosts and goblins for some extra special treats!