MCH Foundation Auction Now Open

Morrison Community Hospital is currently conducting an auction of the baskets shown below, in the lobby, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL. Tickets can be purchased for $5 apiece or $20 for five. Shoppers can “bid” on each item by placing a ticket in the corresponding box. The more tickets

Random Referenda notes for future article

‘Barry Dykhuizen <bdykhuizen@morrisonil.org>;, ‘City1.com’ <stephanie@thecity1.com>;, ‘CSBank – Andrea Pfister’ <andrea.pfister@commstbk.com>;, ‘Farmers Insurance – Angie VanderVinne’ <avandervinne@farmersagent.com>;, ‘Jean Eggemeyer’ <jeaneggemeyer@hotmail.com>;, ‘Katie Coates Selburg’ <katiecoates13@gmail.com>;, ‘MCH – Pam Pfister’ <ppfister@mchstaff.com>;, ‘MCUD #6 -MJHS-Joe Robbins’ <joe.robbins@morrisonschools.org>;, ‘Scott Stocker’ <scott@securitypluswireless.com>;, ‘State Farm – Jan Roggy’ <jan.roggy.iedt@statefarm.com>;, ‘Wells Fargo – Brandi Renkes’ <Brandi.L.Renkes@wellsfargo.com>; Heather Toppert

Letter from Chamber Board Members

A debate exists within the United States government and American society at large, over whether the one-cent coin, commonly called the penny, should be eliminated as a unit of currency in the United States.  In contrast, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors would like to champion the extraordinary impact

Reception for Corinne Bender October 17

Chamber of Commerce Administrator and Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) Director Corinne Bender will resign her positions effective Friday, October 17, 2014.  The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will host a celebration of her years of service to Morrison businesses and the general population on that day, from 11:00

October 14 City Council Report

On Monday, June 23, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Everett Pannier at 7:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  The meeting was adjourned 31 minutes later. In attendance were City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen; Aldermen Curt Bender,

Ernest “Red” Spencer, Jr. (1940 – 2014)

Ernest “Red” Spencer, Jr., 74, of Lyndon, IL, died Wednesday, October 15, 2014, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Red was born October 5, 1940, in Dixon, IL, to Ernest E. and Alveretta M. (Keep) Spencer. He was educated in the Rockford, IL, grade schools and attended Milledgeville High

An Introduction to the Federal Historic Preservation Tax Incentives Program

Webinar Introductory Level – Thursday, October 30, 2014, 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. (eastern)·         Register now. The Federal Historic Tax Credit has become an important incentive for the preservation and rehabilitation of commercial and rental residential historic buildings. It is one of the Federal Government’s most successful and cost-effective community revitalization

Give the Chamber Your Two Cents October 20

Morrison Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors will host an informational meeting for the public on Monday, October 20, 2014, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., at the City of Morrison Community Room, in the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  The topic of discussion will be two

P.E.O. Chapter FL Starts a New Year

This article was submitted by LuAnne Navarra, P.E.O. Chapter FL Corresponding Secretary. On Tuesday, September 16, 2014, members of P.E.O. Chapter FL met for dinner and a meeting at the Oak Room Restaurant, 903 W. Morris Street, Morrison, IL.  Vice President Suellen Girard led the meeting. This year the Chapter

Volunteer Millers to Host Arctic Bird Program on October 22

The Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant Windmill in Fulton, IL, will host their October program on Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 Tenth Avenue in Fulton.  The Cultural Center is located across the street from the city’s authentic

Honduras 2015 Mission Team Fund Raiser

Enjoy breakfast or lunch with your friends on Saturday, October 18, 2014, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, and support the mission trip of local citizens. Breakfast choices are homemade biscuits and gravy, scrambled egg burritos, and homemade cinnamon rolls.

Thomson Causeway Trick-or-Treating October 18

Bring the family for a night of fun and trick-or-treating during the annual Trick-or-Treat in the Park, held at the Thomson Causeway Recreation Area. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2014, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. One night a year, ghouls and goblins take over the campground, as

MHPC Building History #42

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application.  In the hopes

MHPC Building History #41

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) has applied to nominate an appropriate portion of the community’s commercial district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  With the assistance of our consultants, the MHPC has spent months researching and writing the substance of our application.  In the hopes