June 27 Alumni Football and June 28 Hog Roast/Beer Garden

Family Friday night football is back.  The second Alumni Football USA game begins at 7:00 p.m. on Friday June 27, 2014.  The action–between adult Morrison, IL, Mustangs and Fulton, IL, Steamers–takes place at E. M. “Bud” Cole football field, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison.  Teams are eager to hit the gridiron

Free Community Meal Thursday, June 26

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host a Free Community Meal on Thursday, June 26, 2014, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.  Enjoy a salad bar with a selection of homemade prepared salads and fixings for greens, rolls, desserts, and drinks.  All are welcome. The church, at the

Local Students Named to Ashford Dean’s List

Ashford University’s faculty and staff are pleased to announce the Spring 2014 Dean’s List for its online program and the on-campus traditional programs.  The Ashford University student community includes people from every state in the U. S. and several foreign countries.

Dr. Bird is VP/Chief of Quality and Process Improvement

CGH Medical Center announces the appointment of Dr. William Bird to the position of Vice President/Chief of Quality and Process Improvement. Dr. Bird, who has been employed by CGH (and the former Sterling Rock Falls Clinic) since 1997, also brings nearly ten years of experience as Medical Director of the

County Parking Lot Resurfacing June 30

Whiteside County Sheriff Kelly Wilhelmi announced a parking lot resurfacing project will begin on Monday, June 30, 2014, at the Whiteside County Courthouse and Sheriff’s Office.  Weather permitting, this project is expected to last four-to-five business days. The main parking lot of these facilities will be closed during the project. 

Community State Bank Appreciates Customers on June 27

Each summer, Community State Bank, 220 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, honors its loyal customers with a picnic-beneath-the-tent, on the cormer of E. Lincolnway and IL Route 78, known locally as “the sandwich corner.”  The bank will host its annual Customer Appreciation Day on Friday, June 27, 2014, from 11:00

Thomas E. Dalton (1940 – 2014)

Thomas E. Dalton, 73, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at his home. Tom was born October 23, 1940, in Montello, WI, to Eugene Wesley and Blanche (Harris) Dalton. He was educated in the Montello Grade and High Schools in Montello. Tom served in the U. S. Navy

MHPC Building History #29

The Morrison Historic Preservation Commission (MHPC) is applying 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

May 2014 American Red Cross Blood Drive Report

Kaywyn Beswick, R.N./Morrison American Red Cross Blood Drive Coordinator, submitted this report. The weather was absolutely beautiful on Tuesday, May 22, 2014, but I think people had been waiting so long for a nice day, and our numbers showed it.  It was one of the slowest blood drives that I

Carlene Pruis (1936 – 2014)

Carlene Pruis, 78, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, June 23, 2014, at her home. Carlene was born January 19, 1936, in Morrison, to Carl and Anna (Huizenga) Pruis. She was educated in the Delphi Grade School and was a 1953 graduate of Morrison High School. She then graduated from Central

Last Call to See Brigadoon at the Goodman

Six tickets remain for the Saturday, July 19, 2014, matinee performance of the Goodman Theatre’s production of the first, large-scale, professional revival of “Brigadoon” in more than three decades.  Under director/choreographer Rachel Rockwell, a company of 28 dancers and singers breathe new live into the enchanting tale of an 18th

June 9 City Council Report

On Monday, June 9, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Board and Commission Reports Morrison Historic Preservation Commission Report of

Enjoy Lunch in an Urban Greenspace

Morrison Chamber of Commerce has a summer suggestion.  Looking for a comfortable place to enjoy your lunch outdoors, but still want to be close to all the downtown activity?  Be sure to visit Robert A. Milikan Park, located at 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  This pretty pocket park is

July 1 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of June 3, 2014, minutes New Business Unfinished Business

June 23 City Council Agenda

On Monday, June 23, 2014, the City of Morrison Council Meeting will convene at 7:00 p.m.in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL.  The Agenda follows. Call To Order Roll Call Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment Reports of City Officers Reports of Department Heads City Engineer