The report was written by Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison, IL, City Council convened on Monday, August 24, 2026, and all Councilmen answered roll call except Sidonna Mahaffey. Opening conversation included the second request of an OSLAD grant that would fund a Waterworks Park Splash Pad Project.
City of Morrison Recreation Services Director Nathan Jacobs proudly announces the donation of a new Automated External Defibrillator (AED) to the Morrison Sports Complex. The AED will be placed in the main Concession building, to provide quick access to lifesaving equipment for athletes, families, coaches, staff, and visitors. Photographed
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. On Monday, July 10, 2026, Mayor Scott Vandermyde called the Morrison City Council to order, without Aldermen Matthew Tichler, Kevin Bruckner, Jr., and Todd Schlegel in attendance. The first action requiring an approval vote was unanimously passed, to allow a sign variance
Whiteside County, as Trustee, has completed their tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent for 2022 and mobile homes that were delinquent for 2023, and prior real estate taxes. The County, as Trustee, will now offer for sale the real estate and mobile homes obtained to
Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to noon, at the Highway Department building, 18819 E. Lincoln Road. The Agenda follows. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROUTINE BUSINESS A. Approval of Reports and Claims 1. Committee Motion: To approve the Budgetary
On Sunday, August 2, 2026, families are invited to a meet-and-greet event from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. “Floats & Votes” is designed to introduce Whiteside County Democratic candidates for office. Root beer floats will be served, and children’s activities will be provided, at the City of Morrison Community Room,
This report was written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. All members were present at the opening of the Monday, July 27, 2026, City Council meeting, which focused on a presentation of the proposed Waterworks Park Splash Pad Project. A representative of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources updated the
On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Congressman Eric Sorensen celebrated the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s bipartisan approval, of his STOP GAMES Act. This legislation [is designed] to lower prescription drug costs, by preventing pharmaceutical companies from abusing the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) citizen petition process [and] delaying competition
Written by Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. A large crowd filled the City of Morrison Community Room, in Odell Public Library, to witness the City Council meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026. The Transportation Enhancement from the City to Morrison Sports Complex is being considered, with three options for the
The City of Morrison informs residents, businesses, and other stakeholders that City Hall will be closed, to accommodate staff training and the implementation of a new computer system, as follows. These updated closures are necessary, as the City completes the system conversion that will improve efficiency, enhance service delivery,
Press release from City Administrator Brian Melton. Businesses, organizations, and entities may be impacted by proposed improvements to U. S. Route 30 through Morrison, IL. This meeting is not necessarily a meeting for the general public, but a meeting to share information and obtain any feedback from identified business
City of Morrison Utility Billing Delayed On July 7, 2026, the City of Morrison will be transitioning to a new computer software platform with BS&A Software to support utility billing, payments, and customer information. Due to this upcoming transition, utility billing for July 1 will be delayed. Utility bills are
By Jerry Lindsey The Morrison City Council met in Regular Session on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Morrison Community Room, 307 South Madison Street, Morrison, Illinois. The meeting was called to order by Kevin Bruckner Jr. at 6:30 p.m. City Clerk Mike Hemmer recorded the minutes.
On July 7, 2026, the City of Morrison transitioned to a new computer software platform, from BS&A Software, to support utility billing, payments, and customer information. As service expectations continue to evolve, the City of Morrison evaluated its current systems and chose a more modern, fully integrated solution–designed specifically
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report. The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, June 8, 2026, without Alderman Kevin Bruckner, Jr. in attendance. The Council heard from Karla Burns of the Morrison On The Move organization. She explained the details of the upcoming festivities being held on Saturday,