On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses. This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to be used at select businesses. Certificates are given to anyone who purchases more than
Editor’s note: Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives Michael Madigan received subpoenas on Friday, July 17, 2020, for documents. “Federal prosecutors said electric utility ComEd has agreed to pay $200 million, to resolve a Federal criminal investigation into a long-running bribery scheme that implicates Madigan. They say the company
Beginning Monday, July 20, 2020, Odell Public Library will allow patrons to come in and browse or use computers by appointment. Curbside services will continue with modified hours. In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, anyone entering the building (over the age of 2) will be required to
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, is now open by appointment. Wearing a mask and social distancing is required. We will continue to have window shopping and curbside pickup for those wishing to utilize extra precautions. Please call 815-718-3682 any day between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00
Whiteside County TRIAD is excited to announce two opportunities for the public to have documents shredded in a secure way. During the events, individuals will drive up, and TRIAD members will remove the items from the vehicle. So there will be no personal contact. If you have any questions, please
In November 2017, the Illinois Supreme Court created the Commission on Pretrial Practices. Its charge was to provide guidance and recommendations regarding comprehensive pretrial reform, in the Illinois criminal justice system. The full report can be found at https://courts.illinois.gov/Probation/FinalReport.pdf. We are proud to announce Whiteside County Sheriff John F. Booker
This bill could mean a large boost of funds for Illinois mine clean up. On Thursday, July 2, 2020, the RECLAIM Act (HR 2156) passed the U. S. House of Representatives. It is part of The Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2), a bill to address America’s infrastructure needs and to
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic that is currently gripping the world, Whiteside Carroll Enterprise Zone (WCEZ) posted increased activity in the second quarter of 2020. Seven new projects were approved, bringing the total number for the first half of the year to ten, with a total investment of $38.1 million, and
Everyone is welcome to enjoy being outside and to show their support of the Savanna Historical Society, 406 Main Street, Savanna, IL, on Sunday, July 19, 2020. The organization will host a “Car Cruise-In,” from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Car enthusiasts are encouraged to participate; there is no registration
At noon, on Thursday, July 9, 2020, Morrison Chamber of Commerce paid a pleasant visit to Rick’s Auto Body, Inc., 311 E. Linconway, Morrison, IL. Chamber members honored owner Rick Venhuizen with a certificate of appreciation and an insulated beverage cup. The certificate was presented by Chamber of Commerce Executive
On Wednesday, July 8, 2020, the Whiteside County Fair Board unanimously reached “a pretty tough decision” after factoring “lots of things,” reported member Brian Oostenryk, Sr. “There was a lot of discussion and mixed feelings. But in the end, we felt we made the right one.” The Board voted to
The City of Morrison will hold a Special Council Meeting on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. The location is the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The Agenda follows.
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at 5:00 p.m., in City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room. The Agenda follows.
Morrison Rotary Literacy Committee Chair Ellen Smith recommended a great program, to allow our Club to support the Odell Public Library Summer Reading program. Using our $500 donation the Library staff, chaired by Katie Rider, was able to purchase 200 books through Scholastic Book Company. Over 100 kids in Morrison
It is with sadness that The Children’s Art Preservation Association announces the cancellation of Paint the Town for 2020. This was not an easy decision to make. Our passion for this event is balanced with our responsibility to our community and those who participate across all ages, as well anyone who