Revised Hours at Morrison State’s Attorney’s Office

Editor’s note: Whiteside County State’s Attorney Terry A. Costello submitted this report. At the present time, a new air conditioning system is being installed in the Whiteside County Administration Building (Courthouse) in Morrison, IL.  A critical part needed to make the air conditioning system operational has yet to arrive to

Revised Hours at Morrison Circuit Clerk Office

Editor’s note:  Whiteside County Circuit Clerk Sue Costello submitted this report. If it’s not one thing, it’s another.  Isn’t that how the saying goes? The new air conditioning system scheduled to be completed is missing a crucial part.  Because of the Coronovirus pandemic, this part has been delayed.  Unfortunately, this

May 22 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, May 22, 2020. Arrests:  On Friday, May 22, 2020, at approximately 10:05 p.m., Morrison Police responded to 408 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, regarding an emergency 911 call made from this location.  As a result

June 6 Community Rally Against Hate

Editor’s note: If you wonder how to make a positive change for racial justice, follow this link to 75 ways to make a difference:  https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234. On Saturday, June 6, 2020, the public is invited to participate in a Morrison Community Rally Against Hate, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., at the

Rock River Chapter DAR Recognizes Good Citizens

Because of this year’s unusual circumstances, members of Rock River Chapter DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) were unable to come together to present their annual Good Citizen awards.  Six high school students were recognized for 2020.  Rock River Chapter DAR wishes these young men and women the best, as

Cub Scout Registration

Calling parents of all children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.  Please join us at the City of Morrison Community Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street,  Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, August 27, 2019.   Between 6:00 and 7:30 p.m., parents will receive information and may register their child

Rep. McCombie and City of Savanna to Host Blood Drive

State Representative Tony McCombie and the City of Savanna/Savanna Fire Department are promoting the Savanna Community Blood Drive, on Wednesday, June 1, 2020, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. The location is Savanna Fire Department Truck Bay, 101 Main Street, Savanna, IL. Appointments are requested.  Please call Rep. McCombie’s office at

Driver Services Facilities Reopen with Expanded Hours

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced his office’s reopening plan, beginning Monday, June 1, 2020.  The first two months will focus on serving only new drivers; customers with expired Driver’s Licenses/ID cards; vehicle transactions.  Currently there are more than 700,000 expired Driver’s Licenses/ID cards and 1,900,000 expired vehicle registrations.

Isabel Bloom Closes Two of Three Stores

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Isabel Bloom notified customers via email that stores in Moline, IL, and LeClaire, IA, will close.  “The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many challenges and  hardships for small businesses,” said the Thursday, May 28, email.  “All of our stores have been closed since [Wednesday,] March 18. 

Order Take-Out Art at The Loft on Main

Beginning Friday, May 29, 2020, The Loft of Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, offers window shopping experiences with curbside pickup.  Storefront windows currently display the work of 42 artists. Customers will call Board member Sharon Boyles at 815-718-3682 to purchase an item and schedule a time for pickup. 

May 21 Sheriff’s Arrest Report

On Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 4:30 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies made a traffic stop on a 1998, black, Buick Riviera in the 500 block of E. U. S. Route 30, Rock Falls, IL, at the entrance of Crystal Lake Motel.  As the Deputies approached the Buick Riviera, they observed

Testing Secured for Transferred Inmates

On Monday, May 18, 2020, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), Senator Dick Durbin (IL), Senator Chuck Grassley (IA), Congressman David McKinley (WV-1), and Senator Tammy Duckworth (IL), announced [gratifying news….]  The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), in coordination with the United States Marshals Service (USMS), now will test all inmates for

April House Receives May Donations

Executive Director Carrie Melton acknowledged two, generous, May 2020 donations, to benefit April House Children’s Advocacy Center of Whiteside County, 501 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. These timely donations of $1190 will cover all costs to replace an outdated, dysfunctional recording system.  New audio visual equipment (television and computer) will

Register for Summer Reading Club by May 31

The Odell Public Library building may still be closed, but Summer Reading Club is open for registration.  Sponsored by United Way of Whiteside County, SRC is open to all children entering preschool through 8th grade.  SRC encourages children to continue reading over the summer break, by offering fun and educational

Cell Phone Acts as Digital Library Card

Odell Public Library’s Instant Digital Card enables Morrison, IL, residents to read ebooks and hear audiobooks for free.  If you have no library card, that is no problem!  Residents can instantly sign up for a digital library card through any smartphone or computer.  Sign up for an Odell Public Library