March 27 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, March 27, 2020. Arrests:  On Monday, April 6, 2020, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Morrison Police responded to FS-Fuel 24, Morrison, IL, regarding the theft of a motor vehicle that had just occurred.  During the

Enterprise Zone Good First Quarter. What Next?

First the good news.  First quarter 2020 economic activity in the Whiteside Carroll Enterprise Zone (WCEZ) came in at an impressive rate!  There were three project applications approved with a $33.5 million investment in the WCEZ.  Additionally, 207 jobs were created or retained.  This followed on the heels of full

Morrison Friends Food Pantry Status

Morrison Friends Food Pantry Director Kaywyn Beswick submitted this report. Several wonderful people have reached out to me in the past few weeks, asking how the pantry is doing, what are the needs, and what can Joe Q. Public do for the pantry at this unprecedented time of uncertainty.  I

Bustos Named Finalist for Exceptional Constituent Services

On Thursday, Aprl 2, 2020, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos was named a finalist for the Congressional Management Foundation’s highly-competitive and distinguished “Democracy Awards,” in the Constituent Service category.  The nomination recognizes Congresswoman Bustos for excellence in the way her office interacts with, assists, and serves, residents of the 17th Congressional District.

Fire Department Delivers Birthday Wishes

Like students across the United States, Morrison children are confined to home, during the “Stay Home” initiative, to combat exposure to, and spread of, coronavirus.  Some might miss the usual celebration of their birthday during this confinement.  Organized by Tony Belha, Morrison Fire Department has followed the lead of other

Grove Hill Cemetery Clean-Up April 6-10

Spring weather is time for the Annual Cemetery Clean-up at Grove Hill Cemetery, in Morrison, IL. From Monday, April 6, through Friday, April 10, 2020, Grove Hill Cemetery maintenance staff will remove and dispose of grave site decorations, as part of the annual clean-up program. Individuals who wish to save

Playgrounds are Closed, Advisory Board Meeting is Postponed

Parks and Recreation Coordinator Katie Selburg reported the “Parks and Recreation Advisory Board [has] made the decision to postpone our next advisory board meeting to…Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall,” 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower-level Conference Room. “All Morrison Parks are still

Sheriff’s Report of Tree Damage

On Saturday, March 28, 2020, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies, along with Prophetstown Fire and Prophtetstown Police, and the Illinois State Police, responded to the area of Lomax Road west of Perkins Road, in rural Prophetstown, IL.  Once on scene it was determined there was damage to power

March 2020 ARC Blood Drive Report

Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison Blood Team Leader, submitted this report.  Photos are by thecity.com. It was an unprecedented day at the second American Red Cross blood drive of 2020 in Morrison, IL.  The news was flooded with COVID-19 pandemic information, and there was concern in the air.  On Thursday, March

Urgent Need for Manufacturers of Needed Supplies

Whiteside County Economic Development (WCED) sent an email message to local businesses and other economic development partners on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Gary Camarano, Whiteside County Economic Development Director, said, “We want to get this important message out to all Northwest Illinois Region manufacturers, and we don’t want to miss

Morrison Legionnaires Celebrate 101 Years

Finance Officer and Sergeant-at-Arms Jerry Brearton submitted this article. The American Legion was begun immediately after WW I, in 1918.  The 6:00 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2020, meeting began at American Legion Post 328, 306 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with a small 101st Birthday party, complete with cake, ice

March 24 Blood Drive at Kingdon Life Community Church

Kingdom Life Community Church, 11429 Ward Road, Morrison, IL, will host a community Blood Drive on Tuesday, March 24, 2020.  Unfilled appointment times are from 5:35 to 6:00 p.m. Donors must sign up online at www.bloodcenterimpact.org.  Use code 1437 to locate the drive. Nurses will take doors’ temperature upon arrival.