Throughout 2019, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos fought for Illinoisans, securing a number of significant victories. From helping Gold Star families and injured veterans, to increasing rural access to healthcare, to working to lower prescription drug costs, Congresswoman Bustos worked across the aisle to deliver commonsense solutions for Illinois families. Highlights include
At 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Executive Director LeAnn Schaefer, presented Because Nice Matters Customer Service certificates to a pair of employees, at Kunes Country Auto Group of Morrison, 627 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Two women named Nancy, who work in the Service Department,
Morrison Rotary Club donated new Harvest Hammer shirts from prior races to the Morrison Friends Food Bank, April House Children’s Advocacy Center, and Morrison Community Hospital. These shirts are provided to adults and children who need something nice to wear, but who may not have the resources to purchase them.
Morrison, IL, firefighters planned for Christmas on Saturday, November 23, 2019, by holding their Morrison Fire Department Sandwich Sale and “Caring for Our Community” toy drive. Generous Community members help by donating toys or money to purchase them. Annually, MFD distributes gifts to local school children in need. Families are
Over 60 local citizens, plus Administrative staff and Council Members, attended a Public Informational Meeting on Monday, December 16, 2019, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The City of Morrison Community Room, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, displayed architectural drawings of a “2020 Main Street and
The Loft of Main will host its free “Third Thursday” event from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, December 19, 2019. Sharon Boyles, Sandra Crouse, and Marcia Haag have delicious bakery and good coffee to enrich friendly conversation. The holiday time frame allows men and women to relax in the
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 12-06-19 at 1:56 a.m., Donald W. Johnson, age 42 of Dixon, IL, was stopped by Deputies on U. S. Route 30 east of Morrison, IL, for an equipment violation. Johnson was arrested for Driving While
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Wednesday, December 6, 2019. Arrests: No arrests to report.
Become a great babysitter and show parents that you take that responsibility seriously, by becoming American Red Cross babysitting certified. YMCA of Sterling, IL, will host a comprehensive Babysitting Course at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Monday, December 23, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
On Saturday, December 7, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office held its first, annual Shop with a Sheriff experience, initiated by Sheriff John Booker. He had approached Montmorency School District 145, in Rock Falls, IL. Deputy Michael Leighton then spearheaded event details with the
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Wednesday, November 27, 2019. Arrests: On Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at approximately 11:56 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Jose D. Hernandez Avalos, age 63 of Rock Falls, IL.
These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. On 11-26-19 at 10:05 p.m., Francis I. Austin, age 29 of Omaha, NE, was stopped on Interstate 88 at mile marker 21 for speeding 105/70 MPH. He was arrested, transported to the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office,
Morrison High School Band Director Tyler Sutton invites community members “to jump in and play along with” his students in a Community Pep Band. “The more, the merrier! “Anyone who has played an instrument in the past or still plays an instrument is invited to participate. There will be a
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, November 15, 2019. Arrests: On Sunday, November 17, 2019, at approximately 9:14 p.m., Morrison Police responded to 321 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, after receiving a report of a domestic at this residence. As
Morrison High School Principal Corey Bielema stated, “We at Morrison High School are very proud of Hannah Stralow,” a Senior at MHS. She has been named a Semifinalist for the 2020 class of the Coca-Cola Scholars Program, among 1928 high school Seniors. Students were selected as Semifinalists from a pool