Friday, October 2, 2026, after 2:00 pm
East Main Street, Jackson St to Orange St
Parking may resume after parade
Go Mustangs!
CITY OF MORRISON PROVIDES UPDATE ON U.S. ROUTE 30 RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
The City of Morrison is providing the following update to the community regarding the Illinois Department of Transportation's (IDOT’s) ongoing U.S. Route 30 reconstruction project through Morrison.
IDOT has compiled comments received from the first and second public meetings. IDOT is currently reviewing those comments and will be providing responses soon.
IDOT has also conducted several stakeholder meetings as part of the ongoing project evaluation. Another stakeholder meeting with the Historic District - Hill Section is scheduled for September 30.
Structural studies have been conducted on downtown buildings that could potentially be affected by the proposed three-lane configuration. IDOT is currently awaiting the complete results of those studies.
Once the information from the various studies, public comments, and stakeholder discussions has been compiled and reviewed, IDOT will make a presentation to the Morrison City Council during an open session. The City Council's input will be considered by IDOT as it evaluates the alternatives and determines the preferred alternative.
IDOT will announce the preferred alternative at a subsequent public meeting.
In the meantime, community members are encouraged to continue providing comments and input directly to IDOT through the special e-mail address established for this project, which is:
dot.d2.30morrison@illinois.gov
IDOT has indicated that comments submitted through this e-mail address will be reviewed and considered as part of the project decision-making process.
Additional information, including background on the project and updates regarding its status, is available on the City of Morrison's website at:
https://www.morrisonil.org/page/us-rt-30-reconstruction-project
The City of Morrison appreciates the continued interest and participation of residents, businesses, property owners, and other community stakeholders as this important transportation project moves through the planning and evaluation process.
New Online Services for the City of Morrison!
No parking on MAIN STREET from Cherry to Orange, GENESEE STREET, from Market to Lincoln Way, and BASE STREET, from Market to Lincoln Way.
Serve as an Alderman!
Filing for the 2027 Consolidated Election is open until Nov. 16, 2026
For more information, contact City Hall at 815-772-7657 or by stopping in at 200 W. Main St.
Thank you for your understanding,
tolerance and cooperation!
Friday, July 24, 2026
8:00 am
Morrison City Administrator Brian Melton will discuss all things Morrison!
Topic will be .... WATER!
ATTENTION City of Morrison Residents
The City of Morrison is looking to make improvements at Waterworks Park, to enhance the overall experience that the park provides and provide additional amenities for the City’s residents. The City’s proposed project is for the addition of a Splash Pad at Waterworks Park. The City is currently working to gather costs and public input about the potential improvements, which is why the City is asking for resident feedback. The City is inviting residents of Morrison to attend the Public Information Meetings to discuss the proposed project. There will be two total meetings held – July 27th at 6:30 pm & August 24th at 6:30 pm. Both meetings will be held at the Odell Public Library in the Community Room – 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. 61270.
The City is looking to apply to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) – Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant program. This grant program can pay up to 50% of the overall eligible project costs, which will provide the City with financial assistance and help in stretching the City’s revenue to complete additional projects.
For more information on the City’s proposed project or the public information meetings, please contact the Morrison City Administrator, Brian Melton, at 815-772-7657.
This is an open house-style meeting. Come anytime between 1 pm and 6 pm on Tuesday, July 21!
Community Room (Odell Public Library)
307 South Madison Street
Morrison IL 61270
Bills were mailed and emailed out today, July 10th. Again, there will be no late fees during this July billing cycle.
More information for online access within our new software will be available next week!
Thank you for all your understanding and patience!
Although the system conversion and training is going well, we need a few more days!
We do appreciate your understanding, tolerance and patience!
Friday, July 3 CLOSED all day – Independence Day (Observed)
Monday, July 6 Open for regular hours
Tuesday, July 7 CLOSED all day – System Conversion & Training
Wednesday, July 8 CLOSED all day – System Conversion & Training
Thursday, July 9 CLOSED all day – System Conversion & Training
Friday, July 10 CLOSED all day – System Conversion & Training
Monday, July 13 Open and resume regular hours!
These closures are necessary as the City completes the system conversion that will improve efficiency, enhance service delivery, and provide a more streamlined experience for residents and businesses.
During this transition period:
Online services will be temporarily unavailable.
July Utility Billing will be delayed and mailed no earlier than July 10th.
Response times for certain services may be delayed.
Phone calls to City Hall may not be answered. Please leave a message or try again later!
Emergency and public safety services will not be affected.
The City of Morrison appreciates the public’s patience and understanding as staff work to implement these exciting improvements! Updates regarding closures and service availability will be posted on the City’s website (www.morrisonil.org), the community calendar, and social media accounts (thecityofmorrisonil).
For urgent matters during closures, residents and businesses are encouraged to contact City Hall via email or leave a voicemail, and staff will respond as soon as possible. Specific contact information is available on the City’s website.
Public Hearing
July 13, 2026 at 6:30 pm
Community Room, 307 S. Madison St.
Public Hearing for the City's grant application to the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program to construct a shared path for pedestrians and cyclists, connecting the east end of Morrison with the rest of the community.
This is the first Public Hearing to engage the community for feedback.
This Public Hearing will precede the regular City Council meeting.
