Tonight's Historic Preservation Commission meeting is postponed until Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:00 pm.
The South Genesee Street construction project is scheduled to begin next week (week of May 12). This project will extend from the RR tracks to Winfield Street. New ADA sidewalk ramps, catch basins, surface milling, new asphalt surface and crosswalk markings are part of this project. The project is being completed by Helm-Civil (Freeport IL) and is expected to last about 4 weeks. Please expect temporary and partial closures during the project.
This morning, Interim Chief of Police Michael Moon was sworn-in by Mayor Vandermyde! Chief Moon has been serving the Morrison community since 2017. Before coming to Morrison, Chief Moon served as Chief of Police for the City of Savanna for more than 16 years. Thank you Chief Moon for your continued service!
Today is Recycle Day! The location is the Whiteside County Fairgrounds in Morrison! 9am to 12pm!
More information can be found on our website and the Community Calendar!
UPDATE: Road Closed Until Further Notice - East Wall Street between South Jackson Street and Ash Avenue. Local residents may access their homes from either end of the impassable area. The City apologizes for any inconvenience.
Due to a staffing issue at Republic Services, yard waste pick up is delayed. If your yard waste is not picked up yet today, it will be tomorrow.
The City of Morrison is accepting applications for a new part-time position of Code Enforcement Officer. An application must be completed and submitted by April 28, 2025 at 12:00 pm (noon). Applications and more information can be obtained at City Hall or online at www.morrisonil.org.
The City of Morrison is seeking qualified candidates for its next Chief of Police. Please visit our website at www.morrisonil.org for more information. Submission deadline is April 28, 2025!
Recycle Day 2025!
Please check out the Community Calendar on our website for the complete flyer and information!
Hydrant Flushing will begin Monday, April 7, 2025 and should be completed within one week. Please visit our website for more information at www.morrisonil.org.
Yard Waste Pick-Up resumes April 7, 2025 and will be on Mondays thereafter until November 2025
Check out our COMMUNITY CALENDAR !
This can be located at the bottom of our website's main page!
www.morrisonil.org
2025 Collection Schedules Posted for Refuse & Recycling Services
ROAD CLOSED - The east end of E. Knox St. will be temporarily closed starting Wednesday, Jan. 29 as the Morrison Community Hospital prepares to start their facility expansion project. This portion will be closed for approximately one week.
UPDATE - Phone Lines Restored!
Phone Lines Down at City Hall
We apologize for any inconvenience and will update this post as the status of our phone lines change.
Utility Billing Information - No Penalties for January
Please see attached information.
Happy Holidays!
Until further notice, the City of Morrison will NOT SNOWPLOW any newly graded ALLEYS. During a significant snow fall, the City may use its discretion for plowing alleys. We do apologize for any hardship this may cause during this temporary change in city snow removal services.
The City Council has accepted and approved its Strategic Plan and it's now available to the community! THANK YOU to everyone involved; elected officials, city staff, community stakeholders and NIU Center for Governmental Studies for your hard work, participation and cooperation in the development of this plan!
Alley work is scheduled to begin on Monday, December 16, 2024 in the TREE STREETS section. If you access the alleys between Pine, Cedar, Maple and Elm, along with Park Court Lane, please be aware of this activity. Access may be obstructed for periods of time.
