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    Whiteside County Video Showcases Benefits of Doing Business in Northwest IL

    Posted on: October 18th, 2019

    The Whiteside County Economic Development office has recently produced a series of videos that showcase the assets of our Northwest Illinois Region. These videos are a testament to the myriad of opportunities and benefits that exist in our communities. Please check out these videos at the below link.   Click here to view videos.

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    Daycare Being Built in Morrison

    Posted on: August 27th, 2019

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    Last Lot in Morrison Business Park Taken

    Posted on: June 27th, 2019

      The last available lot in Morrison’s business park has been taken. The lot will become the new home of a daycare facility. The facility will be built then leased out to an entity to run as a daycare. Construction was held up a bit due to the recent rains, but now is moving along. […]

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    2019 State of IL Legislative Session Wrap Up Economic Development Notes

    Posted on: June 11th, 2019

        The end of the Legislative Session marked far more activity than in recent memory.  We saw a vote to legalize marijuana, passage of a $45 billion infrastructure plan, approval of six new casinos (Chicago, Waukegan, southern Cook County, Rockford, Danville, and near Marion), legalized sports betting, $40k minimum wage for teachers, passed a state budget, […]

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    Morrison’s City Administrator Provides Update

    Posted on: May 23rd, 2019

    **Municipal Project Update**     City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen Dear Reader: The City of Morrison starts its Fiscal Year on May 1st. It is a good time to review the actions of local elected officials that affect your life. The City Council’s job is to determine need and urgency and prioritize the most necessary projects […]

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    Woodlawn Arts Adds More Classes in Morrison

    Posted on: January 16th, 2019

    Woodlawn Arts Academy continues their partnership with Loft 112 this spring by offering more classes in Morrison. A variety of classes for all ages including private voice and music along with art classes for all ages in a variety of mediums. To sign up please call Woodlawn Arts Academy or visit Loft 112 Thursdays from […]

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    Morrison’s Loft 112 Wins State Award

    Posted on: November 30th, 2018

    2018 Governor’s Hometown Awards 2 Local Projects to be Honored at the Governor’s Mansion November 15, 2018 SPRINGFIELD – The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Commission) will present 23 localities with honors for the 2018 Governor’s Hometown Awards program during a special reception at the Governor’s Mansion on November 15, 2018 at […]

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    Morrison’s Vegter Steel to Expand

    Posted on: November 7th, 2018

    MORRISON – Vegter Steel Fabrication will break ground November 7 on an estimated $2.5 million expansion project. Vegter Steel was formed in Morrison in 2007, and the business has grown rapidly ever since. Owner Mike Vegter, a Morrison native, had been running another company, American Piping Group, in the Quad Cities, and now both businesses […]

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    Morrison to Host Open House on Main Street Design

    Posted on: October 5th, 2018

    There will be a public open house on Tuesday, October 16 from 6-8 p.m. at the Community Room at Odell Library in Morrison to view design concepts for Main Street. Representatives from Willett Hofmann & Associates Inc. will be on hand to answer questions.

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    Elected Officials to Visit Morrison

    Posted on: September 10th, 2018

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