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City of Morrison Electric Aggregation Program
The City of Morrison is pleased to inform its community, that as the result of its public formal bidding process through Rock River Energy Services Co., the City has selected MC Squared Energy Services, LLC (mc²) to serve eligible residents and small business customers with electric supply services for a 24-month term beginning with the September 2024 ComEd meter read cycle. Participating residents and small businesses will receive a fixed electricity supply price of 7.65 cents/kWh.
Council Discusses Storm Damage and Clean-Up in Tampico
An early morning severe storm brought down trees, branches, and power poles and caused widespread damage and power outages to Tampico on Tuesday, June 25. ComEd reported 613 customers affected by the power outage, including the Village Hall, lift stations and water tower, which had to be powered by a generator during the outage. Most businesses stayed closed until power came back in the mid-afternoon, though the Post Office continued operations with limited services. The Tampico Fire Department offered refrigeration for anyone needing it for medical supplies. Neighbors helped each other and used chainsaws to clean up branches in their yards and neighborhoods.
Water Cycle Program at Odell Library on Tuesday
Kids of all ages are invited to join in for a fun and educational morning to learn about the water cycle through stories, activities, and even water balloons!. The free program is sponsored by Odell Public Library, the Whiteside County Agriculture in the Classroom, and the Whiteside County Farm Bureau Foundation.
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