" Rock River Jazz Band is bringing the Big Band Era back, for a second live concert this month, on Saturday, July 25, 2026. This “Big Band Night” concert will take place from the bandshell beside Rock River, in Page Park, Dixon, IL. Music is from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m."
" Downtown Sterling, IL, will offer live music, local makers, family activities, great food, and community spirit, during the inaugural “Sterling Street Fest.” It takes place Saturday, July 25, 2026,from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Admission is free. Some seating will be available; bring lawn chairs. Explore downtown businesses, support local"
" The Morrison Community High School Class of 1966 will hold their 60th Class Reunion, on the weekend of Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3, 2026. ∗ A “Meet and Greet” will be held Friday evening, October 2, downtown at Double G Saloon, 113 W. Main Street, beginning"
" The Loft on Main will celebrate Third Thursday from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, July 16, 2026. The location is 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Drop in for no-cost, home-baked deliciousness and beverages; friendly conversation; options to admire artist-made items. Art costs begin at $5–many beautiful and/or"
" Written by Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. A large crowd filled the City of Morrison Community Room, in Odell Public Library, to witness the City Council meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026. The Transportation Enhancement from the City to Morrison Sports Complex is being considered, with three options for the"
" In June 2026 Morrison Community Unit School District #6 officially launched a comprehensive facility improvement project, in partnership with Veregy, a leading energy solutions provider. Infrastructure upgrades were scheduled to begin in June and reach completion in August, modernizing critical building systems across campuses. Crucially for families and staff,"
" Fitzgerald Pharmacy will transition to its new location at 100 W. Lincolnway (former Wells Fargo Bank), Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The location at 124 E. Main Street–below–will close early that day at 3:00 p.m. Opening Day is Thursday, July 23, at noon."
" Editor’s note: Journalist Ellen Wexler is a staff writer and Special Projects Editor, digital, for “Smithsonian” magazine. She covers history, archaeology, arts and culture, literature, and film. She published this fascinating report Friday, July 10, 2026. DNA cracked the code to reveal a nearly 250-year-old cold case. John Pumphrey"
" Seth Wenig, Photographer for Allied Press, captured this photo of New York City, NY, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, as the sky was doubly illuminated. He took the snapshot across the Hudson River, from Bayonne, NJ."
" On Sunday, July 26, 2026, Morrison Historical Society will host speaker Lonnie Rice at the City of Morrison Community Room, in Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. He will illustrate involvement of Morrison soldiers during the Civil War. There will be historical items on display. Doors"
" Editor’s note: Big boy No. 4014 stopped in Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Local resident and Union Pacific Railroad Pilot-to-the-Engineer Patrick Moore was able to wave to his wife, Sharon, for a few minutes. It was remarkable to see this impressive piece of railroad history up close! "
" The Rock River Jazz Band is bringing the Big Band Era back, for two live and free concerts, this month. Both are from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 11: “Big Band Night” Concert in the RB&W Park, Rock Falls, IL. Saturday, July 25: “Big Band Night” Concert in Page"
" The City of Morrison informs residents, businesses, and other stakeholders that City Hall will be closed, to accommodate staff training and the implementation of a new computer system, as follows. These updated closures are necessary, as the City completes the system conversion that will improve efficiency, enhance service delivery,"
" Press release from City Administrator Brian Melton. Businesses, organizations, and entities may be impacted by proposed improvements to U. S. Route 30 through Morrison, IL. This meeting is not necessarily a meeting for the general public, but a meeting to share information and obtain any feedback from identified business"
" The Morrison Junior High students who qualified for 4th Quarter Honor Roll status are listed, for the 2025-2026 school year. 6TH GRADE 6th GRADE STRAIGHT A’s (4.000): PEYSON DIRKS, KENDALL DUNCAN, LEELA ENGELKENS, KELSEY EWOLDSEN, ABBRIELLA FREYMANN, ADDISON HOOK, COOPER HOUZENGA, GRACYN HUGGINS, DAWSON KUEHL, QUINNE LUCKEY, CORALINE RIDER,"