" Judy Holesinger submitted the press release. Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant in Fulton, IL, invite the public to a presentation by John Roland and Greg Obren, about the history of early aviation in Clinton County, IA Their program is Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at the Windmill"
" The 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which starts Tuesday, August 18, 2026, and runs through Saturday, August 22, will honor Kenny Ryals as Friend of the Fair. Each year, the Whiteside County Fair Board of Directors seeks to honor those who are an integral part of making our fair"
" On the Move is proud to recognize Citizens First Bank of Clinton, IA, for its generous $1000 donation, to the Kelly Park Court Reconstruction Project. This contribution brings the community one step closer to transforming the courts at Kelly Park and creating a safe and improved recreational space, for"
" Join us for First Presbyterian Church’s 6th annual Benefit for Morrison Fire Department, on Thursday, July 30, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m. The Church address is 100 E. Linconway. Enter the drive-up line on the west side of the building, on Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. Fire fighters will be"
" It is with immense sadness that Rock River Hospice & Home announces it will close its operations on Saturday, August 1, 2026. For more than four decades, the organization has served patients and families throughout the Sauk Valley and surrounding communities. Since 1982, Rock River Hospice & Home has"
" In 1979, Morrison, IL, Craig Brady, Tom Ellicott, and friends created two home movies. On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Brady classified them as “sophomoric humor.” Sophomoric humor (also called juvenile humor or schoolboy humor) is any type of humor that is considered silly, immature, or childish. Recently the feature"
" Submitted by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Monday, July 20, 2026, Morrison School Board of Directors convened with all members in attendance. Superintendent Dr. Matthew DeBeane reported on the painting project in process. All of the facilities offer an extremely positive effect. The Board discussion started with a [new"
" Editor’s note: Photo credit goes to DenGuy. On July 22, 1989, a Civil War reenactment of the Battle of Monacacy in Maryland took place. A formation of Union infantry moves forward to attack a Confederate position. This particular battle–which was technically a Union loss–delayed Confederate forces in their planned"
" The Episcopal Church of St. Anne, 401 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, will celebrate the Feast of St. Anne, our patroness, on Sunday, July 26, 2026, with Mass at 9:00 a.m. St. Anne is the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Jesus’ only grandmother. Mass will be followed"
" On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Congressman Eric Sorensen celebrated the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s bipartisan approval, of his STOP GAMES Act. This legislation [is designed] to lower prescription drug costs, by preventing pharmaceutical companies from abusing the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) citizen petition process [and] delaying competition"
" On Sunday, July 26, 2026, American history aficionado Lonnie Rice will offer a free public program about Morrison, IL, soldiers during the Civil War. Hosted by Morrison Historical Society, free presentation will be in the City of Morrison Community Room, [Odell Public Library], 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. "
" An attractive, welcoming destination at 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, inspired visitors to attend Third Thursday coffee hours, at The Loft on Main, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Kayla and Evan Sipes brought their children: left-to-right, Clark, Lexi, and Ivy. Staff member Sharon"
" Online entries are now being accepted for the 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs Tuesday, August 18, through Saturday, August 22, 2026. The Whiteside County Fair no longer publishes Premium Books. Pages are available online at www.whitesidecountyfair.org. Look for the “Entries/Premiums” at the top-right corner of the page,"
" This handcrafted, stone column stands in Grove Hill Cemetery, in Morrison, IL, on the edge of E. High Street. It and a companion Oak tree were dedicated by the [Morrison] Woman’s Relief Corps, No. 60, in 1929, “in loyal memory of Alpheus Clark Post No. 118, Grand Army of"
" 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."