" Editor’s note: Photos are by Randall Larson, DVM. Visit Kalmar Kolors Alpacas during “National Alpaca Farm Days,” on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, 2026. The location is 9721 W. Lincoln Road, five miles west of Morrison, IL. Open House hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on"
" Editor’s note: The photo shows a Flock License Plate Reader at an Illinois University Campus. Whiteside County Sheriff John F. Booker reported, “The Sheriff’s Office has initiated an internal investigation, regarding the possible misuse of the Flock camera system, by a member of the Sheriff’s Office. “The matter was"
" Ballots will be mailed to voters who requested an early ballot, beginning Thursday, September 24, 2026. Early and in-person voting begins as soon as voters receive their mailed ballot. The location is Whiteside County Court House, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL. Whiteside County Democrats will offer rides for"
" Whiteside County citizens who requested a ballot for Early Voting or Voting-by-Mail will receive it within days. Today, Thursday, September 24, 2026, ballots will be mailed, in advance of the upcoming, Midterm Election, on Tuesday, November 3. The Whiteside County Clerk’s Office will mail about 100 ballots directly from"
" On Wednesday, September 16, 2026, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced he voted to pass the 2026 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA.) This critical, bipartisan legislation serves as a step towards bringing Federal funding for several water resource and flood control projects to Illinois’s 17th Congressional District. When the process"
" Morrison Community Hospital Marketing Director Mick Welding submitted the press release. The Morrison Community Hospital Foundation is proud to announce a $100,000 donation to Morrison Community Hospital, made possible through the generosity and continued support of employees, community members, patients, friends of the hospital, annual gala supporters, sponsors, and"
" On September 17, 1787, patriotic citizens across the land gathered to ring church bells–as they did in Philadelphia, PA, when the U. S. Constitution was first signed, at 4:00 p.m. On the final day of 2026 Constitution Week, Wednesday, September 23, Emmanuel Church’s carillon was supposed to play “Pealing"
" Woodlawn Arts Academy students will show their theater skills, with performances of “Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Kids,” the weekend of October 9, 2026. The Academy will present Dreamworks’ “Madagascar Kids” at Centennial Auditorium at Sterling, IL, High School. • 7:00 p.m., Friday, October 9 • 7:00 p.m., Saturday, October"
" The City of Morrison, IL, provided the following update to the community, regarding the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) ongoing U. S. Route 30 reconstruction project through Morrison. IDOT has compiled comments received from the first and second public meetings. IDOT is currently reviewing those comments and will be"
" Dr. Brad Yaklich submitted this latest race update on Friday morning, September 18, 2026. The gravel portion of the route is now paved. Many athletes are watching the weather for Saturday, September 19. Please note we WILL RUN the event, even in the rain. However, if there is lightning,"
" Key Club Advisor Brian Bartoz submitted the photo of participants in the last sandwich fundraiser. Morrison High School’s Key Club chapter and members of Morrison Kiwanis Club invite the public to their next Sandwich Sale, to be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the corner of U. S."
" This reminder is for those who have not yet registered for the Morrison, IL, Rotary Club Harvest Hammer/Duathlon on Saturday, September 19, 2026. After Midnight tonight, Thursday, September 17, the price increases by $5 per athlete. Click here to register: https://raceroster.com/…/event-organizers/legacy/Home. This year race categories include “Age 80 and"
" Editor’s note: The rain date will be from noon, Sunday, September 20, 2026, until 3:00 p.m. There will not be the traditional “Paint the Town” street painting event this September. The good news is, the PTT Committee is drafting plans for the 30th Anniversary Paint the Town experience in"
" On Wednesday, September 16, and Thursday, September 17, 2026, Circa ’21 Dinner Theatre offers two evenings of preview performances for “Rock of Ages.” Discounted tickets are only $45, which includes dinner. The Opening is Friday, September 18. Prices vary for Adults and Seniors. ∗ Opening Nights: Adults $73; Seniors"
" Area vendors are encouraged to display their merchandise on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Morrison Junior High, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL. The registration deadline to reserve a space is Thursday, October 1, 2026. Contact the school at 815-772-2183 or email sscraftfair@gmail.com."