" The Whiteside Forum’s annual book discussion will be led by crowd-favorite Professor Jessica Roisen of St. Ambrose University, on the topic of Parenting, on Sunday, February 22, 2026. Our book is “Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful, Little"
"The Digit-ILL team from Western Illinois University will host a free, Online Health Literacy training session, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Registration is not required, and the program is open to all. The session aims"
" Listed are students who earned status on the 2025-26 Morrison Junior High School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll. 6th GRADE STRAIGHT A’s (4.000): JADA ALVARADO, PEYSON DIRKS, KENDALL DUNCAN, LUMJETA DZELADINI, REHAN DZELADINI, LEELA ENGELKENS, ADDISON HOOK, COOPER HOUZENGA, DAWSON KUEHL, QUINNE LUCKEY, SAWYER MARINANGELI, CORALINE RIDER, TEAGHAN TIPTON, MELODY"
" On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the PADS homeless shelter in Sterling, IL, regarding an unruly subject who refused to exit a Whiteside County Public Transportation (WCPT) bus. Upon arrival, the subject, identified as 30-year-old Austin Hey of Sterling,"
" Morrison Rotary honored two Morrison High Schoolers as Students of the Month, for September, October, and November 2025 and January 2026. Morrison Rotary Club was pleased to recognize the first two Morrison High School Students of the Month in September, Levi Milder and Bella Scuchette, shown with Superintendent Dr."
" Eileen Pruis, Martha Kophamer, and Karen Real line dance in the front row, during lessons at the Community Room. Did you make any of the following New Year’s resolutions? • Try something new. • Meet new people. • Get more exercise. Morrison Line Dancing can help"
" This report is by Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. All the current Morrison City Council members answered the roll call at the Monday, January 26, 2026, gathering. After approving expenditures for bills payable ($71,597.65) and a final payment to Bader Construction for the PW Building Roof Replacement ($49,125.00) discussion progressed"
" Whiteside County Health Department issued this snow and temperature advisory. Please see the following update from National Weather Service Quad Cities and some links shared in a recent IEMA-OHS press release. • Dangerous cold is in place and will remain through Saturday morning, January 31, 2026. Wind chills of"
" At their regular meeting on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the Carroll County Democratic Central Committee decided to provide information on their preferred candidates for the U. S. Senate. The top three contenders for retiring Senator Dick Durbin are Congresswoman Robin Kelly; Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi; Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton. The"
" Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host a community Pancake Supper on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Donations will fund scholarships to send children to Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort, IL. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and applesauce. Pancake choices are"
"Rock Falls Tourism presents “Flock to the Rock ’26.” Join us on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Avenue, Rock Falls, IL. Before the event begins, everyone is encouraged to visit the Lower Dam area (300 W. First"
" Morrison, IL, Chief of Police Mike Moon submitted this Arrest Report and Citations issued, on Friday, January 23, 2026. On Thursday, January 15, 2026, Morrison Police arrested Steven A. Ferrell, age 55, of Aurora, IL, for Aggravated Battery to a Peace Officer, in Kane County. Ferrell was taken to"
" If you are sheltering in place today, Friday, January 23, 2026, due to dangerous cold temperatures, consider making a pie. So many food options can become the filling of one-or-two layers of dough. Try toasting naan or pita bread as an open, hand-held crust. Combine something savory: eggs, meat,"
" Due to expected extreme temperatures on Friday, January 23, 2026, the Morrison, IL, gallery, The Loft on Main, will not be open."
" Due to expected extreme cold warnings for Friday, January 23, 2026, Morrison Community School District #6 will be closed. Morrison students who also attend Whiteside Area Career Center (WACC) in Sterling, IL, will not attend. All activities and practices are cancelled. Non-students and those who must be outside will"