"Morrison Fire Department will hold its annual Drive-Through Pork Chop Lunch on Saturday, November 20, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. In addition to grilled pork chop sandwiches, there will be brats, hot dogs, chips, cookies, and a drink. All donations will be used to benefit the Fire Department’s"
"Morrison, IL, firefighters prepare for Christmas each November, during the Morrison Fire Department “Caring for Our Community” toy drive. Generous Community members help by donating new toys or money to purchase them. Annually, MFD distributes toys to children in need. Families are eligible if their children–through Junior High ages–attend the"
"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature. MHS American Government Teacher Brian Bartoz supplied the photos and commentary. It did not occur on Veterans Day. It was not a ceremony that had been performed on any consistent basis. It was, however, an event that will remain a memory for many"
"Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. As the Morrison Main Street Renovation moves closer to completion, details demand City Council decisions. The Monday, November 8, 2021, meeting was headed with a presentation from Sand Prairie, to be considered for the installation of the fiber internet planned. Sand Prairie is"
"On Friday, November 12, 2021, at 3:58 p.m., Whiteside County Deputies conducted a traffic stop, on eastbound Interstate 88 near mile marker 44, for a traffic violation. As the investigation progressed, the vehicle fled from the scene at a high rate of speed, against lawful commands. The Illinois State Police"
"The Bosma-Renkes Funeral Homes and Bosma-Gibson Funeral Home would like to invite everyone to attend their annual Holiday Remembrance Program, on Sunday, November 14, 2021, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at their Morrison Chapel. The Holiday Remembrance Program is a special service offered to commemorate loved ones during the holiday"
"Morrison Community Unit School District #6 seeks to hire a Paraprofessional Aide for Northside Elementary, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL. Questions should be directed to Principal Andy Harridge, at 815-772-2153. Description The classroom aide is under the direct supervision of the licensed staff member they are assigned based on"
"From noon to 5:00 p.m., on Friday, November 19, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department will hold a Pediatric Pfizer Clinic, for children aged five-through-11, in Fulton, IL. The location is at the CGH Fulton Medical Center, 1130 17th Street, Suite B. As with all vaccinations among individuals under 18, a"
"On Friday, November 12, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department is saddened to announce (1) 80+ death and 40 new, laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. Cases: (17) Under 20; (4) 20s; (9) 30s; (2) 40s; (2) 50s; (4) 60s; (2) 70s. Total Positive cases in Whiteside County are 8726;"
"The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, October 29, 2021. Arrests: No arrests to report. The following Citation was issued. Date Name Age Address Violation Cited 10-26-2021 Thomas J. Fletcher 67 Morrison, IL Failure to Reduce Speed (Accident) The public is reminded"
"The Whiteside Forum welcomes back Professor Emeritus Dr. Norm Moline, as he presents “Binding our State together: 200 Years of Canals, Railroads, Postal Service, Interurbans, and Roads.” This event is free and open to the public. It will begin at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, November 18, 2021, in the Community"
"To bring pleasure to overseas military personnel, Morrison High School Student Council members invite the help of the public. They are collecting useful and tasty items. See the list below. Likely every item is readily available in local stores. To make this a family learning experience, allow a specific amount"
"Editor’s note: See veteran-specific editorials and political cartoons on the Opinions/Editorials page. As its annual duty, at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, American Legion Post 328 honored America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of Country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common"
"The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reports the first human case of rabies in Illinois since 1954. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the diagnosis after testing at its lab. In mid-August 2021, a Lake County resident in his 80s awoke to find a bat on"
"Woodlawn Arts Academy of Sterling, IL, a United Way of Whiteside County Partner Agency, will stage the 2021 production of a Christmas favorite, “The Nutcracker” ballet. The cast includes 50 members, ages five-to-adult. Performances are 7:00 p.m., Saturday, November 20, and 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 21, in Centennial Auditorium, at"
