Downtown Morrison was a festive and joyful location as families gathered to enjoy the annual Christmas festivities. The evening began with the tree lighting ceremony accompanied by local voices from the junior high that added Christmas sounds to the cold, snow covered, but bright streets that were lined with families
Jewelry Artist, Mary Katos, will be at The Loft on Main on Saturday, December 6, 2025, to offer jewelry repair. Whether your jewelry item is too big, too small, or broken, bring it in, and she will try to alter and/or repair it. The Loft on Main is conveniently located
On Saturday, November 8, 2025, Southside School will hold the annual Holiday Craft Fair from 9:00 a .m. to 2:00 p.m, Food and concessions will be available for purchase. The location is the Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL.
Friday afternoon in Morrison saw the streets lined with visitors eager to view the 2025 Homecoming Parade.
by Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor The skies were grey, the winds blowing, but the excitement of gathering Easter Eggs by the youth wasn’t lessened. The numbers began to form around 1:30 p.m. in anticipation of the Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at Resthave Nursing home in Morrison
Dr. Bradley Yaklich was the recipient of the Morrison Chamber of Commerce “Citizen of the Year Award.” He was honored at the Chamber’s Networking Event and Annual Meeting, held Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. The award program was instituted, and will
Carol Chandler returns on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 6:30 p.m., to Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison, Morrison, IL, for a third enlightening presentation. Researcher Chandler will present “Women: Their Strength and Courage in Building Our Country.” She previously spoke at the library about the Orphan Train and about
Photograph submitted by Hillary Blevins. A new personality joined the Morrison High School athletic teams, on Friday evening, September 8, 2023. Kudos to District staff who brought the request to Morrison Athletic Boosters. The organization purchased an imposing mustang costume, indicative of this light, wild horse. Mustangs are noted for
Come explore 3-dimentional art along the Rock River, at the RB&W District Park in Rock Falls, IL. Rock Falls Tourism will host its 6th annual Art in the Park Sculpture Walk, on Saturday, September 2, 2023, from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. Area community members are invited to get the first
As the creator and host of the PBS series, “The Joy of Painting,” Bob Ross was a fixture on television for over a decade, where–for 30 minutes each week–he taught us to paint. Ross made art and painting accessible to anyone, to learn from the comfort of their living room.
Morrison High School Key Club and Kiwanis Club offer the public a summer cookout, tasty snacks, and refreshing soft drinks, during their Saturday Sandwich Sales. Stop by the “sandwich corner” at U. S. Route 30 and Cherry Street, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for grilled sandwiches. Proceeds benefit Kiwanis
Since 1989, the Whiteside County Fair Board has sought to honor those who have made an extra effort to support and make the annual Fair as much fun as possible, for all those who participate and attend the many shows and events. The Board is pleased to announce that the
During the recent Morrison, IL, Memorial Day program at Veterans Park, on Monday, May 29, 2023, American Legion Post 328 Commander Larry Zuidema had read a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of Mark Schuler, who was not in attendance. Throughout the years, Schuler has served as driver for local dignitaries
Article written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey; photo taken by Don Reed. Morrison Garden Club has been beautifying the community since 1948, owning a goal of stimulating the knowledge of gardening and encouraging civic pride. The garden club meets on the first Thursday of each month. Contact Sharon Moore at
Article written and pictures taken by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The City of Morrison, IL, Community Room at Odell Public Library was standing-room only on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab and Education staff presented their mission and exposed those attending to the native birds of prey of