Events

Morrison Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting ceremonies are becoming so well-attended–by Chamber members, staff, and family–that Chamber Administrator Corinne Bender may need to order portable bleachers.  It can be a challenge for press photographers to include all the happy well-wishers. Such was the case again on Friday, October 12, 2012,

Racks of free Coats and Jackets for Kids are all sorted and ready to go to homes on Thursday, October 18, 2012.  Morrison Methodist Church’s Heritage Hall is the pick up location, at 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  This fourth annual community event is sponsored by Morrison United Methodist Church

The Whiteside Forum will host guest speaker Dr. Suellen Girard, Morrison Community Unit District #6 Superintendent of Schools, on Thursday, October 25, 2012, in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, starting at 6:30 p.m.  Dr. Girard will address the topic “Think Global,

The wall says it all:  quality, value, convenience, service, selection, advice, and style.  The former business owner, Black Hawk Lumber, displayed their work ethic at the entrance to 104 S. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL.  Now, it applies equally well to the new occupant, Morrison True Value Hardware, which has been

On Thursday, September 27, 2012, The Whiteside Forum, a Morrison non-partisan non-profit international affairs group, hosted a round-table discussion on “Think Global, Act Local:  Volunteerism” in the program room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  Attending the event were: Amber Wood of the Red Cross

The Morrison Historical Society welcomes the public to a Civil War presentation and film viewing, Sunday, October 14, 2012, beginning at 1:30 p.m.  The location is Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  The museum opens at 1:00.  Come early to view exhibits and enjoy a bag of goober

Tuesday, October 2, 2012, was a day much anticipated in the northwest area of Illinois and eastern Iowa.  Thomson, IL, hosted the official announcement of the purchase of the Thomson Correctional Center.  The price was $165,000,000.  The prison was completed in 2001. Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and U. S. Senator

The Morrison Historical Society invites the public to a Civil War presentation and film viewing, Sunday, October 14, 2012, beginning at 1:30 p.m.  The location is Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  Come early to view exhibits and eat “goober peas,” because the museum opens at 1:00. Donald

The last Morrison Farmers’ Market of the 2012 season was a fine finale.  Saturday, September 29, could not have been more pleasant for shopping, listening to The Heritage Trio’s live concert, visiting, or tasting.  Krissy Morris of Prophetstown, IL, baked artisan breads and delicious breakfast cookies and made natural peanut

The Morrison Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon Friday, September 28, 2012, to celebrate the expansion and remodeling of Casey’s General Store, 602 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  Do you know the two important changes implimented last year to offer customers added value?  In March 2011, the

Let’s read, Morrison!  Saturday, October 6, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., is the date and time for a bargain in books and baked goods. Come and browse at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The Community Room of the library complex will be filled with

What is volunteerism?  Why is it important?  Does it matter?  How does it help us as individuals, a community, or a global society? The Whiteside Forum is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit community group which sponsors presentations and discussions of issues of importance and interest to the public.  Issues chosen for conferences

3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Pleasant View Spooktacular event, 500 N. Jackson Street 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Public Trick-or-Treat hours and MHS Key Club Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. MHS Student Council Trick-or-Treat for the Food Pantry