Dear Editor: I am pleased to write this letter in support of Kris Schmidt for Whiteside County Sheriff. Kris brings nearly three decades of law enforcement experience to the position and has a proven track record as a dedicated public servant. Since my retirement as State Representative, I have made
Come and celebrate our artists. Be a part of Building the Big Picture, during The Loft on Main gala fundraiser. It will take place Saturday, October 20, 2018, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. The auditorium of Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, will be transformed for a
John Booker, Democratic Candidate for Whiteside County Sheriff, has been endorsed by Rock Island County Sheriff Gerald Bustos, Carroll County Sheriff Jeff Doran, and Bureau County Sheriff James Reed. The endorsements of the three Sheriffs are added to Booker’s earlier endorsements by current Whiteside County Sheriff, Republican Kelly Wilhelmi, and
Carol Chandler of Dixon, IL, is a retired hospital nurse with a Bachelors’ Degree, who likes to research, write, and share her knowledge with others. She is a member of the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society Board of Directors. On Monday, October 15, 2018, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.,
Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Cottonwood 4-H Club will host the annual Halloween Parade and Costume Judging, on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Line up begins at 12:30 p.m., outside Community State Bank, 220 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Those wishing to have their costume judged need to be in line
On Sunday, October 14, 2018, the Democratic National Committee highlighted Congresswoman Cheri Bustos’ work to earn the support of small town America, in a new web video. The video spotlighted Bustos’ recent trip to knock on doors of the people she represents in the town of Hamlet, IL, population 48.
The public is invited to watch Flag Football “Thursday Night Lights” this week, on October 18, 2018, at the Morrison Sports Complex. Games begin at 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. The last games of the season are at 10:00 a.m., Saturday morning, October 20. The City of Morrison’s Flag Football League
We live in a big world, which makes up a big picture. However, this big world, or big picture, is made up of smaller pieces: continents, countries, states, and communities. All of these parts, of course, can be subdivided into many smaller bits. When they are put together they re-form
Letter to the Editor: We often hear the saying, “Let’s look at the big picture.” And, that is exactly what I would like every reader to do. There have been posters, pictures, and articles advertising The Loft on Main’s gala fundraiser, “Building the Big Picture. But what does that
Join your friends and family to celebrate over 50 local artists and to raise funds for the future of The Loft on Main and its projects. Enjoy a festive gathering on Saturday evening, October 20, 2018, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., in the Morrison Institute of Technology Auditorium, at 701
What better way to find holiday, birthday, anniversary, or other special occasion gifts, than to experience one-stop shopping, at the Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary 3rd Annual Autumn Splendor Vendor Fair. The event is Friday, October 26, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Payment is by cash or check only.
Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, will host the annual Autumn Extravaganza Craft and Vendor Fair on Thursday, November 8, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Purchase lunch before or after you shop. Choose a pork chop, hamburger, or hot dog sandwich, chips, and a drink.
The Whiteside Forum will open their new season on Thursday, October 18, 2018, at 6:30 p.m., in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, in Morrison, IL, with Guest Speaker Marvin Arians. Arians is a Korean War veteran. He will give us some insight into
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D-IL) announced that, should Democrats be successful in winning back the majority in November, she intends to run for Assistant Democratic Leader. This would be the number four post in Democratic House Leadership. Currently, Bustos is the only Midwesterner and the only Trump-District Democrat in elected Democratic
Dear Editor: The Alliance Political Action Committee has endorsed Tony McCombie for the Illinois House in the 71st District. As the political arm of the Illinois Statewide School Management Alliance, the Alliance PAC provides the opportunity for individuals interested in education to endorse and contribute to candidates for State offices.