Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce invite questions from the public for four candidates, in an upcoming Candidate Forum, on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. It will take place from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue (IL Route 78, south), Morrison,
Editor’s note: Jerry Lindsey supplied the photograph. Compeer Financial, a Farm Credit cooperative, awarded a $5000 General Use Grant donation to White Oaks Therapeutic Center at the Whiteside County Fair, on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. The purpose of the General Use Grant Program is to fund programs and organizations whose
St. Mary’s Catholic Church has arranged for Lifetouch photography to come to the church and photograph parishioners, in order to create a parish Directory. The employee-owned American company was founded in 1936. Click here to view a gallery of Lifetouch photos: https://lifetouch.com/photo-ideas-gallery/. St. Mary’s Parish also will offer a family
CitizensforSchmidt.org cordially invites Whiteside County members of area communities to the Second Annual Family Chef Chicken Dinner, on Monday, September 24, 2018. Bring your appetite and questions to ask candidate for County Sheriff, Sergeant Kris Schmidt. The meal includes George’s (batter-fried) Chicken; French fries; a beverage. Serving times are from
Editor’s note: Photos are by Jerry Lindsey. On Tuesday, June 5, 2018, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Coordinator Meridith Layne, at right, presented a Because Nice Matters Customer Service certificate to Roxane Groenewold. The latter is the Cook at Isle of Rhodes restaurant, 111 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Her nominator
Dear Editor: On [Thursday,] August 13, 2018, the Whiteside County Republicans met for their monthly meeting….Chairman Kurt Glazier brought up the topic of Congressional Candidate Bill Fawell and the conspiracy theories that have been surrounding him, after reviewing alleged conspiracy theories posted by Fawell on social media. The Whiteside County
On the morning after Paint the Town, Sunday, September 16, 2018, join Morrison wrestlers for pancakes al fresco at the intersection of Genesee and Main Streets, Morrison, IL. The annual meal includes pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and coffee, for a donation to the wrestling program. Bring a companion or family
Editor’s note: This quintessential event photo is by Marta Bender. Paint the Town is a premier community endeavor, with 6000+ attendees. It has been a tradition for families and artists of all ages for more than two decades. Each year, citizens enjoy an al fresco morning-after pancake-breakfast (Sunday, September 16,
Editor’s note: Extend the event with a Sunday, September 16, 2018, pancake breakfast/brunch, with the Morrison Wrestling team on Genesee and Main Streets, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Saturday, September 15, 2018, is almost close enough to check the weather map, for making your plans to attend Paint the Town
Editor’s note: Jerry Lindsey submitted the photo. The video was reposted from the Morrison Community Unit School District Facebook page. There was a new Mustang Varsity Football Captain during the game against Spring Valley High School, at home on Friday, August 31, 2018. “Here come your 2018 Morrison Mustangs
On Tuesday, September 18, 2018, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Odell Public Library presents “In French Fiddle Tunes and Tall Tales: The Creole Story of the Illinois Country.” The entertainment will be held in the Program Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Musician and cultural historian Dennis Stroughmatt will
Heritage Canyon will come to life with the help of the Early American Crafters, on September 29 & 30, from 10AM until 4PM. This is Illinois’ Bicentennial Celebration – 1818 – 2018, so the FALL FESTIVAL at Heritage Canyon is going all-out! This year’s event is going to be bigger
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce would like to invite the community to celebrate Christmas at the 31st Annual Christmas Walk, on Saturday, December 1, 2018. The theme for this years event is “What Elves Do When Santa Is Away.” Bringing back some favorites from last year, plans include Business Open
Editor’s note: This report and photograph were submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison ARC Blood Drive Coordinator. The Morrison American Red Cross Blood Drive was held on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, from noon to 6:00 p.m., on its usual eight-week
Keep Morrison beautiful! Bring your recyclables to Water Works Park off W. Winfield Street, in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, September 8, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Click here for details on what will be accepted. For more information contact Flora at 815-772-4874 or by e-mail at FStralow@Mchsi.com. Sponsors