Bustos Is Winner for Exceptional Constituent Services

On Monday, August 16, 2021, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos was named the winner for the Congressional Management Foundation’s (CMF) highly-competitive and distinguished Democracy Awards, in the Constituent Service category. The award recognizes Congresswoman Bustos for excellence in the way her office interacts with, assists, and serves residents of Illinois’ 17th Congressional

Vendor/Craft Fair to Support St. Jude September 4

Kim Barragan seeks participants for a Vendor/Craft Show, at Whiteside County Fairground, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. The event will benefit St. Jude Children’s Memorial Hospital.  The date is Saturday, September 4, 2021. Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with free admission for the public. Sales tables

Schipper Honored by NIU

Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature. Annually, Northern Illinois University selects recipients to be invited to participate in the Marguerite F. Key Fellows Program.  The NIU Marguerite F. Key Fellows Program is focused on promoting the long-term growth and vitality of these places and people, by gathering and intellectually challenging Principals

Whiteside County Fair Honors “Corndog Billy”

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 Whiteside County Fair Board is pleased to

August 19 Third Thursday at The Loft on Main

The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host “Third Thursday,” on August 19, 2021, before doors open, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.  The public is invited to relax in conversation with free coffee, juice, and homemade treats.  Enjoy the hundreds of original pieces of artwork at

See Loft Artists’ Demonstrations Today

Use the E. Lincolnway rear entrance to visit The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Sunday, August 8, 2021.  Watch three artists produce art using various media.  Hours are 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Rose Rode During Her “Walk”

At the corner of N. Cherry and E. High Streets, the Editor met two Morrison, IL, youngsters who accompanied 12-week-old Rose on her Thursday, August 5, 2021, 6:00 p.m. evening walk. Rose is a Bernedoodle, blended from Bernese Mountain Dog and Poodle sire and dam.  The puppy at that point

August 5 Vendors at Farmers Market

To support National Farmers Market Week, Morrison Chamber of Commerce’s Pop-Up Farmers Market will be held August 5, 2021, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. The Third Wheel ( local entertainers Chris Mills, Greg Pruis, and Elizabeth Yaklich) will perform

KAST Fundraiser Aided Bark Park

In June 2021, KAST Laser Creations, 307 S. Orange Street, Morrison, IL, donated to the future Morrison Bark Park by having a fundraiser.  The family-owned business sold engraved water thermoses with paw prints and a dog’s name on it.  Various colors were available.  They raised over $200 for the dog

August 8 Whiteside County Fair History Program

Morrison Historical Society Board of Trustees will host Mary Beth Dombroski, Morrison, IL, presenting a “History of the Whiteside County Fair,” on Sunday, August 8, 2021.  Doors open at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, at 1:00 p.m., for the 1:30 program.  Parking is available at the rear of the

Pop-Up Farmers Market August 5

Join us as we celebrate National Farmers Market Week!  The Chamber of Commerce announces a Morrison Pop-up Farmers Market to be held at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, August 5, 2021.  The hours are 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sales spaces are $20.  Monies

Because Nice Matters Award for Joe Gensini Excavating

Morrison Chamber of Commerce, 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, presented the workers of Joe Gensini Excavating, Hennepin, IL, with a Because Nice Matters award.  The tribute occurred on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at 12:30 p.m., in the Robert A. Millikan Pocket Park abutting the Chamber office. The award was presented

Because Nice Matters Award for Weets & Son

Morrison Chamber of Commerce honored Jeff Weets, Owner of Weets & Son Septic Service, LLC, with a Because Nice Matters award, on Wednesday, June 30, 2021.  At noon, Chamber members and Board members gathered for the presentation, at this Morrison, IL, septic and portable restroom service business.  Resthave Care &

Convoy Was Worth the Wait

The Military Vehicle Preservation Association’s (MVPA) transcontinental convoy of nearly 30 U. S. Army vehicles drove west through Morrison, IL, today, Thursday, August 22, 2019.  This procession was a replication of a 1919 Army Motor Transport Corps Convoy, which stretched across America along the Lincoln Highway, from Washington, D.C. to San

Horseback Happiness on Hazel Road

Azure skies and light, cooling breezes made for an ideal horse ride for mother and daughter, on Thursday, August 22, 2019.  The Editor followed them north on Jackson Street to her home on Hazel Road and engaged the women.  Bill VanBuren listened to the interview. Gwen Emmert, left, is a