With the love, support, and compassion of my family and friends who are concerned about our future, as well as committed to building a better life together for our families, I am seeking election to the office of Sheriff of Whiteside County. I am excited for the opportunity to work
Lieutenant John Booker is running on the Democratic ballot for the office of Whiteside County Sheriff. On Monday, March 19, he submitted this invitation to family, colleagues, and friends, to celebrate his victory in the Tuesday, March 20, 2018, Primary Election. He is running unopposed by Democratic candidates. Although his automatic
On Thursday, March 15, 2018, The American Legion turned 99 years old. The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, celebrated the milestone during their monthly meeting on Monday, March 12, with cake and ice cream. The oldest and youngest members present cut the cake. They are Service Officer Dennis
Editor’s note: Joan Vander Bleek submitted this 2017 Father-Daughter Dance photo of husband Luke and daughter Tessa. Dancing with My Dad It may come as a surprise to many of you that I love to dance. I know it seems strange, that a girl, whose favorite pastime is sitting in
Prior to taking the Chief of Police position, with the Albany[, IL,] Police Department, I worked as a Patrolman and Detective for the Moline[, IL,] Police Department. Moline is one of the busiest agencies in the Quad City area, averaging 66,000 calls for service each year. While working as a
“Our world came crashing down,” stated Brad Weets, Morrison, IL, when four-year-old son Jeg was diagnosed with Niemann-Pick Disease (NPC) in October 2017. The family’s health crisis drove Whiteside County Sergeant Kristopher Schmidt, far right, to action. He explained that crisis was one of two reasons for organizing a Law Enforcement
Loft 112, the new art gallery at 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, is pleased to announce its partnership with Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, IL. Starting Monday, April 2, Woodlawn will host a variety of art and music lessons for all ages. To secure your place, register
Editor’s note: On Friday, March 16, 2018, Whiteside County Sheriff Kelli Wilhelmi approved this publication of his Facebook post as a Letter to the Editor. I haven’t posted on here for awhile and have tried to keep my composure during the upcoming Sheriff’s Election. I just want all of you
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17, 2018, several food and beverage choices will be offered in Morrison, IL, from east-to-west and north-to-south. Choose corned beef and cabbage meals, reuben sandwiches, desserts, and beverages with a nod to the Irish. Below are 17 options, several of which are
People have been moved to help Brad and Jenna Weets of Morrison, IL, in their fight to bring awareness to Niemann-Pick Disease (NPC.) Their four-year-old son, Jeg, has been recently diagnosed with NPC. With ever-soaring medical bills and associated costs, we, as a community, would like to bring awareness to
The Whiteside Forum will not have a guest speaker, on Thursday, March 22, 2018. Instead, guests will watch an hour-long TED talk, featuring author and historian Yuval Noah Harari. After the viewing there will be about half an hour for discussion on his topic, “Nationalism vs. Globalism: the New Political
The annual ecumenical Community Cross Walk is Good Friday, March 30, 2018, beginning at 12:15 p.m. (new time) at Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, and continuing to Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street. The public is invited to walk with others or watch
During March 2018, families can enjoy Morrison, IL, Easter Egg Hunts with their children, scheduled by a variety of hosts. Bring a container for each child. Kiwanis/MHS Key Club Egg Hunt, Kiwanis Park, 700 block of N. Genesee Street: The Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Kiwanis
Morrison, IL, and surrounding communities are in for a musical treat, on Thursday, March 15, 2018. The Moody Men’s Collegiate Choir concludes its Midwest Tour, with a 7:00 p.m. concert, at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street. The program is sponsored by Brethren in Christ Church of Morrison. The
Editor’s note: Albany, IL, Police Chief Wyatt Heyvaert endorsed Republican Candidate Kris Schmidt for Whiteside County Sheriff, on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Kris Schmidt Endorsement Today I come to you with 17 years of experience within the field of Law Enforcement: seven of those being with the Moline Police Department;