Fulton Annual Christmas Walk December 1

Fulton, IL, hosts the Annual Christmas Walk on Friday, December 1, 2017, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Online registration for the Illuminated Run/Walk continues at getmeregistered.com. This year’s events are all held in the streets by de Immigrant Windmill.  Please join us. The agenda of events follows.  4:30 to 6:30–Boy

New April House Staff Host Open House

There was cause for celebration, Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at the Holiday Open House held at April House Children’s Advocacy Center of Whiteside County, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.  April House is located at 501 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, opposite the Whiteside County Law Enforcement Center and Court House. 

Heritage Canyon Christmas and Luminary Walks

The annual Christmas Walk at Heritage Canyon, 515 N. 4th Street, Fulton, IL, takes place on Saturday, December 2, 2017, from noon to 7:00 p.m.  The candle- and lantern-lit Luminary Walk is from 6:00 to 7:00. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in Town Hall to greet visitors.  Enjoy complimentary

Christmas Walk Open House at Morrison’s Heritage Museum

Morrison Historical Society Trustees held a group decorating party, Tuesday, November 21, 2017, prior the the Board meeting.  In less than an hour, the entire first floor of Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, was transformed for Christmas.  Trustees will host an Open House on Saturday, December 2,

Covered Bridge is Ready for Christmas

Three years ago, the Whiteside County Covered Bridge over Rock Creek was first embellished.  During the 2014 holiday season, attractive twin wreaths decorated both ends of the bridge.  Mt. Pleasant Township Supervisor Kent Shepard added rope lighting around “window” openings, which added charm to the darkness of November and December.

2017 Morrison Christmas Walk Events

Christmas festivities begin in Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, November 28, 2017, when bids open on decorated lanterns.  View and bid in the lobby of Wells Fargo Bank, 100 W. Lincolnway.  The weekend of Friday, December 1, and Saturday, December 2, is packed with food, music, and fun. The community Christmas

Recognizing Loved Ones Tree Lighting

Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, hosts its 26th Annual Tree of Lights ceremony on Thursday, November 30, 2017, at 3:00 p.m.  To recognize loved ones who have passed away, both the tree in the lobby and the outside evergreen tree, in the front yard of the adjoining

Have Breakfast with the Pons November 26

Did you spot the Senior Pons in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade® on Thursday, November 23, 2017?  Look for the girls with their teammates as they serve your breakfast, on Sunday, November 26, 2017, from 7:30 to 11:00 a.m. Morrison High School Pons will host a pancake breakfast in the

Garden Club Christmas Decor and Odell Sign

Thursday, November 16, 2017, was a near-freezing morning, but Morrison Garden Club members rose to the occasion.  Their goal was the annual decorating of 15 Main Street flower pots, in Morrison, IL. Their labors began long before decoration day.  “We started harvesting dried stuff weeks ago,” said Diane Garcia, as

Three City Staffers Decorate 50 Lamp Posts

Have you admired the greenery-draped lampposts along the Morrison, IL, downtown streets? Hundreds of feet of artificial evergreens were hauled from storage and entwined around lampposts, during the week of Monday, November 13, through Friday, November 17, 2017.  Main Street and offshoot side streets were prepared for the Chamber of

International Thanksgiving Fellowship Potluck Invitation

The International Thanksgiving Fellowship Weekend program has been a part of Morrison’s Thanksgiving tradition since the 1960’s and is sponsored by Morrison Rotary Club.  Pictured are 2016 potluck supper attendees. Come join us for a delicious potluck supper, and meet our college guests who are visiting Morrison, IL, over the

Successful Pons Fundraiser at Pizza Ranch

Five Morrison High School Seniors and one Freshman aided customers, cleared used plates, and escorted one Kindergarten student to the buffet, during their fundraiser at Pizza Ranch, 3900 E. Lincolnway, in Sterling, IL, on Monday, November 13, 2017, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Seniors received 10% of food sales during

April House Holiday Open House November 29

April House Executive Director Carrie Melton stated, “I would like to invite you to April House’s Holiday Celebration/Open House, on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.  Stop by, take a tour, and see what’s new at April House.  We hope to see you then!” April House Children’s

MFD Drive-Through Pork Chop Sale November 18

Firefighters Rob Vegter, left, and Kent Shepard are often available for Morrison Fire Department Pork Chop Sale events. Look for them and other dedicated Department members on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at the station, 206 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, during the annual sandwich sale. You can attend this drive-through

Window Painting at Kunes Country

The Druien family of Milledgeville, IL, returned for a second year, to decorate four storefront windows at Kunes Country of Morrison, 627  E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  Kunes Technician Justin Druien accompanied his wife (not photographed) and two daughters to the dealership on Monday, November 6, 2017, to begin sketching their