September 29 Resthave Family Fun Day

Editor’s note:  These 2023 photos were taken by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The public is invited to Resthave Family Fun Day, on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Resthave Care & Rehabilitation is located at 408 Maple Avenue, in Morrison, IL.  Park at Ebenezer Reformed Church,

Morrison Police Report of August 30

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, August 30, 2024. Arrests:  None. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name   Age     Address     Violation 8-30-2024 Terry Hatfield 49 Morrison, IL Driving w/Suspended License 9-05-2024 Aliu Shkjipri 26 Morrison, IL Operating

Wiener Mobile at Sullivan’s Foods September 6

  Sullivan’s Foods hosts Friday Sandwich Sales, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in their parking lot.  The address is 300 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. On September 6, 2024, purchase grilled pork chops, brats, and $1 hot dogs; drinks  will be for sale, too. A special aspect will include

Sorensen Responds to September 4 Shooting of Police Officers

  On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen released the following statement on the shooting of two Police Officers. “I am continuing to monitor the shooting of two Police Officers in Macomb, IL tonight,” said Sorensen.  “While we receive updates about what happened, I am keeping the two officers,

Sorensen Telephone Town Hall September 4

  On Wednesday, September 4, 2024, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Congressman Eric Sorensen will host a Town Hall with residents of Illinois’ 17th Congressional District.  Constituents may participate over the phone.  A recording of the event will be made available afterward.  The telephone Town Hall format will allow Congressman

Mom 2 Mom Market on September 21

Christ Lutheran School Boosters is happy to announce that it will host a Fall Sterling Mom 2 Mom Market on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Christ Lutheran School, 2000 18th Avenue, Sterling, IL. The sale is an indoor garage sale featuring multiple sellers all

Grand Opening for Upscale Junkie August 23

  Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Callie Hamstra supplied the photographs. On Friday, August 23, 2024, Morrison Chamber of Commerce held a celebratory Ribbon Cutting for a new Main Street business.  Melissa Hull (holding scissors) is owner of Upscale Junkie LLC Creative Studio, located at 121 E. Main Street, Morrison,

Downtown Headbanger’s Glow Parade September 7

  Do you remember the 80s Bangin’ Music?  Mullets?  Oversized shoulders, earrings, hairdos, and multiple bracelets?  The television show Headbanger’s Ball?  Well, the Department of Fun added a creative theme twist…to its third lighted parade and event:  “Glow Banger’s Ball.” Join us Saturday, September 7, 2024, in downtown Morrison, IL. 

1st Year of Morrison Charitable Food Pantry NFP

  Press release submitted by President Leveda Ashlin. It doesn’t seem like a year has passed, but on Thursday, August 29, 2024, we celebrated our one-year anniversary, for food distribution from our new building. We…erected a new sign where the old Hilltop Bowling Alley sign [was.]  We…rented the back half

Steven Siefken Shared August 30 Photos

  Editor’s note: Morrison, IL, Photographer Steven Siefken offered The Editor an opportunity to publish some of his photos, from the Football season opener, Friday, August 30, 2024.  We appreciate the kindness. Morrison Marching Band introduced its new Color Guards, Terry Arias (left) and Anna Blevins (right.)  There have not

Impact Life Blood Drive September 24

  Emmanuel Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, will host a community Blood Drive, on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.  The hours are 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. To make an appointment, call 309-714-2008, scan the QR code with your phone, or follow the link https://bit.ly/3zWxxFZ.

Knights of Columbus Sold Grilled Sandwiches

  On Saturday, August 31, 2024, the tantalizing aroma of supersized, tenderized, seasoned pork chops greeted sandwich customers.  In the former Wells Fargo Bank parking lot, 100 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, brats and hot dogs were also on the menu, with soft drinks and water.  From 10:30 a.m. to 1:00

August 16 Morrison Police Report

  The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, August 9, 2024. Arrests:  None. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name   Age     Address     Violation Cited 8-17-2024 Juvenile 17 Morrison, IL Improper Passing 8-27-2024 Lisa Poore 50 Morrison, IL Expired

Mustang Varsity Football Opener Friday, August 30

  Photo from Morrison Athletic Boosters Facebook page. Day-long, onerous gray skies drifted up and away in the late afternoon of Friday, August 30, 2024, to honor the opening game of the Football season.  Perhaps it also was a bright sign to inspire these Varsity Mustangs to victory, over the

Walls Await Roof on New Tractor Supply Company

  New construction in Morrison, IL, is always a fine thing to watch.  One such site is on the north side of U. S. Route 30, west of Farmers National Bank.  Local subcontractors are on the job. On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, there were four walls standing at the future