The City of Morrison Department of Fun stated, “They enjoyed it so much, they asked us to hold Euchre Night again.” The public is invited to join the fun on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream (upstairs), 109 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Registration
Morrison Athletic Boosters submitted the weekly athletic schedule for the week beginning Monday, March 3, 2025.
Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 9, 2025. The American Red Cross asks everyone to TURN their clocks forward one hour and TEST their smoke alarms. The Red Cross responds to about 65,000 disasters every year and most of them are home fires. To help prevent fire-related deaths
United Way of Whiteside County is proud to announce the launch of its new “Student Board Advisor program,” offering High School Juniors a unique opportunity, to gain leadership experience, while making a meaningful impact in their community. Selected students will serve as non-voting members on the United Way Board
Editor’s note: Assistant High School Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report of the State Wrestling Tournament and photographs. Cael Wright competed at the IHSA State Championships on February 20-22, 2025. Wright entered the tournament ranked #5 in the State, considered a State title contender. On the drive to
Congressman Eric Sorensen has fought back against efforts to dismantle the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS.) He recently raised alarms about the impact cuts would have on Americans’ ability to access life-saving weather reports. On Friday, February 28, 2025, he issued the
Congressman Eric Sorensen announced Thursday, February 27, 2025, that his guest for the State of the Union address will be James Diaz, a resident of Monmouth, IL. Diaz is a disabled veteran who served overseas during the Gulf conflicts of the 1980s and 1990s. He was unexpectedly laid off
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office, has announced the filing of charges following an arson investigation, that occurred in October 2024. The incident, which took place in the Galt area, resulted in two individuals being hospitalized after a residential fire. Rodney
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet in City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. The Agenda follows. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call/Attendance III. Approval of February 4, 2025,
State Representative Ryan Spain recently filed legislation that would provide relief for residents and businesses across Illinois. Spain’s bills are part of the House Republicans’ “Relief for Working Families” legislative initiative. It is focused on reducing the financial burden on middle class residents. Two of Rep. Spain’s bills in
The Windmill Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite the public to attend the next program of Wild Winter Wednesday, on March 5, 2025. The Center address is 111 Tenth Avenue in Fulton, IL. Please note: if Riverbend Schools are delayed or cancelled due to
The Whiteside Forum has rescheduled their book discussion of Breakfast with Seneca: A Stoic Guide to the Art of Living, for Sunday March 2, 2025, in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m., and the program
The Whiteside County Highway Department has announced the posting of spring weight limits for County Highways. These postings will go into effect on Monday, March 3, 2025, and will remain in effect until further notice. Township roads may vary, so it is suggested that each Township be contacted regarding
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at approximately 4:21 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a single-vehicle motorcycle crash with injuries, on Buell Road, south of Gaulrapp Road. The initial investigation revealed that the motorcycle was traveling southbound on Buell Road at a high rate of
This report was written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison School District Board of Directors convened on Monday, February 24, 2025, with the new, Interim Superintendent, Shannon Baumann present. Baumann will fill the interim position for the second semester of the 2024-25 school year. He noted that interviews