Family Fun Ride to Rockwood May 18

Join the fun! A free Family Fun Bike Ride to Morrison Rockwood State Park will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church parking lot, 601 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, with the Ride

April 5 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Thursday, April 5, 2024. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name   Age     Address     Violation Cited 4-07-2024 Justin Irvine 29 Erie, IL Speeding 4-11-2024 James Thulen 25 Morrison, IL Failure to

Ribbon Cutting for New Disc Golf Signs

City of Morrison Recreational Services Director Nathan Jacobs has news to share about the Kelly Park Disc Golf Course. He stated, “On Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 12:15 p.m. the public is invited to a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.” New, double-sided signage will be recognized. Contact Jacobs at 815-535-1105 or njacobs@morrisonil.org.

CGH Cardiac Cath Lab Team Performs First IMR Procedure

The CGH Medical Center Cardiac Catheterization team, led by Dr. Twinkle Singh, FACC, FSCAI, and Dr. Hassan Kieso [KEE-so], FACC, performed the first Index of Microcirculatory Resistance (IMR) procedure on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Since then, eight more patients have received IMRs. CGH is the first and only hospital in

“What’s So Special about Lincoln?”

Ronald H. Koehn of Fulton, IL, will present a program at the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society’s April meeting, titled “What’s so special about Lincoln?” It is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, Sterling, IL. The program is free

Trivia Night to Benefit Music Department

Morrison Music Department is hosting a trivia night, on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Morrison High School. There will be raffles, music, desserts, and lots of fun. Teams are for 6-to-8 people. Individuals may join a team. Admission is $10 per person. To reserve your spot or to ask questions,

Free Square Dance for Beginners April 21

Morrison Grand Squares square dance club, will offer a free dance lesson for beginners. *There is no need to register. *Come learn a few beginner square dances. *No dance experience is needed. *No partner is necessary. *Singles and couples are welcomed. At 1:00 p.m., Sunday April 21, 2024, join Morrison

Wear Solar Glasses to View the Eclipse

On Monday, April 8, 2024, some 31 million people living in a 100+ mile wide path, stretching from Texas to Maine, will be able to witness a rare, total solar eclipse. People in the 48 contiguous States will be able to see at least a partial eclipse. The “path of

Steve Siefken Talk: Wings, Petals, and Tails

During his adult lifetime Morrison, IL, resident Steve Siefken has gained renown as an accomplished photographer. His subject matter is masterly and diverse–whether it be calendars and notecards; graduation, wedding, and family photos; local events; or nature up close. Siefken will offer “An Explosion of Color” at Morrison’s Heritage Museum

TLP Youth Performance Opportunities, Workshops, and Classes

Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, will offer a variety of workshops and classes in the arts this summer, as well as performance opportunities for youth ages 6-to-18. “I’m very excited to see the interest in our summer programs,” said Executive Director Dan Danielowski. “Our

Royalty Healthy Shakes, Xtreme Teas, and Coffees Ribbon Cutting

At noon on Thursday, March 28, 2024, Morrison Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Royalty Healthy Shakes, Xtreme Teas, and Coffees, located at 205 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Owner Kristina Cortes and partner Miguel Velasco describe their take-and-go business as “Your Local Healthy Hangout.” They opened

Updates to Three Teen Fatalities

Editor’s updates: The driver of the Ford pick-up was identified as Keyan Crow. Memorial services for the three boys who died were held Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Garland Funeral Home, 115 S. Main Street, Tampico, IL, lists the three obituary notices: https://www.legacy.com/funeral-homes/illinois/tampico/garland-funeral-home/fh-24729. On Friday, March 29, 2024, Whiteside County Coroner

Carson Strating: Bears Football Club Awardee

An outstanding local individual was honored by the Chicago Bears Football Club, which manages Youth and High School Football, on Friday, April 5, 2024. At 11:30 a.m., the recognition took place in the Morrison High School auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Carson Strating was selected as one-of-nine Illinois nominees,

March 28 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made, and Citations issued since Thursday, March 28, 2024. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name   Age     Address     Violation Cited 3-28-2024 Female Juvenile 17 Dixon, IL Speeding 3-28-2024 Andrew Schoenig 20 Clinton, IA Speeding 3-29-2024

Final Symphony to Feature Cellist

On Saturday, April 20, 2024, Cellist Anthony Arnone will be Guest Artist with Clinton Symphony Orchestra, to close the orchestra’s 70th concert season. The performance is at 7:30 p.m. in Vernon Cook Theater at Clinton High School, 817 8th Avenue South, Clinton, IA. Arnone will play the famous Elgar Cello