The Natural Land Institute (NLI) Legacy Tree Program, with monthly tree recognition, continues to highlight trees of historic significance, with interesting stories, and to find very large trees that qualify for the Illinois Big Tree Register. This month’s tree is no exception; it scores as a local State Champion
Editor’s note: Even with a 2-hour late start tomorrow, temperatures are projected to be 2-degrees-below-zero at 10:00 a.m. Exposed skin can begin to freeze at 5-degrees-above-zero and lower. If your children or you are outside tomorrow, make every effort to cover your skin from frigid temperatures. Hypothermia and frostbite
Beethoven’s famous Fifth Symphony and a high school Young Artist will highlight Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual Family Concert, at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 23, 2025, in the Morrison High School Auditorium. The location is 643 Genesee Avenue. Rileigh Wren, a Senior saxophonist at Sterling High School was chosen by
Ashley Imel, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the 3rd Floor Medical Unit, was recently recognized as a recipient of the Sunshine Award for extraordinary service. The Sunshine Award was created to honor and recognize outstanding service and compassionate care, by those in non-Nursing roles, such as CNAs, CMTs,
On Sunday, February 23, 2025, Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual Family Concert will begin at 2:00 p.m., in the Morrison High School auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Featured will be Beethoven’s famous Fifth Symphony. Winner of the orchestra’s annual Young Artist Auditions, Rileigh Wren, a Senior at Sterling High
Crystal Fiegenschuh, pictured below, a Registered Nurse in the CGH Medical Center Critical Care Unit, was recently recognized as a recipient of the prestigious DAISY Award for extraordinary Nurses. An International program, the award honors Nurses around the world, who • go above and beyond for their patients •
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 February 19, 2025. Please note: if Riverbend Schools are delayed or cancelled due to weather, Wild Winter Wednesdays are cancelled as well. Doors open
Morrison, IL, Girl Scouts will host a pair of indoor, Cookie Booth sales for the public, at Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street. All varieties are available–while supplies last–at $6 a box. Sale hours are 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Friday, February 21, and Friday, February 28, 2025. Morrison Troop
Due to the forecasted snow on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, Morrison, IL, Schools will be closed. There will be no evening school activities.
Morrison Athletic Boosters listed the sports schedules for the week of February 10, 2025. Note: Due to forecasted snow on Wednesday, February 12, there will be no school; all evening activities are cancelled.
Come to Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, tonight, Tuesday, February 11, 2025. Girls Basketball vs the Amboy Clippers, and Seniors will be recognized. Come support the Fillies, before they begin Postseason play this weekend, and we all get snowed in tomorrow! Please note, the Varsity game
More than 11,500 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement, by being named to the Fall Semester 2024 Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale, while carrying a minimum of
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, is partnering with The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, to host a community-wide, second “Tiny Art Show.” The initial, multi-age event in February 2022 saw 500 kits put into the hands of painting enthusiasts. Seventy percent of those canvases and
For Football fans, anticipation has built for today’s post-season game, on Sunday, February 9, 2025, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Central time. Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA, is the venue. The Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) will meet the Kansas City Chiefs (15-2.) They have faced each other in 11 Super
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, has organized a community Pancake Supper on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Donations will fund scholarships to send children to Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort, IL. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and applesauce. Pancake choices are