Resignation Notice from Southside Principal

Editor’s note: On Thursday, November 3, 2022, this letter announced the resignation of Lisa Tavitas, Southside Principal. Dear Parents of Southside Elementary: It’s with heavy heart I write this letter to all the parents of students here at Southside Elementary. You may have already heard rumors to the effect, but

Did You Move Time Backwards?

Daylight Saving Time ended early this morning, Sunday, November 6, 2022. Have you reset your timepieces, timers, and clocks in vehicles? You have “an extra hour” to get that done today.

$2.25 Billion Coming for Roads and Bridges

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced that Illinois will receive more than $2.25 billion from the bipartisan, infrastructure Law, to improve roads, bridges, and tunnels across the State.  “Thanks to President Joe Biden’s bipartisan infrastructure Law, we’re making historic investments to build safer, stronger, and smarter roadways, here in Illinois,” said Congresswoman

Morrison Police Host Trick-or-Treaters

From 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Morrison Police Department created a Halloween destination, on Monday, October 31, 2022, in the City of Morrison, IL, parking lot. There was good visibility to attract visitors to the southwest corner of N. Base Street and Lincolnway. Various chocolates were presented. Armed with candy, left-to-right,

Turn Clocks Back and Test Smoke Alarms

As Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 6, 2022, the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back, to help stay safe from home fires. Seven people loss their lives to home fires every day in United States. Test your smoke

Family Food Truck Night November 3

Morrison High School is hosting a Food Truck Night in the parking lot, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. It will be held Thursday, November 3, 2022, the night of Parent-Teacher Conferences, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. We hope with busy schedules, this will make it easier for parents to come

5th Grade Veterans Concert and Slideshow November 10

Thursday night, November 10, 2022, at 6:30 p.m., there will be a 5th grade Veterans Day Concert, in the High School auditorium. The location is 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Music teacher Samantha Scholl invites families, veterans, and the general public to attend this tribute and acknowledge her students’ beginning

State Police Results of Truck Enforcement Detail

Illinois State Police District 1, Illinois Secretary of State Police, Illinois Commerce Commission Police, and Illinois Department of Transportation combined their efforts to work a Truck Enforcement Detail on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, in Whiteside County. During the detail eight Citations and 26 Written Warnings were issued. Citations issuedincluded one

November 11 Service at Grove Hill Cemetery

The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, will have a short presentation at the Morrison Veterans Park & Memorial, at Grove Hill Cemetery, on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. We will form up at 10:45; say a few words at 10:58 to memorialize the date

Nov. 10 Veterans Recognition Assembly

Morrison High School will host a Veterans Day Recognition Assembly, on Thursday, November 10, 2022, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., in the school’s auditorium. The event will provide an opportunity for students and staff to recognize those who have served in the Armed Forces. In addition, Morrison High School’s FFA

Whiteside County Rural Schools Book Program November 13

The final program of the Morrison Historical Society 2022 series will begin at 1:30 p.m., on Sunday, November 13, in Morrison’s Heritage Museum Hearth Room.  Doors open at 1:00. The location is 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  Parking and an entrance ramp are available behind the building.  There is no

Oil Painting with Nina at The Loft on Main

“Oil Painting with Nina” is an event for the public at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. It will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. The fee is $45 per person. Please RSVP by Tuesday, November 1, to secure your

October 30: Ethics and Current Ideological Movements

Our major debates over politics and science are primarily debates about Ethics. Progress and Polarization: Are things getting better or worse? The Whiteside Forum opens its 2022-2023 season on Sunday, October 30, 2022, hosting Dr. Stephen R. C. Hicks. He will speak to “Ethics and Current Ideological Movements,” starting at

Dale Usterbowski Celebration of Life

Jerry Brearton submitted the report; Dee Kramer took the photos. On Sunday, October 23, 2022, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., at American Legion Post 328 headquarters, 306 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, a Celebration of Life gathering was held in tribute to the late Dale Usterbowski. Read his Obituary here.