On Tuesday afternoon, August 18, 2026, inside the newly-constructed Whiteside County Fairgrounds Ticket Office, three volunteers displayed their pleasure with new surroundings. Left-to-right, they were Paula Rodriguez, Susan Wilkens, and Tracy Henson. Member Karl Kovarik stated the Fair Board had been planning a new structure “for two years.” He
A Morrison, IL, art gallery, at 112 E. Main Street, welcomes locals and visitors to experience monthly Third Thursday gatherings at The Loft on Main. The gallery opens early to share conversation over home bake goods and beverages. Invite a companion to share the enjoyment. Do you have up
The Morrison Community High School Class of 1966 will hold their 60th Class Reunion, on the weekend of October 2 and 3, 2026. A “Meet and Greet” will be held on Friday evening, October 2, at Double G Saloon, 113 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
Editor’s note: Last year, Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey gathered the following remembrances of the 2025 Whiteside County Fair, from Tuesday, August 12, through Saturday, August 16. Entertainment, action, exhibitions, competitions, and “favorite fair foods” await visitors this year.
The Whiteside County Fair has an amazing lineup of Grandstand and daily events planned for this year’s fair, with something sure to please everyone! The fair kicks off on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, and wraps up after five fun-filled days on Saturday, August 22. The annual fair, held at
Morrison Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will host a community Blood Drive, on Monday, September 14, 2026. The hours are 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., in the Cafeteria. To make an appointment, scan the QR code with your phone, or email Denise.Batterton@MorrisonSchools.org or online at www.bloodcenter.org. The
Morrison Community Hospital welcomed more than 300 community members on Sunday, July 19, 2026, to celebrate the completion of its newly expanded Family Care Clinic, during a special Open House. Guests toured the state-of-the-art addition, met clinic staff, and learned more about the hospital’s continued commitment to expanding access
Antique Tractor buffs will have a heyday at this year’s 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs August 18-22, 2026. Each participant will receive a 155th Whiteside County Fair plaque to display on their antique tractor. Exhibitors will fire up their engines for the parade, starting about one hour
Editors note: Click here to read how scam and robocalls and robotexts are generated. There are specific suggestions how to block them. Congressmen Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is celebrating an important step forward for his bipartisan “Quashing Unwanted and Interruptive Electronic Telecommunications (QUIET) Act.” The legislation was recently included in a House
You can’t get them to stop calling! If a U. S. company were calling you, you could put your phone number on the Do Not Call list, and that should prevent most companies from calling you (but not charities.) But these calls appear to come from foreign scam call
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, invites the public to explore the unlimited possibilities of the universe this upcoming Infinity Day, Saturday, August 8, 2026. The library will host two, science-based events designed to embrace the beauty and creativity in math and science, through the lens
It’s time to purchase fresh, Michigan peaches and blueberries. Bags of this luscious fruit will be available at the previous location: Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. Pull into the parking lot. Donna and husband Rob McCanse are shown in August 2023, busy at 8:00 a.m.,
🔥Please join us this afternoon, Friday, July 31, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., at The Briefing Room, 114 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.🔥 Order food outside, and eat inside. Adult beverages are allowed, but are not for purchase. This event is planned to support April House Children’s Advocacy
Illinois State Representative Tony McCombie sponsored legislation in 2022, establishing August 1 as Illinois’ official “Sweet Corn Appreciation Day.” This is the fifth year McCombie has hosted the event at her District Office, 9317 B State Route 84, in Savanna, IL. It will from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Today, Friday, July 31, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Advantage One Credit Union will offer a free lunch for its members. The event will take place in the lobby. “Bring a Dog…Get a Dog” is the theme for the hotdog meal. All animals MUST BE on leash.