The National Weather Service has updated the seriousness of approaching storm conditions, this evening, on Sunday, March 15, 2026, for northwest Illinois. Difficult travel conditions are expected. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. What has changed? Snow transition time has sped up. Snow amounts have increased by one-to-three
Journey to Pi(e) Island with Odell Public Library on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:14 p.m., to celebrate “Pi Day!” March 14 is celebrated as “Pi Day,” because 3.14 are the first digits of the mathematical constant pi. The date March 14 can be written as 3/14,
The Whiteside Forum will host Bucky Halker and his presentation of “This Land is Your Land: The Folksongs of Woody Guthrie,” on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Clark “Bucky” Halker is an American academic, music historian, labor activist, singer, and songwriter who specializes in American folk music.
Editors note: Prior to the meals, praying the Stations of the Cross devotion will take place at 4:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus members will host three, community, Lenten Fish Fridays, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The first date
Rich Criss supplied the practice photos. The Emmanuel Church Morrison’s “Voices of Praise” cordially invites the area to celebrate with them, as they present EVOP’s 18th annual Easter concerts, “The Lamb Has Overcome!” They will be presented in three services, Friday and Sunday evenings, March 27 and 29, 2026,
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, several food and beverage venues will offer food and drink in Morrison, IL, from east-to-west and north-to-south. Choose corned beef and cabbage meals, reuben sandwiches, desserts, and beverages with a nod to the Irish. Below are 17 places to
Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society will present a “tasty” program at the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society’s 2:00 p.m. meeting, on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, Sterling, IL. This special presentation is also sponsored by the Sterling Public Library. The public is
The Sunday, March 15, 2026, Fulton Historical Society program will be held at 2:00 p.m., at the Native Habitat Restoration (NHR) site, located at 17170 Elston Road in Fulton, IL. Dean Huisingh, Founder, Developer, and Director, will present a PowerPoint slide show. It features the role the Huisingh Family
Daylight Saving Time begins at 3:00 a.m., on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Reset your timepieces, clocks, and appliances ahead one hour. Be sure to reset vehicle clocks, too. Also, test smoke alarms. Replace batteries soon, if they are low or dead.
Steve Davis, President Morrison Kiwanis, is shown last year, presenting a $200 check to Hillary Blevins for Morrison Girl Scouts. This is one of the organizations Kiwanis Club supported in 2025. We thank our community for all the support they give us, so we can help others. On Tuesday,
Mark your calendars for two significant events sponsored by Morrison Lions Club, in April 2026. Morrison Lions Club members are taking orders for roses to be delivered on Good Friday, April 3. We cannot guarantee a certain color, but your request will be honored as closely as possible. Colors
Applications will be accepted through Monday, March 2, 2026, to apply for the Rock Falls, IL, Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program. This initiative recognizes current and former Rock Falls residents who have served–or are currently serving–our Country, in any branch of the United States Military. Space is limited, so
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, celebrated Valentine’s Day at the Residential Center. Each year a King and Queen are chosen for special recognition, from the Nursing wing and the Assisted Living wing. The Valentine’s Day festivities included music, refreshments, socializing, and plenty of photo opportunities
Mick Welding submitted the press release and photographs. Recently, Morrison Rotary Club members toured Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. Our club was treated to a tour of the Innovation Center at Morrison Tech. Thank you Mike Gunderson for coordinating the visit and for Morrison Tech
Yummy choices abound. Buy some or bake some.