On Friday, June 17, 2022, Whiteside County Health Department (IDPH) reported 27,112 new confirmed and probable cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 68 deaths since Friday, June 10, 2022. Currently, IDPH is reporting a total of 3,380,095 cases, including 33,994 deaths, in 102 Counties in Illinois. As of
Editor’s note: The Albany, IL, organization conducting services was the American Legion, not VFW, as stated earlier. Jacklyn Hanson submitted the article and photos. Albany, IL, celebrated Memorial Day on Monday, May 30, 2022, at Lusk Cemetery. Hanson-Kennedy American Legion Post conducted the ceremony. They said a quick prayer; read
At 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, June 30, 2022, Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, will host Moline, IL, author Allen R. McCaulley. He will present his children’s books about a curly canine, Max. Visit with Service dog, Kaiser. Do you think he looks like Max? Make a
Tonight, Saturday, June 18, 2022, will offer ADULTS an entertaining Department of FUN event, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds. Hours are 6:00 to 11:00 p.m. Admission is $5. Plan to purchase supper, snacks, and beverages. Use cash for this event. Tonight’s fundraiser will benefit the Morrison Dog Park. Once the
During Third Thursday, on June 16, 2022, The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, welcomed visitors, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the gallery doors opened. Sarah Bull had baked molasses cookies. Marcia Haag baked rhubarb bread. Stephanie Vavra baked her mother’s lemon cake. Dave Boyles made
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host Third Thursday, on June 16, 2022, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., before the gallery doors open. Come in and say hello! Male and female community members are invited to relax in conversation with free coffee, juice, and homemade
All proceeds from the upcoming “Built for the Road Ahead” Car Show and Fundraiser will help Javier Carreno to be placed on the organ transplant list. He has willing donors, but he must raise $30,000 to obtain placement. The multi-faceted benefit will be at Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield
In advance of the Illinois Primary Election on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, Morrison Historical Society offers a program by Mary Beth Dombroski of Morrison, IL. Citizens of a newly-formed Whiteside County were first allowed to vote for President in 1836. Who was eligible to vote? What were the criteria? Dombroski
Dr. Bradley Yaklich submitted the top three photos. The Department of Fun built a multi-faceted Memorial Day Block Party, for Monday, May 30, 2022, from noon to 4:00 p.m. It was in the E. 300 block of Main Street, from N. Madison Street to Clinton Street, Morrison, IL. DOF Committee
“Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the report and submitted the photos. Editor’s note: Flags displayed in the downtown area are installed by Emmanuel Church’s volunteer “Flag Team.” “Memorial Day has been observed in the United States for 154 years. The City of Morrison, IL, can stand proud in its efforts
Supporters of Chad and Arminda Von Holten ask friends, family, and interested citizens to come support them, on Friday, May 3, 2022, outside the Whiteside County Courthouse, at a peaceful rally. “We want justice for a Child Rape Crime,” explained Chad, the father and uncle of two child victims involved
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote the feature. On Tuesday, May 31, 2022, members of Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) gathered at the site of the future Morrison Dog Park, to present a donation. It will be used to finalize the construction of the new area on N. Genesee Street, in
Kathy Janicek wrote this press release Morrison Music Theatre Association will present the iconic play “Steel Magnolias” this weekend. Performances will be in the auditorium at the Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue (IL Route 78), Morrison, IL, on Friday, June 3, and Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 7:00
Sgt.-at-Arms Jerry Brearton wrote the press release. On January 29, 2018, the Building Committee purchased Sawzall (reciprocating saw) blades, which officially kicked off The American Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, remodel project. Forward to Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2022. After a lot of pauses in the middle–due to
The annual Memorial Day Ceremony will be held at Grove Hill Cemetery on High Street, in Morrison, IL, on Monday, May 30, 2022. All citizens are invited to join in this Memorial Day remembrance, to honor those who sacrificed for our freedom. Parade line up begins at 10:00 a.m., with