Bush Appointed and Reappointed to Supreme Court Task Forces

Trent Bush of Morrison, IL, a partner with Ward, Murray, Pace & Johnson, P.C. in Sterling, IL, has been appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court, to its Remote Proceedings Task Force.  He is one-of-two practicing Attorneys appointed to the 14-member task force, chaired by 1st District Appellate Justice Mary K.

January Third Thursday Was Warm Inside

Third Thursday gatherings at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, are always welcoming.  From 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., the community is encouraged to join others in casual conversation-with-treats. Ten Morrisonians braved the chill on January 20, 2022, to enjoy coffee and comaraderie.  Left-to-right, seated are Everett

Lyle Bush Donated 233rd Unit of Blood!

Editor’s note:  KWQC TV Channel 6, will broadcast a short video of Lyle Bush at 5:00 p.m.  The 6:00 news will include a full interview by Kyle Kiel. On Thursday, January 20, 2022, the Morrison, IL, American Red Cross Blood Drive opened at noon, to icy-cold temperatures and warm congratulations. 

Flags at Half-Staff for Deidre Silas

Governor J. B. Pritzker ordered all U. S. and Illinois flags to half-staff from Thursday, January 20, through Saturday, January 22, 2022, in honor of Child Protection Specialist Deidre Silas. Silas, a 36-year-old investigator with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, was stabbed to death on Tuesday, January

Order Free Home COVID-19 Tests

Residential households in the United States can order one set of four, free, at-home, COVID-19 tests from USPS.com.  It took the Editor less than one minute to do so online, at https://special.usps.com/testkits. The United States Postal Service is fulfilling the test kit initiative of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.  Orders

It’s Third Thursday Time Again

Start the new year with the first Third Thursday gathering, at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on January 20, 2022.  From 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., enjoy free juice and coffee with delicious homemade goodies. Please join us for conversation and time to browse before the

The Whiteside Forum Schedule for 2022

Marc Adami reported, “Due to the recent COVID-19 surge, we are going to postpone our January in-person event, at the City of Morrison Community Room, with Jacob Campbell.  Hopefully we can reschedule him sometime this year in April or May 2022. “We are still planning a virtual event on Zoom

The Edgar B. Speer Braves Lake Superior Ice

Editor’s note:  Find more dynamic photography by Jeffrey Doty at www.facebook.com/jeffrey.doty.71 and https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/befromduluth. On Friday, January 7, 2022, Jeffrey Doty captured this striking image on Lake Superior, in Duluth, MN.  Sailing under the flag of the United States, the Edgar B. Speer approaches the city, emerging from the lake’s whispy

One-Size-Fits-All 2022 Resolution

In October 2014, I was paired with a travel companion.  Within minutes of conversing, we realized we shared many similarities, as retired Illinois elementary teachers.  We both are world travelers; love to read; take lots of photographs; experienced a simultaneous case of gelato addiction while in Italy. I read her

November 2021 ARC Blood Drive Report

This report was written by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison Community ARC Blood Team. The next American Red Cross Community Blood Drive will be held from noon to 6:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL.  The sponsor will be K

CDC Recommends Booster Doses for Ages 12-15

Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is adopting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation.  IDPH states those aged 12 to 15 years should get a booster dose five months after receiving the second dose of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. “We know that COVID-19 vaccine booster doses can help

Frame Remembers First Library Books

Anne Frame wrote this feature. When I was in 8th grade, my teacher took the kids from our one-room, country school to the Odell Public Library.  I was so amazed at all the stacks of books, and thought to myself, “How does anyone choose one book to read?” My teacher

Come Get Your Loft Painted Ornaments

The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, wants to notify Christmas ornament painters that “there are still several ornaments to be picked up.  Unfortunately, we cannot keep them forever, so please, stop in this week and get yours. “We have some from Anna, Alayna, Avery, Beth, Ethan,

New Year, New Opportunity January 11

All are invited and encouraged to attend “LGBTQ 101,” an educational workshop to help us better understand those in our community who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning–LGBTQ+.  This free, community opportunity will be led by Chase Norris, M.S. Ed, LPC, NCC, Executive Director of Clock, Inc.  He

Letter from Kaywyn Beswick

My name is Kaywyn Beswick, and I have been a resident of Morrison, IL, since 1984, for over half of my life.  When I am asked where I’m from, I always say Morrison, instead of my birthplace of Clinton, IA. For those who do not know, I have been actively