Flags at Half-Staff for Marlene R. Rittmanic and MaShawn Plummer

Governor J. B. Pritzker ordered all U. S. and Illinois flags to half-staff from Wednesday, January 5, through Friday, January 7, 2022, in honor of Sergeant Marlene R. Rittmanic of the Bradley[, IL,] Police Department. Officer Rittmanic, 49, was shot and killed with her own gun in the line of

Morrison Friends Food Pantry News

The Board members of Morrison Friends Food Pantry have received written notice from Director Kaywyn Beswick of her decision to resign from the position, effective [Saturday,] January 1, 2022.  The Board voted to officially accept the resignation at a special meeting held [Tuesday,] December 28, 2021. While an entirely volunteer

Important Update on Vaccinations and Boosters

Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will provide COVID-19 J & J and Moderna boosters and vaccines, by appointment, on Friday January 7, 2022, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.  Please call 815-772-5537 and leave a voicemail; your call will be returned promptly with

Successful Year at The Loft on Main

The Loft on Main was one of many Morrison, IL, Main Street businesses that saw revenues decline and customer access fluctuate in 2021, during a COVID-19 pandemic and downtown street demolition and reconstruction. To stay open, inside The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Board members, staff, and volunteers

MCH Tree of Lights Honorees

Inside its new lobby, Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, continued the annual Tree of Lights remembrance tribute, with modifications due to COVID-19 and its virulent variants.  There was neither a public memorial service, naming those who passed in 2021, nor individuals to place an ornament on

WCHD Testing Site Returns to Appointment Only

Beginning Tuesday, January 4, 2022, the Whiteside County Health Department (WCHD) SHIELD IL Drive-up Community Testing Site again will be by Appointment Only.  Any individual who wishes to be tested must have their own appointment.  Individuals without an appointment will be asked to return at their appointment time once scheduled. 

December 31 County COVID-19 Report

As 2021 ends, on Friday, December 31, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced 130 new, laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County.  Cases:  (20) Under 20; (28) 20s; (19) 30s; (21) 40s; (16) 50s; (17) 60s; (6) 70s; (3) 80+s. There were 33 recoveries. Total Positive cases in Whiteside County

Moderna Boosters at MCH January 7

Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, now will be providing COVID-19 Moderna boosters to those who are eligible.  Appointments will be available on Friday, January 7, 2022, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Please call and leave a voicemail at 815-772-5537 to make an

Morrison Snow Emergency January 1

The City of Morrison, IL, has declared a Snow Emergency effective at 8:00 a.m., Saturday, January 1, 2022.  It will remain in effect until 8:00 a.m., Monday, January 3, or until snow has been removed from the full width of the streets.  Details follow. Please shovel your sidewalks and remove

2022 Changes for Morrison Food Pantry

In January 2022, Morrison Friends Food Pantry, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will remain “open” their usual Thursday hours, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.  New hours begin in February:  8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Also beginning in January, clients will not enter the church.  They will enter

Marine Corps League Thanks Resthave Vets

Marketing Director Karla Burn wrote, “The Sauk Valley Marines Detachment Marine Corps League stopped by Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, December 16, 2021.  They presented each veteran with a card thanking them for their service to our great Country.  Thank you for thinking of

DAR, CAR, and AL Conduct Wreath Laying Tribute

On Saturday, December 18, 2021, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, (DAR) members of Carroll Jo Daviess Chapter 5015-IL, District II, helped place 201 wreaths at the graves of deceased military personnel who repose in Lusk Cemetery, Albany, IL.  Death dates stretch at least back to 1834.  The Chapter

Pick Up Ornaments at The Loft on Main

Attention, children and adults who painted salt dough ornaments on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, may remove them from the gallery tree, at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. The gallery is open until 4:00 p.m. today and the every day during the week before Christmas. Ten

Santa Claus Cares for Our Community

Morrison, IL, firefighters prepare for Christmas in the month of November during the Morrison Fire Department “Caring for Our Community” toy drive.  Generous Community members help, by donating toys or money to purchase them.  Annually, Morrison Fire Department distributes toys to local school children in need.  Families are eligible if