September 29 Resthave Family Fun Day

Editor’s note:  These 2023 photos were taken by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The public is invited to Resthave Family Fun Day, on Sunday, September 29, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Resthave Care & Rehabilitation is located at 408 Maple Avenue, in Morrison, IL.  Park at Ebenezer Reformed Church,

Wiener Mobile at Sullivan’s Foods September 6

  Sullivan’s Foods hosts Friday Sandwich Sales, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in their parking lot.  The address is 300 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. On September 6, 2024, purchase grilled pork chops, brats, and $1 hot dogs; drinks  will be for sale, too. A special aspect will include

Mom 2 Mom Market on September 21

Christ Lutheran School Boosters is happy to announce that it will host a Fall Sterling Mom 2 Mom Market on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at Christ Lutheran School, 2000 18th Avenue, Sterling, IL. The sale is an indoor garage sale featuring multiple sellers all

Grand Opening for Upscale Junkie August 23

  Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Callie Hamstra supplied the photographs. On Friday, August 23, 2024, Morrison Chamber of Commerce held a celebratory Ribbon Cutting for a new Main Street business.  Melissa Hull (holding scissors) is owner of Upscale Junkie LLC Creative Studio, located at 121 E. Main Street, Morrison,

Downtown Headbanger’s Glow Parade September 7

  Do you remember the 80s Bangin’ Music?  Mullets?  Oversized shoulders, earrings, hairdos, and multiple bracelets?  The television show Headbanger’s Ball?  Well, the Department of Fun added a creative theme twist…to its third lighted parade and event:  “Glow Banger’s Ball.” Join us Saturday, September 7, 2024, in downtown Morrison, IL. 

1st Year of Morrison Charitable Food Pantry NFP

  Press release submitted by President Leveda Ashlin. It doesn’t seem like a year has passed, but on Thursday, August 29, 2024, we celebrated our one-year anniversary, for food distribution from our new building. We…erected a new sign where the old Hilltop Bowling Alley sign [was.]  We…rented the back half

Steven Siefken Shared August 30 Photos

  Editor’s note: Morrison, IL, Photographer Steven Siefken offered The Editor an opportunity to publish some of his photos, from the Football season opener, Friday, August 30, 2024.  We appreciate the kindness. Morrison Marching Band introduced its new Color Guards, Terry Arias (left) and Anna Blevins (right.)  There have not

Impact Life Blood Drive September 24

  Emmanuel Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, will host a community Blood Drive, on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.  The hours are 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. To make an appointment, call 309-714-2008, scan the QR code with your phone, or follow the link https://bit.ly/3zWxxFZ.

Knights of Columbus Sold Grilled Sandwiches

  On Saturday, August 31, 2024, the tantalizing aroma of supersized, tenderized, seasoned pork chops greeted sandwich customers.  In the former Wells Fargo Bank parking lot, 100 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, brats and hot dogs were also on the menu, with soft drinks and water.  From 10:30 a.m. to 1:00

Mustang Varsity Football Opener Friday, August 30

  Photo from Morrison Athletic Boosters Facebook page. Day-long, onerous gray skies drifted up and away in the late afternoon of Friday, August 30, 2024, to honor the opening game of the Football season.  Perhaps it also was a bright sign to inspire these Varsity Mustangs to victory, over the

Walls Await Roof on New Tractor Supply Company

  New construction in Morrison, IL, is always a fine thing to watch.  One such site is on the north side of U. S. Route 30, west of Farmers National Bank.  Local subcontractors are on the job. On Wednesday, August 28, 2024, there were four walls standing at the future

Morrison Lions Fulfill their Motto – We Serve

  Mick Welding submitted this press release earlier. Morrison Lions fulfilled two service projects honoring Earth Day (Monday, April 22, 2024,) on two, consecutive Saturdays in April.  On Saturday, April 13, several members cleaned up trash along a one-mile stretch of U. S. Route 30, east of Morrison, IL.  Left-to-right

TLP Autumn and Winter Full Line-Up of Events

  Editor’s note:  There are numerous musical and theatrical opportunities listed for August 31 through October 26.  Readers may benefit by printing this press release to keep straight events and events, both for youth and adults. As Timber Lake Playhouse bids farewell to its summer season, the excitement doesn’t end. 

Amish Haystack Dinner/Bake Sale to Benefit New School

  Local Amish school children have a new school building in the Spring Valley, IL, area.  To raise funds for supplies, a unique benefit, “Haystack Dinner and Bake Sale,” will be held Friday, September 13, 2024, from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m.  Carry-out food is available. “Proceeds will benefit our Parochial

(SHIP) Senior Health Insurance Program Counseling

    Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a free, Statewide Health Insurance counseling service, for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers.  Your local SHIP Counselor, Kathy Schmidt, can answer questions about Medicare, Medicaid, enrollment, drug plan information, and more. Now is the time to signup for a free, confidential, Senior