CCC Art Gallery to Host Garnant and wilits

Clinton Community College will host the exhibit “For All the Voices Tangled with the Silence of our Tongues,” the works of artists Kristin Garnantand v. skip willits at the CCC Library Art Gallery.  The exhibit begins Monday, February 26, 2018, and lasts through Friday, March 30.  The community is invited

Post Prom Fundraiser February 6

On Tuesday, February 6, 2018, the Morrison High School Prom Committee will host a chili supper at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  The meal will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Fulton vs. Morrison basketball game will be going on during this time.  A donation

YWCA Women Nominations and Luncheon

The YWCA is now accepting award nominations for the annual YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon, which honors achievements of outstanding women throughout the Sauk Valley area. The luncheon returns to Dixon, IL, on Thursday, April 12, 2018, from noon to 1:30 p.m., at the Elks Club. Award nominations are due

CCC to Exhibit Local Photographer

Clinton Community College, Clinton, Iowa, is pleased to announce their new Photography Exhibit “Artist’s Eye Photography of Henry Matthiessen III” in their Library Gallery beginning Monday, January 15, 2018 and running through Friday, February 23.  An Artist Reception will be held on Thursday, January 25 beginning at 4:30 p.m. in

FHS Speech Team to Perform January 25

The Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant Windmill will be beginning their sponsorship of their 2018 Tourism Events at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL. Many of the events are hosted through a grant from the S.S. Flikkema Foundation to support the arts and sciences in the local area. Each

Health Nutrition Program at Odell

The friends of Odell Public Library will offer a program on Healthier Nutrition and Eating Habits on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Odell Public Library, 307 S Madison Street, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Program Room. John Park, a Registered Dietitian from Sterling Community General Hospital, will give information

January 25 CCC Fundraiser at Culver’s

Here is your opportunity to enjoy a great meal while assisting are college students!  The Clinton Community College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is holding a Culver’s fundraiser on Monday, January 22, 2018, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Culver’s generously donates a portion of the sales during that

White Oaks Pizza Ranch Fundraiser

White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center, WHOA, is partnering with the Clinton, IA, Pizza Ranch, located at 1347 11th Street NW, to raise some dough on Monday, January 8, 2018, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Pizza Ranch will donate 10% of dine-in or carry-out sales and customer tips during those hours. 

MHS Post Prom Fundraiser

The Morrison High School Post Prom Committee will hold a fundraiser event on Monday, January 15, 2018. The committees ask the Community to support them as they “waitress” at Pizza Ranch, 3900 E. Lincolnway, in Sterling, IL, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Committee members will wait on customers and clear

BHRC 2018 Meeting Schedule

The 2018 Meeting Schedule for Blackhawk Hills Regional Council (BHRC) is listed here. The schedule includes Board of Directors Meetings, Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), Committee Meetings, and Annual Summits. All board meetings start at 6:00 p.m., and most meetings convene at the Heritage Center in Lanark, IL, located

Students Produce “Crimson Tide” Murder Mystery

On Wednesday, December 13, 2017, the creative writing class at Morrison High School hosted their first dinner murder mystery.  The class, taught by English teacher Gwen Rickertsen, has been working on this project for over half the semester. Students were invited by members of the writing class and Rickertsen herself. 

Sign Up for Royal 50 Trips

Community State Bank’s Royal 50 Trips make great Christmas presents! In January, Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook will be our destination for lunch and the play, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” The date is Thursday, January 25, 2018. The price of $90 includes meal, show, transportation, and tip. Money

Angelo’s Gifts the CGH Health Foundation

Santa’s elves made an early appearance this year in the Sauk Valley area, by delivering a very special gift to the CGH Health Foundation. Led by head elf Michelle Hodge, Operations Manager at Angelo’s Pizzeria, a gift of $16,230 was merrily presented [in November 2017], to Joan Hermes, Foundation Executive

Clinton Family Gets Surprise Car

Due to the generosity of our community, a local family will be receiving a car this Holiday season. Thursday, December 14, 2017, will be a very exciting day, when the Salvation Army’s Cruisin’ with Care car giveaway will award a deserving family with a donated vehicle. The event will take place at