May 12 Free Inspirational Women’s Program at Ebenezer

  On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, beginning at 7:00 p.m., Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, invites the public to a free, empowering program, filled with the testimony of hope.  Aubrey Krueger offers an evening of hope, healing, and real-life testimony.  She will share how God met

Traffic Crash Involved Motorist and Four-Year-Old

  On Saturday, May 9, 2026, at approximately 11:43 a.m., Deputies with the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a reported traffic crash, involving a vehicle and a four-year-old juvenile bicyclist, on U. S. Route 30 near Blue Goose Road.  Upon arrival, Deputies immediately began lifesaving measures

May 12 Buy Tickets for Fulton Home Tour

Tickets are now available for purchase locally, to attend the Fulton Historical Society Tour of Homes.  Tours are Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, 2026. On Tuesday, May 12, between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m., tickets will be for sale at Fulton Public Library, 501 Tenth Avenue, Fulton.

MCHS Class of 1966 60th Class Reunion

  Morrison Community High School Class of 1966 will hold its 60th Class Reunion, on the weekend of Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3, 2026.  A “Meet & Greet” will be held on Friday evening, October 2, at Double G Saloon, 113 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at

Ronald “Ron” Ray Wiersema (1947 – 2026)

  Ronald “Ron” Ray Wiersema, 78, of Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, after a long and courageous battle with multiple myeloma and Agent Orange exposure. Ron was born on June 14, 1947, to Dorothy Hook and Arnold

Special Education Students Receive Grant Funds

  Morrison Special Education Department would like to thank the Bi-County Special Education Foundation, for their continued support. Students are enjoying the new sensory fidgets and healthy snacks to provide energy during afternoon work time. Items were made possible by a $750 mini-grant.  Thank you for providing these wonderful tools!

CGH Remodeled Cafeteria Opening May 11

  The cafeteria renovation marks the final phase of CGH Medical Center’s extensive hospital lobby renovation project, which began in 2023.  This phase of construction started in April 2025, and was completed in spring 2026.  Throughout the renovation, kitchen operations continued without interruption, allowing in-room food service for patients to

Firemen’s Pancake Breakfast Sunday, May 17

  The Morrison Fire Department will host its annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at its Fire Station at 206 W. Main Street, in Morrison, IL. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk, and coffee for a donation to the

Mother-Daughter Dinner and Free Public Program

  Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, invites the public to a free, empowering program, filled with the testimony of hope.  Enjoy a Mother-Daughter Dinner, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Dinner tickets are $20 for women and $10 for girls ages 12 and

Morrison Garden Club 2026 Plant Sale

  Spring is here.  It is time to dust off the garden gloves, sharpen the trowel, and breathe new life into your garden!  Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 16, 2026, when Morrison Garden Club will hold their Annual Plant Sale.  It will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00

Morrison Recognized as 2025 Tree City USA

  City Administrator Brian Melton submitted this press release. The Arbor Day Foundation named Morrison, IL, as a 2025 Tree City USA, in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community. The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission to inspire

Fulton Police Awarded IDOT Traffic Enforcement Grant

  Fulton Police Department is proud to announce it has been awarded a Federal fiscal year 2026 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program grant.  Funded by Federal highway safety dollars through the Illinois Department of Transportation, the grant will support increased traffic safety enforcement efforts, aimed at saving lives and reducing crashes.

May 1 Morrison Police Report

  On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Morrison Police arrested Ashlee Rice, age 42, Morrison, IL.  Rice was arrested for a Failure to Appear Warrant out of Whiteside County.  She was transported to Whiteside County Sheriff’s Jail. On Monday, April 27, 2026, Morrison Police arrested Grace Woo, age 40, Morrison, IL. 

Rusty J. Roselieb (1958 – 2026)

  Rusty J. Roselieb, 67, of Prophetstown, IL, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Rock River Hospice & Home in Sterling, IL. Rusty was born June 14, 1958, in Morrison, IL, the son of Ronald Dean and Shirley Marie (Oleson) Roselieb.  He was educated in the Annawan School

Larry L. Sieh (1938 – 2026)

  Larry L. Sieh, 87, of Morrison, IL, died Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Allure of Sterling, in Sterling, IL. Larry was born June 26, 1938, in Morrison, to Max C. and Amelia Caroline (Albers) Sieh.  He was raised in Morrison and was a 1956 graduate of Morrison High School.