Natural Land Institute (NLI) is excited to announce that it closed Monday, September 16, 2024, on the purchase of a 327-acre natural area. It features wetlands, ponds, a lake, Raccoon Creek, and grassland bird habitat. This pristine property, purchased for $816,925 plus closing costs, is home to threatened and
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced a change in DMV facility operating hours across the State next week, to align with higher customer demand in the morning. By opening facilities earlier, the office aims to enhance service accessibility while reducing wait times. Beginning Monday, September 23, 2024, Illinois
Erwin “EH” Stralow, 90, of Morrison, IL, died on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at his home. EH was born on March 28, 1934, in Morrison, to Carl J. and Alma (Folkers) Stralow. He was educated in the Morrison schools and was a 1952 graduate of Morrison High School. From
‘ Clinton Symphony Orchestra will open its 71st concert season at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, September 21, 2024, with a performance at Zion Lutheran Church, 439 Third Avenue South, in Clinton, IA. Conductor and Music Director Brian Dollinger will begin his 18th year leading the orchestra. The concert is at Zion
On Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen released the following statement on his decision, to vote against the House GOP’s proposed legislation to fund the Government. “Congress has an important responsibility to keep the Government open for the American people,” said Sorensen. “I just spent the last month
The Whiteside Forum will kick off their 2024-2025 season, talking about the current hot button issue of “Elections and Political Divisiveness,” on Sunday, September 29, 2024. This event will be held in the Community Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, starting at 2:00
Tracy Henson, MHS Girls Swim Coach, submitted results from the Clinton, IA, High School Dual Meet, on Monday night, September 16, 2024. “I am really happy with where the girls are this early in the season.” Varsity Clinton River Queens 84; Morrison High School Fillies 71. Jr. Varsity Clinton
On Sunday, September 15, 2024, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released the following statement, in response to an apparent assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump. “I am relieved that former President Donald Trump is okay, after an apparent assassination attempt in West Palm Beach, FL, today. “Thanks to technology
City Administrator Brian Melton has a straightforward message for those who “ride” on downtown sidewalks. “Stop doing that.” New, yellow sidewalk signage indicates this. Downtown Main Street–stretching from Madison to Orange Street–is a certified Historic District. It is also a Sidewalk Pedestrian Zone. An Ordinance prohibits sidewalk riding of
“I have loved Paint the Town ever since I was a little girl!” This year’s event t-shirt Peace, Love, Paint is the creation of graphic artist and Morrison, IL, native, Gracen Harmon. A 2020 graduate of Morrison High School, she is a recent graduate of Northern Illinois University, with
Patricia L. “Pat” Pell, 94, of Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison, IL, formerly of Fulton, IL, died Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Pleasant View. Pat was born July 31, 1930, in Sterling, IL, to Francis “Verle” and Hazel (LaValley) Conrad. She was educated in the
Academic Drive Access Notice for Harvest Hammer Parking. As in the past, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, you will be able to park at the South Side School playground and on Academic Drive. However, due to road construction on IL Route 78, Hammer participants will have Limited Access to
Editor’s note: One hundred copies of the U. S. Constitution were made in 1787, to be sent to the States and ratified by the people. Eight copies are known to exist. One was recently found and is up for auction on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Click here to “read
Editor’s note: One hundred copies of the Constitution were made in 1787, to be sent to the States and ratified by the people. Eight copies are now known to exist. One is up for auction on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Reprinted from Associated Press Journalist Jeffrey Collins; actual photo
Morrison Athletic Boosters prepared this list of sports events, which begin Monday, September 16, 2024.