On Friday, August 16, 2024, 12-year-old Shay Steele, of Morrison, IL, was the fourth, fortunate bicycle recipient, during the 153rd Whiteside County Fair. She is now a seventh grader at Morrison Junior High School. Her name was the fourth to be drawn. Although she cannot ride to school, Shay
On Thursday, August 15, 2024, the third free bicycle was awarded to Joseph Gallegos, of Morrison, IL. The eight-year-old third grader attends Southside School. He will ride his new bicycle on the neighborhood street and driveway. Scout Clean Energy is the sponsor. This year, Macy Williamson originated the idea
On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, six-year-old Bhodi Janssen, of Morrison, IL, was the second, fortunate bicycle recipient, during the 153rd Whiteside County Fair. He is a first grader at Northside School in Mrs. Story’s class. He has a “good bike” but is pleased with the new one. Although Bhodi
On Opening Day, Tuesday, August 13, 2024, eight-year-old Ethan Martin, of Morrison, IL, was the first, fortunate bicycle recipient, during the 153rd Whiteside County Fair. He is a third grader. Although Ethan cannot ride his new bike to school, he can wheel around on the “big, concrete slab down
Set in Chicago, IL, the second Presidential National Convention is tonight, Monday, August 19, 2024. One might question whether the “value added” by holding extravagant conventions is worth their excessive costs. Posted this morning on thecity1.com’s Opinions and Editorials page is a thoughtful, bipartisan essay. The author offers opinions
J. Mark Powell is a novelist, former TV journalist, and history buff. He wrote this essay for InsideSources.com. It was published on Monday, August 19, 2024, the morning of the Democratic National Convention. Democrats may have just sounded the death knell for National political conventions. When Vice President Kamala
On Monday, August 5, 2024, Deacon Brown, 48, of Hillsdale, IL, was killed when his motorcycle crashed in rural Fenton, IL. He was pronounced dead at the scene, on Sand Road near the intersection of Benson Road. Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call to report the crash,
The morning of August 15, 2024, saw 23 attendees to Third Thursday, at The Loft on Main gallery, 112 E. Main Street, downtown Morrison, IL. Ages ranged from less than one year to over 80. Complimentary baked treats include Cinnamon Rolls; Orange and Chocolate Muffins; Lemon Poppyseed Bread; Zucchini Cake;
Legislation carried in the Illinois House of Representatives by Deputy House Minority Leader Ryan Spain has been signed into law by Governor JB Pritzger. The legislation, Senate Bill 2936, expands a property tax abatement process to improve investment opportunities. “This legislation presents an opportunity to spur economic development and
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, August 9, 2024. Arrests: On August 14, 2024, at approximately 11:40 a.m., the Morrison Police Department arrested James M. Searcy, 43, Morrison, IL, in the 100 Block of W. Wall Street, on a Civil Order of Commitment. Searcy was transported
Deborah Mortonson will begin teaching Tuesday evening swim lessons, for children ages 3 through 6-and-above. YMCA swim sessions will meet once a week for four weeks, at the Morrison High School pool, 643 Genessee Avenue, Morrison, IL. The fee is $26 for YMCA members; $38 for non-members. Register by
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is sponsoring a community story hour, called “See You at the Library.” This event is open to families and children of all ages, in Morrison, IL. See You at the Library is a National day, where thousands of families come together at public libraries to
Whiteside County Fair attendees would do well to begin Thursday morning, August 15, 2024, with a visit to The Loft on Main gallery, at 112 E. Main Street, downtown Morrison, IL. Complimentary baked treats include Chocolate-Cherry Bars; Cinnamon Rolls; Orange Muffins; Zucchini Cake. Third Thursday [of each month] is
Fulton, IL, resident Barbara Mask will document the origin of Dutch Days events beginning in 1974, during her program at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Doors open at 1:00 p.m., and the program begins promptly at 1:30. She will illuminate the 1881 immigration of the Cornelius
Rock Falls River Chase is thrilled to announce another year of stock outboard boat racing, August 16-18, 2024, at Seward’s Riverside Park in Rock Falls, IL. Schedule: Friday, August 16 – Testing from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday, August 17 – Racing from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.