Buy This Cart for a Great Cause

  Vern Pessman built this decorative yard wagon as a fundraiser, to aid severely-injured Service Members and First Responders.  All proceeds will go to support Tunnels To Towers Foundation.  Your donation will help build specially adapted smart homes for those individuals. A minimum offer must be over $400, which is

August 1 Morrison Police Report

  The following Arrest was made. Arrest:  On Thursday, August 1, 2024, the Morrison Police Department responded to the 300 block of W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, for a report of a female passed out in a vehicle on the roadway.  After a brief investigation, Morrison Police arrested Amber N.

Friend of the Fair, Whiteside Co. Sheriff’s Office

  Since 1989, the Whiteside County Fair Board has sought to honor those who have made an extra effort, to support the annual Fair and make it as much fun as possible, for all who participate and attend the many shows and events.  The Fair Board is pleased to announce

Millers Host Guitarist Jim Ryan August 13

  Enjoy some summertime tunes with Jim Ryan and his guitar.   Bring a music lover, and come join us for a fun, musical evening at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL.  The program starts at 6:00 p.m., on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Jim originates from the Quad

Buy August Peaches and Blueberries

    It’s time to purchase fresh peaches and blueberries.  Both luscious fruits will be available at last year’s location:  Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL.  Pull into the parking lot. “There will be no New Haven peaches, because the winter was too hard on them,” explained

Glenn A. Frank (1937 – 2024)

  Glenn A. Frank, 86 of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday July 30, 2024. Glenn A. Frank was born on August 3, 1937, to Cecil and Caroline Frank.  He attended Tampico, IL, Schools and Sauk Valley Community College, earning an Associate’s degree in Law Enforcement. In 1963, he married Charlene Lamm

Morrison Police Report of July 26

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, July 26, 2024. Arrests:   No report. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name   Age     Address     Violation Cited 7-12-2024 Boss Roofing 47 Rock Falls, IL Improper Placement Dumpster 7-18-2024 Laura Beightler

Spring Valley Summer Nights, Riven Quartet August 4

  Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton IL, welcomes Riven Quartet to their outdoor stage on Sunday, August 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.  Come and join us for an evening of praise and worship.  A free-will offering will be received.  In case of inclement weather, the concert

Jazz Band Revives Big Band Era Tonight

  From 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. tonight, Saturday, July 27, 2024, Rock River Jazz Band will bring the classic sounds of the Big Band Era to life, at RB&W Park in Rock Falls, IL, adjacent to the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 301 E. Second Street, Rock Falls, IL. Joining

Final Competition of Sauk Valley Talent Series

  The spotlight on talent will shine at the Sauk Valley Talent Competition Series Finale, to begin at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the RB&W District Park, 201 E. Second Street, Rock Falls, IL.  Come support local talent!  Food vendors will be available from approximately 5:00 to 8:00

Fire Fighters Served Meals to Their Benefit

  On Thursday, July 25, 2024, First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL,  held its “4th Annual Morrison Fire Department Benefit,” with a free, drive up meal.  Donations for the Fire Department were welcomed.  Children were allowed to explore a shiny Fire Engine. First Presbyterian Church volunteers prepared over

City of Morrison Electric Aggregation Program

  The City of Morrison is pleased to inform its community, that as the result of its public formal bidding process through Rock River Energy Services Co., the City has selected MC Squared Energy Services, LLC (mc²) to serve eligible residents and small business customers with electric supply services.  Services

Farmers National Bank to Open Location in Mount Carroll

  Farmers National Bank is excited to announce the establishment of a new branch this fall, at 642 S. East Street, Mount Carroll, IL.  With the expansion, the bank will now serve Illinois customers at four convenient locations:  Geneseo, Prophetstown, Morrison, and Mount Carroll. Founded in 1902, Farmers National Bank

NLI Conveys Land to IDNR Next to Palisades State Park

  Natural Land Institute (NLI) announces the sale of one of their preserves, White Wood Ridge Preserve, to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), located next to Mississippi Palisades State Park, in Savanna (Carroll County), IL.  NLI closed on White Wood Ridge Preserve on Friday, June 12, 2024.  Proceeds

Office Hours for Ticket Sales and Entries

  The Fair office of the Secretary and Treasurer will open for business beginning Monday, August 5, 2024, for the entire week prior to the 153rd annual Whiteside County Fair, which kicks off Tuesday, August 13.  All the information you need to get ready for the Fair is at your