TLP Frozen Sing-a-long Movie, an Interactive Event

Timber Lake Playhouse, the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, announces a showing of the interactive Frozen Sing-a-Long movie. On Saturday, April 13, at 2:00 p.m., Elsa and Anna will be joined by Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf. They will present a fun-filled afternoon of singing and movie magic for

Free Square Dance for Beginners April 21

Morrison Grand Squares square dance club, will offer a free dance lesson for beginners. *There is no need to register. *Come learn a few beginner square dances. *No dance experience is needed. *No partner is necessary. *Singles and couples are welcomed. At 1:00 p.m., Sunday April 21, 2024, join Morrison

Wear Solar Glasses to View the Eclipse

On Monday, April 8, 2024, some 31 million people living in a 100+ mile wide path, stretching from Texas to Maine, will be able to witness a rare, total solar eclipse. People in the 48 contiguous States will be able to see at least a partial eclipse. The “path of

Steve Siefken Talk: Wings, Petals, and Tails

During his adult lifetime Morrison, IL, resident Steve Siefken has gained renown as an accomplished photographer. His subject matter is masterly and diverse–whether it be calendars and notecards; graduation, wedding, and family photos; local events; or nature up close. Siefken will offer “An Explosion of Color” at Morrison’s Heritage Museum

TLP Youth Performance Opportunities, Workshops, and Classes

Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, will offer a variety of workshops and classes in the arts this summer, as well as performance opportunities for youth ages 6-to-18. “I’m very excited to see the interest in our summer programs,” said Executive Director Dan Danielowski. “Our

Royalty Healthy Shakes, Xtreme Teas, and Coffees Ribbon Cutting

At noon on Thursday, March 28, 2024, Morrison Chamber of Commerce hosted a Ribbon Cutting ceremony for Royalty Healthy Shakes, Xtreme Teas, and Coffees, located at 205 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Owner Kristina Cortes and partner Miguel Velasco describe their take-and-go business as “Your Local Healthy Hangout.” They opened

Updates to Three Teen Fatalities

Editor’s updates: The driver of the Ford pick-up was identified as Keyan Crow. Memorial services for the three boys who died were held Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Garland Funeral Home, 115 S. Main Street, Tampico, IL, lists the three obituary notices: https://www.legacy.com/funeral-homes/illinois/tampico/garland-funeral-home/fh-24729. On Friday, March 29, 2024, Whiteside County Coroner

Carson Strating: Bears Football Club Awardee

An outstanding local individual was honored by the Chicago Bears Football Club, which manages Youth and High School Football, on Friday, April 5, 2024. At 11:30 a.m., the recognition took place in the Morrison High School auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL. Carson Strating was selected as one-of-nine Illinois nominees,

March 28 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made, and Citations issued since Thursday, March 28, 2024. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name   Age     Address     Violation Cited 3-28-2024 Female Juvenile 17 Dixon, IL Speeding 3-28-2024 Andrew Schoenig 20 Clinton, IA Speeding 3-29-2024

Final Symphony to Feature Cellist

On Saturday, April 20, 2024, Cellist Anthony Arnone will be Guest Artist with Clinton Symphony Orchestra, to close the orchestra’s 70th concert season. The performance is at 7:30 p.m. in Vernon Cook Theater at Clinton High School, 817 8th Avenue South, Clinton, IA. Arnone will play the famous Elgar Cello

Morrison Rotarians Will Be Bagging It!

Join us in honoring Earth Day with Morrison Rotarians at Sullivan’s Foods in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. (or until all 300 bags are gone.) We will be jazzing up your grocery shopping experience, by offering brand new reusable bags. Let our enthusiastic

Millers Host “The Life Cycle of Clothing”

Come join us as we explore what we wear and why it is important to our culture. This program, which is financially sponsored by Illinois Humanities, is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. The location is the Windmill Cultural Center at 111 Tenth Avenue, in downtown Fulton,

National Honor Society Induction 2024

Brian Bartoz submitted the report and photographs. Fifteen students were inducted into Morrison High School’s chapter of the National Honor Society on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, during an evening ceremony in the auditorium. Students were selected based on academic credentials (3.5 GPA or higher); leadership in school and community activities;

Lions Club Recycle Day April 20

Morrison Lions Club Recycle Day falls on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Observe Earth Day by helping to keep Morrison beautiful, by participating in the event. It will be held at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Please remember Morrison Lions will

Become a Donor SuperStar on April 8

Kicking off National Donate Life Month in April, the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office is partnering with Illinois Planetariums, in conjunction with a National campaign to sign up new organ and tissue donors. As part of the effort, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced his office will conduct special “SuperStar”