Artificial Intelligence Program February 25

The Whiteside Forum will host a book discussion on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., in the City of Morrison Community Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Artificial Intelligence has great potential benefit along with possible threats. “I, Human: AI, Automation, and the

Principal Mills to Take a Polar Plunge

Editor’s note: Click here to read about the Bi-County Bulldogs Special Olympics Basketball Team headed for State competition. Morrison High School Principal David Mills stated, “I am doing the Polar Plunge again to support Special Olympics. This will be my ninth plunge. [I encourage people to] donate to support this

Bi-County Special Olympics Team Heads to State

Editor’s note: Click here to read about Morrison High School Principal David Mills’s Polar Plunge fundraiser, to benefit Illinois Special Olympics. After they won all nine games in their season, on Sunday, January 28, 2024, the Bi-County Bulldogs Basketball Team won the Regional Competition, held at Byron High School, in

Dr. Yaklich Named Citizen of the Year

Dr. Bradley Yaklich was the recipient of the Morrison Chamber of Commerce “Citizen of the Year Award.” He was honored at the Chamber’s Networking Event and Annual Meeting, held Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. The award program was instituted, and will

Janice K. Brightman (1934 – 2024)

Janice K. Brightman Stone, 89, passed away on February 15, 2024, in Garden Plain, IL. Janice, an Erie, IL, native, was born October 15, 1934, to Lloyd and Gladys Brightman. After graduating from Erie High School in 1952, Janice attended the Moline Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing. She graduated as

Giannoulias Calls for Stronger State Ethics Laws

Days following the sentencing of Mike Madigan’s former Chief of Staff, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced a series of ethics reforms, that would strengthen enforcement and require more transparency and disclosure, regarding the financial dealings of Lobbyists. The measures–contained in House Bill 4591–come amid the ongoing Federal corruption probe

February 20 Program on Lincoln’s River Connection

On Tuesday, February 20, 2024, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., come hear Ronald H. Koehn discuss “Abraham Lincoln’s River Connections,” at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The colored print shows a young Lincoln as a Flatboatman on the Ohio River. Since Lincoln’s tragic death by an

February 15 Third Thursday Hosted 20

  On Thursday, February 15, 2024, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., 20 men and women visited together inside The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, enjoying conversation and home baked items.  Once-a-month, early gallery openings are designed as cozy times to meet with others in a welcoming

February 23 Knights of Columbus Fish Fry #1

Editors note: Prior to the meals, praying the Stations of the Cross devotion will take place at 5:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus members will host three Lenten Fish Fridays, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The first date is Friday,

Chase Workman Graduates from U. of Dubuque

University of Dubuque Announces Winter 2023 Graduates The University of Dubuque held a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Commencement Ceremony, at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 8, 2023, and a Winter Commencement Ceremony at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 14, both in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center Dubuque,

Federal Officials Announce Millions in Investments

The Department of Interior and Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement visited Illinois and announce Funding for Coal Communities. Millions of dollars in new investments [will come] from President Joseph Biden’s “Investing in America” agenda. Monies will be used to clean up abandoned coal mines and create jobs, according

Fillies Fall at 2A Regional

The Morrison High School Girls Basketball season ended on Friday, February 15, 2024, due to a loss to Riverdale in the 2A Regionals. Riverdale scored 46 points to Morrison’s 28.

February 9 Morrison Police Report

The following Arrests were made and Citations issued since Friday, February 9, 2024. Arrests: None. The following Citations were issued.     Date     Name   Age     Address     Violation Cited 2-09-2024 Adam Tarawneh 36 Morrison, IL Disobeyed Stop Sign 2-14-2024 Bryson Murray 20 Rock Falls,

Varsity Boys Basketball Game at 6:00 p.m.

Athletic Director Gregg Dolan writes, “The Morrison High School Boys Basketball game against Erie-Prophetstown tonight, Thursday, February 15, 2024, has been adjusted, due to E-P not having enough players to field a Junior Varsity team.The Mustangs will play a Varsity only game, starting at 6:00 p.m.”

Danny E. Stevens (1954 – 2024)

Danny E. Stevens, 69, of Prophetstown, IL, died suddenly on Monday, February 12, 2024, at MercyOne Clinton Medical Center, Clinton, IA. Dan was born March 14, 1954, in Kewanee, IL, the son of Percy and Katherine “Kay” (Oberg) Stevens. He graduated from Erie High School in the class of 1973.