May 12 Free Inspirational Women’s Program at Ebenezer

  On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, beginning at 7:00 p.m., Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, invites the public to a free, empowering program, filled with the testimony of hope.  Aubrey Krueger offers an evening of hope, healing, and real-life testimony.  She will share how God met

May 12 Buy Tickets for Fulton Home Tour

Tickets are now available for purchase locally, to attend the Fulton Historical Society Tour of Homes.  Tours are Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, 2026. On Tuesday, May 12, between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m., tickets will be for sale at Fulton Public Library, 501 Tenth Avenue, Fulton.

CGH Remodeled Cafeteria Opening May 11

  The cafeteria renovation marks the final phase of CGH Medical Center’s extensive hospital lobby renovation project, which began in 2023.  This phase of construction started in April 2025, and was completed in spring 2026.  Throughout the renovation, kitchen operations continued without interruption, allowing in-room food service for patients to

Firemen’s Pancake Breakfast Sunday, May 17

  The Morrison Fire Department will host its annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at its Fire Station at 206 W. Main Street, in Morrison, IL. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk, and coffee for a donation to the

Mother-Daughter Dinner and Free Public Program

  Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, invites the public to a free, empowering program, filled with the testimony of hope.  Enjoy a Mother-Daughter Dinner, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Dinner tickets are $20 for women and $10 for girls ages 12 and

Morrison Garden Club 2026 Plant Sale

  Spring is here.  It is time to dust off the garden gloves, sharpen the trowel, and breathe new life into your garden!  Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 16, 2026, when Morrison Garden Club will hold their Annual Plant Sale.  It will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00

Morrison Recognized as 2025 Tree City USA

  City Administrator Brian Melton submitted this press release. The Arbor Day Foundation named Morrison, IL, as a 2025 Tree City USA, in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community. The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission to inspire

Firemen’s May 17 Breakfast: Buy the Anniversary Shirt

  Editor’s note:  This fundraiser day will be the last opportunity to purchase the Morrison Fire Department 150th Anniversary t-shirt.  Adult sizes run $20 (for Small, Medium, Large); $23 for (X-Large through XXX-Large.)  Youth sizes run Small, Medium, and Large. Morrison Fire Department is a not-for-profit organization that provides critical

Sterling Commercial Roofing Repairs Pavilion Roof

  Photos were taken by Legion member Barry Linder. During the Memorial Day celebration on Monday, May 25, 2026, take note of new shingles on the pavilion. Volunteer efforts reached new heights this past Saturday, April 25, 2026, as Sterling Commercial Roofing (SCR), a Tecta America Company, LLC spearheaded a

Collaboration: Scotts Miracle-Gro and CGH Community Garden

  MCH Marketing Director Mick Welding submitted this feature and the photos. Welding stated, “The Morrison Community Hospital Foundation is beyond grateful!  A few weeks ago, I received a phone call from Jeni Kessler, Office Manager at Scotts Miracle-Gro in Morrison.  She offered to donate mulch for the walking path

April 28 Volunteer Millers Artist Eve Van Kampen

  Editor’s note:  View several time-lapse videos of Van Kampen creating extraordinary murals here:  https://www.facebook.com/eve.van.kampen.2025. The Volunteer Millers at the Fulton Windmill Area will host mural artist Eve Van Kampen, for a program about her work, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.  The presentation will be held at

Don’t Miss Carol Burnett Revisited…MMTA Volume 1

  Morrison Music Theatre Association (MMTA) will perform hilarious comedy sketches from The Carol Burnett Show.  Between two and six actors will participate in one of 50 original skits, which occurred during Carol Burnett’s television programs.  MMTA has permission to produce several “volumes.”  The first dramatic event will be held at

Salvation Army Homelessness Program April 26

  Marc Adami submitted this press release. The Whiteside Forum will host Lt. Jessica Tosh on Sunday April 26, 2026, to address the topic of “Homelessness.”  Jessica serves as a Corps Officer at the Salvation Army Sterling-Rock Falls Corps Community Center.  She brings vast experience and knowledge to her role,

April 18 Lions Recycle Day 9:00 a.m. to Noon

  Lions Club Morrison Area Recycle Day is Saturday, April 18, 2026.  This annual event will be at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.  We reserve the right to refuse any item, because there are many things we cannot accept for

God’s Will Giving Center and Friends Create Easter Joy

  Downtown business owners Lori and Dave Snow, of God’s Will Giving Center, 126 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, gathered 27 people to help fill and wrap Easter baskets, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway.  Staging took place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.  Lori told the Editor these