Editor’s note: Morrison, IL, business owner Andrea Ramirez stated the following on her Facebook Page, on Wednesday, May 12, 2021. “Posting today with a heavy heart. We are closing. The plan is [our] last day [is Saturday,] May 29, construction permitting. Thank you to all who have been a part
Anne Frame wrote this press release. Art and artifacts from the home of a prominent, life-long Morrison person will be sold on Sunday, May 23, 2021, outside the Odell Public Library, at 307 S. Madison, Morrison, IL, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Proceeds from this sale will benefit The Loft
Owner Liz Carbaugh opened Grit & Grace in the last week of February 2021, at 115 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Hours are Thursday and Friday, noon to 5:00 p.m; Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. “We’re usually pretty busy on Sundays,” she noted. Like the former owner
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and support the future Morrison Bark Park, on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. Place an order the day before, or walk in Wednesday for Irish food and beverages at Embraced, 104 W. Main Street (formerly Quinn’s Jewelry), Morrison. Call 815-680-6038 or email embacedonline@gmail.com. Only pick-up orders
Please join The Early Years Academy for our first Parents’ Night Out event, Saturday, March 19, 2021. This evening child care opportunity is open to the public. Your children do not need to attend our center nor live in Morrison, IL, to attend this event. The cost is $45 per
Benjamin R. Tegeler, Morrison, IL, a Modern Woodmen of America Representative, has completed a four‑day training program through Modern Woodmen’s home office in Rock Island, IL.
In January 2021, Chamber of Commerce Director LeAnn Schaefer commented on an initiative, to encourage local spending at Chamber-member businesses in the area. “Difficult circumstances often bring out the very best in collective efforts. The program launched Monday, January 4, and continues to be updated as businesses submit information. Interested
Elkay announced the planned expansion of their manufacturing facility in Lanark, IL. Additional capacity was prompted by increased demand for the company’s signature water delivery products, which are manufactured in Lanark and Savanna, IL. Demand has grown steadily in past years. The company delivered a steady stream of innovative, new,
As the economy has become increasingly global, it has become steadily more difficult to find products made in the United States. Morrison Tech, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, decided to make finding handcrafted products easier, by introducing “Made at Morrison Tech.” Consumers do not wish to purchase products that have
ComEd and Whiteside County are teaming to introduce ComEd’s “Small Business Customer Assistance Program” to area businesses. The County and ComEd understand that COVID-19 continues to create economic hardship for many of the Region’s business customers. To assist in this time of need, ComEd created a new program to help
Handmade with Heart Craft Shop is open for holiday shopping, with a variety of original designs and unique Christmas gifts. Look for the “I Survived COVID-19” themed orbs. Owner Chrissy Fulton will personalize your message and colors. Located at 223 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, the building is shared by
Red Brick Treasures and Shanahan’s Gifts, 104 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, celebrated its first anniversary on Monday, December 14, 2020. The twin businesses will celebrate now-through-Saturday, December 19, with sale prices, raffles, and refreshments. Just look for the multitude of Santa figures in the window. An Open House is
Fat Boy’s Bar & Grill, 201 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, now offers carry out meals, from noon to 7:00 p.m. Order by calling 815-772-3978. The menu follows.
Sharon Moore was surprised shortly before 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, August 13, 2020, while walking two Basset Hounds at Morrison Sports Complex, 15201 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL. This was three days after an historic storm–called a derecho–roared from eastern Nebraska through Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. It wreacked havoc, bringing hurricane-force winds
Embraced owner Andrea Ramirez announces a Fair Week Specials menu that recalls memories of Whiteside County Fair food. See the list of beverages, baked goods, sandwiches, pitas and wraps, and sweets below. The convenient location is 104 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Sit at an outdoor table or place a