Hero’s Paint the Town Specials

Hero’s Bar & Grill, 208 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will offer food and beverage specials during Paint the Town, on Saturday, September 15, 2018. The bar opens at 10:00 a.m. with a Bloody Mary Bar.   There will be beer specials throughout the day. The kitchen serves food from 11:00 

New Hours for State Farm Insurance

Effective Monday, July 16, 2018, State Farm Insurance will have new hours of operation, at 619 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  The phone number remains the same:  815-772-2101. Hours on Monday through Thursday are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Friday hours are 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.

BHRC Annual Meeting/Spring Summit June 11

Blackhawk Hills Regional Council’s Annual Meeting/Spring Summit will be held on Monday, June 11, 2018, at 6:00 p.m.  The meeting will be held at Livengood’s Barn in Chadwick, IL. The event will feature Aaron Kennedy, founder of the quick-casual restaurant brand Noodles and Company.

Fall Fest Craft and Vending Show August 25

Vendor spaces are available for the Saturday, August 25, 2018, Fall Fest Craft and Vending Show.  There are four price points for reserved spaces.  Contact Kim at 815-238-6170. Over 40 crafters and vendors will attend the one-day-only event at Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, between the

March 17-18 St. Patrick’s Day at Hero’s

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish food and beverages at Hero’s Bar and Grill, 208 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, March 17, and Sunday, March 18, 2018. Three seasonal meals are available for eat-in or take-out: Corned Beef and Cabbage meal with potatoes, carrots, cabbage, and a dinner

Hero’s Bar and Grill to Serve Prime Rib for Valentine’s Day

Celebrate Valentine’s Day–or simply your love of good food–on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, with a Prime Rib dinner from Hero’s Bar and Grill, 208 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Serving times are 4:00 to 8:30 p.m. The meal includes baked potato, salad, and a dinner roll, for $19.95.  Call ahead

Thomas Soenksen Announces Retirement

President and CEO of CFB Holding Company, Thomas D. Soenksen, announced his retirement effective Thursday, February 1, 2018, following a long career in banking in the greater Clinton, IA, community. Soenksen was instrumental in all facets of the formation of Citizens First Bank.  In 1999, the vision for Citizens First

Protect Grain Bin Workers Annual Safety Contest

Grain Bin Safety Week is Sunday, February 18, through Saturday, February 24, 2018.  Each year, farmers risk their lives when they enter large grain bins, to remove clumped or rotting grain, while machinery is still running.  Much like quicksand, flowing grain can bury a worker within seconds. Because these accidents

H&R Block Open House February 3

The H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) tax office in Morrison, IL, is celebrating the start of tax season by hosting an Open House, on Saturday, February 3, 2018, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.  The office is located at 222 W. Main Street.  Attendees can talk with H&R Block tax professionals

Hero’s Offers New Year’s Eve and Day Meals

Celebrate the end of this year, and welcome the next, with special meal options at Hero’s Tap Bar & Grill, 208 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. On New Year’s Eve, Sunday, December 31, 2017, enjoy a prime rib dinner with baked potato, salads, and roll.  The meal is available from

Hero’s Offers New Year’s Eve and Day Meals (2)

Celebrate the end of this year, and welcome the next, with special meal options at Hero’s Tap Bar & Grill, 208 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. On New Year’s Eve, Sunday, December 31, 2017, enjoy a prime rib dinner with baked potato, salads, and roll.  The meal is available from

October 27 Summit on Community and Economic Development

Blackhawk Hills Regional Council (BHRC) will host its annual Fall Summit on Community and Economic Development, on Friday, October 27, 2017, at Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road, Mt. Carroll, IL.  “We look forward to seeing you there, and we encourage you to invite your associates to attend as

Fall Fest Vendor Fair September 30

Vendors and crafters are invited to participate in the Fall Fest, Saturday, September 30, 2017.  Eight-foot tables sell for $25; tables vary up to !4′ by 7′.  Call 815-238-6170 to reserve a space in the Blue Building at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. This one-day-only

Sauk Valley Region Innovators to be Acknowledged

The newly launched Sauk Valley Innovation Awards (SVIA) identifies and celebrates the region’s innovate businesses and acknowledges them for contribution to the region’s economy and livability.  The program is a collaboration between the Whiteside County Economic Development Department and Sauk Valley Community College.  Plans are to make this an annual

Trinity Insurance & Financial Services Opens in Morrison

Trinity Insurance & Financial Services is thrilled to announce the opening of a Morrison office, at 127 E. Main Street in Morrison, IL. The Morrison branch which will be home to Amber Blumhoff, a fully-licensed financial representative.  This office will also be home to our new Marketing Director, Angie VanderVinne,