For its final 2026 concert, Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes The Mulkins Family to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, August 30, at 6:00 p.m. Come for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be taken. In case of inclement weather,
On Tuesday afternoon, August 18, 2026, inside the newly-constructed Whiteside County Fairgrounds Ticket Office, three volunteers displayed their pleasure with new surroundings. Left-to-right, they were Paula Rodriguez, Susan Wilkens, and Tracy Henson. Member Karl Kovarik stated the Fair Board had been planning a new structure “for two years.” He
A Morrison, IL, art gallery, at 112 E. Main Street, welcomes locals and visitors to experience monthly Third Thursday gatherings at The Loft on Main. The gallery opens early to share conversation over home bake goods and beverages. Invite a companion to share the enjoyment. Do you have up
The CGH Health Foundation and CGH Auxiliary have awarded $26,500 in Nursing and Healthcare scholarships, to 15 students pursuing careers in healthcare. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, academic achievement (minimum 3.0 GPA), and residency within the CGH Medical Center service area. llinois recipients include: • Jill Adolph Nursing
The Morrison Community High School Class of 1966 will hold their 60th Class Reunion, on the weekend of October 2 and 3, 2026. A “Meet and Greet” will be held on Friday evening, October 2, at Double G Saloon, 113 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m.
The Rock River Jazz Band is closing out the RB&W Park summer season with a massive, high energy, finale on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Music begins at 7:00 p.m. in Rock Falls, IL. We want everyone there! We have packed the night with powerhouse tributes to the giants of
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Common Bond Quartet to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Come for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be taken. In case of inclement weather, the concert will
Editor’s note: Last year, Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey gathered the following remembrances of the 2025 Whiteside County Fair, from Tuesday, August 12, through Saturday, August 16. Entertainment, action, exhibitions, competitions, and “favorite fair foods” await visitors this year.
The Whiteside County Fair has an amazing lineup of Grandstand and daily events planned for this year’s fair, with something sure to please everyone! The fair kicks off on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, and wraps up after five fun-filled days on Saturday, August 22. The annual fair, held at
Morrison Elementary School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will host a community Blood Drive, on Monday, September 14, 2026. The hours are 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., in the Cafeteria. To make an appointment, scan the QR code with your phone, or email Denise.Batterton@MorrisonSchools.org or online at www.bloodcenter.org. The
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Cathy Reynolds to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be taken. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be
Antique Tractor buffs will have a heyday at this year’s 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs August 18-22, 2026. Each participant will receive a 155th Whiteside County Fair plaque to display on their antique tractor. Exhibitors will fire up their engines for the parade, starting about one hour
Blackburn College, in Carlinville, IL, has announced its Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of 3.6 or higher for the semester. Sterling, IL, residents Amanda Bass and Beth Brill achieved this recognition. Founded in 1837, Blackburn
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the Dean of their school or college, at the close of each semester. To be eligible for
More than 9100 students earned degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May 2026. The University held its Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony for doctoral, MFA, and medical professional candidates at the Kohl Center on Friday, May 8. Its ceremony for undergraduate, law, and other Master’s degree candidates took place