Hear The Third Wheel on July 23

A trio of Morrison, IL, musicians/vocalists will bring acoustic music to the night of Saturday, July 23, 2021, at Eclipse Square, in Prophetstown, IL. Members of The Third Wheel band include Chris Mills, Greg Pruis, and vocalist Beth Yaklich. They will perform from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.  Bring a lawn

Heritage Bluegrass Festival Entertained Hundreds

Editor’s note: The photos were taken by Elizabeth Yaklich. The Heritage Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, June 26, 2021, echoed with “world-class bluegrass” music, in the opinion of Dr. Bradley Yaklich, Morrison, IL. From 11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., vocals and instrumentals filled the natural amphitheater, at Heritage Canyon, 515 N.

Timber Lake Playhouse Opens with Pippin on June 17

Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP) opens its 60th Anniversary Season on Thursday, June 17, 2021, with the musical, “Pippin.”  The line up for the summer begins with “Pippin,” and it continues with “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee;” “Jesus Christ Superstar;” “The Robber Bridegroom;” “Ain’t Misbehavin’.”

Home Free Returns to the Fair August 18

After a year of waiting, we are excited to finally announce our musical entertainment, for the 150th Whiteside County Fair.  Returning to the stage on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, is our fan favorite, Home Free!  Please continue to check the Whiteside County Fair Facebook page and website at www.whitesidecountyfair.org for

TLP Opens 60th Season with Outdoor Concerts

“We are excited to be opening…for our 60th Anniversary…,” said TLP Executive Director Dan Danielowski.  “It’s been a long year without anything going on at TLP.  We are looking forward to this summer’s events at the playhouse!” TLP’s May 2021 concerts will be held outside due to COVID-19 restrictions.  They

Rep. McCombie Launches Summer Reading Program

Illinois State Representative Tony McCombie launched her 5th Annual Summer Reading Club, for Elementary School students who live, or go to school, in the 71st District. The “Reading BUZZ” program is offered to encourage students to start or continue positive reading habits. Reading BUZZ challenges young students to read eight

2021 Easter Egg Hunts April 3

On Saturday, April 3, 2021, families can enjoy two Morrison, IL, Easter Egg Hunts with their youngsters, scheduled by the following hosts. One is in the morning; one is in the afternoon.  The Easter Bunny will be present at both events. Bring a container for each child if you visit

A Zoom Fireside Chat with John Sandford

Anne Frame submitted this article.  Note the date has been changed. Odell Public Library has teamed up with over 70 Libraries to bring a fantastic virtual program with John Sandford, the well-known and bestselling author of the “Books of Prey,” series, on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.  To

TLP 2021 Season Schedule Changes

Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, opens its 60th Anniversary Season in June 2021.  There will be some changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the slower-than-expected roll-out of the vaccine. “Since projections don’t put us to full vaccination in Illinois until the end

Photographers: More Snow Scenes Coming

Today, Monday, January 25, 2021, includes an early school dismissal for in-person learners.  It was issued in advance of freezing rain and heavy snowfall, of six-to-ten inches, and winds gusting as high as 35 mph.  The storm will continue into Tuesday.  However much snow falls, it will pile atop ground

Symphony Annual Young Artist: Brennon Cavanagh

Brennon Cavanagh, a Senior at West Carroll High School in Savanna, IL, has been awarded top honors in the Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual Young Artist Auditions.  Cavanagh won the auditions with a performance of the “Concerto for Tenor Saxophone and Orchestra” by American composer Robert Ward.

Did You See Santa Claus in His Sleigh Today?

Santa Claus toured Morrison, IL, on Saturday, December 19, 2020, and gave rides in his sleigh to a few residents. Thank you to Lana Nugent for capturing the E. Main Street moment.  Assistant Editor Jerry sent the photograph taken at Reshave Care & Rehabilitaion, 404 Maple Avenue. The Chamber of

Symphony Continues Young Artist Auditions

Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual Young Artist Audition project will continue this season, in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Auditions are open to High School musicians from Clinton and Jackson Counties in Iowa, and Whiteside and Carroll Counties in Illinois  They are scheduled for Saturday, January 9, 2021.  Entries are due

MMTA Cancels “A Christmas Carol” Production

Morrison Music Theater Association (MMTA) is disappointed to announce postponement of “A Christmas Carol,” produced as an on-air radio broadcast, set in the 1940s.  Productions had been set for Friday, December 4, and Saturday, December 5, 2020.  Eric Phend stated, “We’ll do it again!” Current COVID-19 health restrictions prohibit use

Fright Night on Main Winners

Director LeAnn Schaefer stated, “In the face of COVID-19, Morrison, IL, Chamber of Commerce decided to hold our fall event in a different format….This year we promoted a series of Virtual Contests for children, adults, and businesses:  Costume, Pumpkin Decorating, and Door Decorating.” There was a Scavenger Hunt along Main