Organizations

If you are missing the 150th Whiteside County Fair that would have occurred this week, Tuesday, August 17, through Saturday, August 22, 2020, this opportunity might brighten your tomorrow.   On Friday, August 21, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., the Whiteside County Cattlemen’s Association will serve their grilled sandwich meals

What is the Civil Air Patrol, and how do its members serve today?  Since Civil Air Patrol’s formation during the earliest days of World War II, this vigilant organization of citizen Airmen has been committed to service America.  It was founded December 1, 1941, to mobilize the Nation’s civilian aviation

On Tuesday, August 18, 2020, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos commemorated the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote in America. Illinois was one of the first States to ratify the 19th Amendment, having done so on June 10, 1919.  By August 18, 1920,

Illinois State Representative Tony McCombie was named a Champion of Free Enterprise, an award given by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to Legislators who have made special contributions to the defense of free enterprise, and the furtherance of economic opportunities for Illinoisans. The Illinois Chamber rated all members of the

On Wednesday, April 22, 2020, Dave Keefer, below right, presented a $1000 donation to Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL.  Keefer represents Local Union 25 Plumbers and Pipefitters, based in Rock Island, IL.  The Union is working on the major expansion of the hospital. He said Local

On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses.  This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to be used at select businesses.  Certificates are given to anyone who purchases more than

Kaywyn Beswick noted, “In September, we will be back at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, for our fall drive, which is sponsored by Wa-Tan-Ye.  Come to the drive with your spouse/partner, friend, coworker, or neighbor.  Bring a new donor with you, and receive a gift card!  The

Katie Rider submitted the article. Emily Hinrichs has been involved in Girl Scouts of the USA since she was five years old.  Now, a recent home school graduate, she is bringing Girl Scouting days to a close, by earning her Gold Award, the highest achievement in Scouting.  Emily is a

On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses.  This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to be used at select businesses.  Certificates are given to anyone who purchases more than

On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses.  This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to be used at select businesses.  Certificates are given to anyone who purchases more than

On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses.  This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to be used at select businesses.  Certificates are given to anyone who purchases more than

Eternal Indian, sometimes called the Black Hawk Statue, is a 48-foot monolith, located in Lowden State Park.  Sculptured by Lorado Taft and dedicated in 1911, the concrete statue rises over the Rock River, on a 77-foot bluff overlooking the city of Oregon, IL.  It is visible to drivers along IL

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for Driver’s Licenses/ID cards, and license plate stickers have been extended until Sunday, November 1, 2020.  This new extension includes those who have July, August, and September expiration dates. Go to www.cyberdriveillinois.com to access the preregistration application for Driver’s Licenses