Organizations

  Communities across The United States are encouraged to stay ready for possible emergencies, and to give blood or platelets during National Preparedness Month, September 2024. The American Red Cross continues to experience a National blood supply emergency.  Remnants of Hurricane Debby, earlier in August, and other severe weather events

  Cory Law, Whiteside County Health Department Assistant Organizational Officer, submitted this Public Service Announcement, regarding health risks during extreme heat. National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for today, Monday, August 26, 2024, and a Heat Watch through Tuesday, August 27. An Excessive Heat Warning means dangerous

  On the last Sunday of September each year, The America Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, conducts our Flag Retirement Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park.  Flags that have been deposited into our Flag Drop Box (306 E. Main Street) throughout the year are burned, pursuant to United States Flag

  The United Way of Whiteside County invites community members to celebrate local impact and kick off this year’s fundraising campaign, at their annual Campaign Celebration and Luncheon.  The event will be Thursday, September 5, 2024, at noon, at Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, IL.  Working with 21

  Fulton, IL, resident Barbara Mask will document the origin of Dutch Days in 1974 during her PowerPoint program, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, on Sunday, August 25, 2024.  Doors open at 1:00 p.m., and her program begins promptly at 1:30. The museum, at 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, is accessible

  24-26 / SATURDAY DEMO DERBY Tyler Bielema earned the evening’s top prize of $2000 from the Open Wire Full Size heat, at the Demolition Derby, Saturday, August 17, 2024.  Extreme Derby Promotions, headed by Rob Mahnesmith of Chillicothe, IL, and his skilled crew, orchestrated their sixth event during the

  Below are Saturday, August 17, 2024, winners in the following classes:  Kids Tractor Pedal Pull 2; Truck and Tractor Pull; Fair Board Election results; Friend of the Fair Award. 24-24 / PEDAL PULL 2 With hands clutched on the steering wheels and determination in their eyes, 45 youngsters took

  Below are Thursday, August 16, 2024, Exhibit winners:  Open Culinary; Open Floriculture; Junior Floriculture; Open Beef; Open Sheep; Open Heavy Horses; Tractor Pull classes.  All states are Illinois, and all towns are Morrison, unless noted. 24-19 / OPEN CULINARY Elaine Seevers, of Cordova, took Premier Exhibitor Honors in the

  Vada McBride won the sixth bike giveaway, at 2:00  p.m. on Saturday, August 17, sponsored by Gibson Oil.  This ten-year-old is a fifth grader at Southside Elementary School.  “Yeah,” she has a bicycle, “but it’s old,” she stated.  Vada lives in the country; she can ride the new bike

  On Friday, August 16, 2024, 12-year-old Shay Steele, of Morrison, IL, was the fourth, fortunate bicycle recipient, during the 153rd Whiteside County Fair.  She is now a seventh grader at Morrison Junior High School.  Her name was the fourth to be drawn.  Although she cannot ride to school, Shay

  On Thursday, August 15, 2024, the third free bicycle was awarded to Joseph Gallegos, of Morrison, IL.  The eight-year-old third grader attends Southside School.  He will ride his new bicycle on the neighborhood street and driveway.  Scout Clean Energy is the sponsor. This year, Macy Williamson originated the idea

The morning of August 15, 2024, saw 23 attendees to Third Thursday, at The Loft on Main gallery, 112 E. Main Street, downtown Morrison, IL.  Ages ranged from less than one year to over 80.  Complimentary baked treats include Cinnamon Rolls; Orange and Chocolate Muffins; Lemon Poppyseed Bread; Zucchini Cake;

  Whiteside County Fair attendees would do well to begin Thursday morning, August 15, 2024, with a visit to The Loft on Main gallery, at 112 E. Main Street, downtown Morrison, IL.  Complimentary baked treats include Chocolate-Cherry Bars; Cinnamon Rolls; Orange Muffins; Zucchini Cake. Third Thursday [of each month] is

  The spotlight on talent will shine at the Sauk Valley Talent Competition Series Finale, to begin at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the RB&W District Park, 201 E. Second Street, Rock Falls, IL.  Come support local talent!  Food vendors will be available from approximately 5:00 to 8:00