Marc Adami submitted this press release. The Whiteside Forum will host Lt. Jessica Tosh on Sunday April 26, 2026, to address the topic of “Homelessness.” Jessica serves as a Corps Officer at the Salvation Army Sterling-Rock Falls Corps Community Center. She brings vast experience and knowledge to her role,
The Northwest Illinois Film Office is proud to announce the return of its signature event, the Sixth Annual Northwest Illinois Film Festival: “Shorts‑A‑Palooza 2026.” The event is Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Morrison Tech, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, Illinois 61270. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with screenings beginning at
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, will honor those citizens, who offered volunteer service to Skilled Care and Nursing residents. The “Volunteer Breakfast” will begin at 9:00 a.m., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in the Assisted Living Dining Room. Come join us to celebrate you! Whether you
Lions Club Morrison Area Recycle Day is Saturday, April 18, 2026. This annual event will be at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. We reserve the right to refuse any item, because there are many things we cannot accept for
Morrison, IL, High School Theater Department will produce “Hadestown: Teen Edition,” on Friday, May 1, through Sunday, May 3, 2026, in the auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue. Tickets are available online or in person. Scan the QR code. Follow us on: Facebook (MHS Theater); Instagram (mhstheater6); TikTok (mhs.theater2). The musical
Downtown business owners Lori and Dave Snow, of God’s Will Giving Center, 126 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, gathered 27 people to help fill and wrap Easter baskets, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway. Staging took place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Lori told the Editor these
Editor’s note: Encourage a relative or friend to join the MCH Auxiliary; the yearly membership is $10. Their focus is to support Hospital and patient needs. Annual Scholarships and renewals are awarded to Morrison students in the health care fields. Mick Welding submitted the press release; photos were taken
Editor’s note: On Maundy Thursday, April 2, 2026, members of Morrison Ministers Council will hold short worship services, including Communion, at three residential care centers. Members of the community are welcome to attend. They include 10:00 a.m. La Bella of Morrison (500 N. Jackson Street); 1:00 p.m. Resthave Care &
Natural Land Institute’s (NLI) Legacy Tree Program is pleased to recognize a Rock Elm (Ulmus thomasii) as the 2026 March Tree of the Month. It is located in Hononegah Forest Preserve, 80 Hononegah Road, Rockton, IL 61072 – Forest Preserves of Winnebago County’s first Preserve, established in 1924. This
On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Natural Land Institute (NLI) closed on 149 acres of land surrounding its 4-acre Beach Cemetery Prairie Nature Preserve (11500 East Big Mound Road, Davis Junction, IL 61020) in Ogle County. Beach Cemetery Prairie is a dedicated Illinois Nature Preserve. It contains some of the
Before launching into its 65th Anniversary Season this summer, Timber Lake Playhouse will welcome audiences back to the Theatre in the Woods this spring, with three special, one-night events–featuring music, comedy, and magic. Tickets for all spring events and the 2026 season are available now. For more information or
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Blood Program Leader, submitted the photo of Power Cell donors. The Editor submitted a photo after her 81st donated pint (ten+ gallons.) The second 2026 American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Drive was held on Thursday, March 19, at Morrison United Methodist Church. Many
High school students, are you looking for a career in food service? Do you want to earn higher wages? Youths aged 14-to-18 should register for the upcoming 4-H ServSafe Manager Certification Course, sponsored by University of Illinois Extension. Sessions will be held Tuesday and Wednesday, April 14 and 15,
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report and photographed the Easter Bunny. Key Club Advisor Brian Bartoz submitted the other pictures. Click the link to read Bartoz’s feature about Key Club highschoolers and adults who packed 1400 plastic eggs. Anxious youngsters started arriving at Morrison, IL, Kiwanis Park, in
Morrison High School Key Club Advisor Brian Bartoz submitted these photos of the packing preparation, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, before the Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt of Saturday, March 28. Click the link to a report on the event. Key Club member Cierra Weets (left) and Morrison Kiwanis