Elkay announced the planned expansion of their manufacturing facility in Lanark, IL. Additional capacity was prompted by increased demand for the company’s signature water delivery products, which are manufactured in Lanark and Savanna, IL. Demand has grown steadily in past years. The company delivered a steady stream of innovative, new,
Small Business
As the economy has become increasingly global, it has become steadily more difficult to find products made in the United States. Morrison Tech, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL, decided to make finding handcrafted products easier, by introducing “Made at Morrison Tech.” Consumers do not wish to purchase products that have
ComEd and Whiteside County are teaming to introduce ComEd’s “Small Business Customer Assistance Program” to area businesses. The County and ComEd understand that COVID-19 continues to create economic hardship for many of the Region’s business customers. To assist in this time of need, ComEd created a new program to help
Handmade with Heart Craft Shop is open for holiday shopping, with a variety of original designs and unique Christmas gifts. Look for the “I Survived COVID-19” themed orbs. Owner Chrissy Fulton will personalize your message and colors. Located at 223 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, the building is shared by
Red Brick Treasures and Shanahan’s Gifts, 104 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, celebrated its first anniversary on Monday, December 14, 2020. The twin businesses will celebrate now-through-Saturday, December 19, with sale prices, raffles, and refreshments. Just look for the multitude of Santa figures in the window. An Open House is
Fat Boy’s Bar & Grill, 201 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, now offers carry out meals, from noon to 7:00 p.m. Order by calling 815-772-3978. The menu follows.
Entrepreneur Sidonna Mahaffey transformed her building, Mahaffey’s On Main Street #MOMS into a pair of multi-use properties, located at 121 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. First was the ground floor. A Ribbon Cutting was held September 3, 2020. Her second renovation transformed a six-room, second-floor apartment into a family guest
Sharon Moore was surprised shortly before 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, August 13, 2020, while walking two Basset Hounds at Morrison Sports Complex, 15201 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL. This was three days after an historic storm–called a derecho–roared from eastern Nebraska through Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. It wreacked havoc, bringing hurricane-force winds
Embraced owner Andrea Ramirez announces a Fair Week Specials menu that recalls memories of Whiteside County Fair food. See the list of beverages, baked goods, sandwiches, pitas and wraps, and sweets below. The convenient location is 104 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Sit at an outdoor table or place a
Timken Drives, LLC, 901 19th Avenue, Fulton, IL, will host onsite Job Fairs, including interviews and hiring possibilities, on Thursday, August 20, 2020, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, August 21, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. To save time please, submit an application prior to the event at www.Careers.Timken.com.
State Farm Morrison Agent/Owner Angie VanderVinne and her staff are celebrating Christmas in July 2020. At 127 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, lobby, front window, and offices are decorated for the season of giving. The women wear holiday attire and jewelry. Whenever a new client makes a decision to “Give
In addition to the Restore Illinois Phase 3 Reopening Guidance, see the following information shared from the United States Chamber of Commerce. Included are guidance and tools for reopening across many industry sectors. Material was shared by the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce. U. S. Chamber of Commerce Reopening
Despite terrible news about the U. S. economy because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there [is] activity in the Whiteside County/Northwest Illinois region. While the State’s unemployment rate for April 2020 hit 16.4%, several businesses in the region are hiring. More are getting ready to hire as we move out of
As people continue to feel the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, ComEd voluntarily extends until at least July 1, 2020, its support for customers. The utility will suspend disconnections and waive new, late payment charges and reconnection fees. In addition, ComEd encourages customers whose electric service was disconnected for
Embraced owner Andrea Ramirez announces a comprehensive lunch menu that will delight the public. Selections are light, healthy, and delicious. See the list of beverages, baked goods, sides, pitas and wraps, power bowls, and salads below. The convenient location is 104 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. “We are taking orders