Casey’s Donates to American Legion Remodel

Casey’s General Store believes in neighbors helping neighbors and is committed to helping local organizations make a difference.  Upon hearing that The American Legion Post in Morrison, IL, is modifying their bathroom to make it accessible for wheel chairs, they decided to donate $500 to help offset the cost. Morrison

Craft/Vendor Spaces Available for Summer Sales

Kim Barragan seeks participants for two summer sales events at Whiteside County Fairground, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL.  Both dates are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and free to the public.  Spaces are available inside and outside, some with electricity.  Each event will benefit St. Jude Children’s Memorial

Tegeler Accounting Services Will Work Remotely

To our valued Clients and Friends: Due to the recent restrictions and the Illinois order for all non-essential staff to stay home, Tegeler Accounting Services staff will conduct business remotely from home, until at least Tuesday, April 7, 2020.  We want to reassure you that we are committed to continuing

Appointment-Only Access to FNB Lobby

Megan Thompson submitted this article. With the continuing COVID-19 concerns, effective Thursday, March 19, 2020, customer access to the Farmers National Bank lobby will be by “appointment only,” for loan or deposit needs or to access safe deposit boxes.  Lobby doors will be locked.  Lenders and Customer Service representatives will

February 1 Aviation Seminar at Whiteside County Airport

The Whiteside County Airport and Sauk Valley Pilots Association will host a free educational aviation seminar on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at 9:30 a.m.  The airport is located at 10950Hoover Road, Rock Falls, IL.  The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Great Lakes Ambassador, Andy Miller, will discuss “Difficult Decisions” that

February 1 Vendor Fair at Embraced

Business owner Andrea Ramirez will host the a Vendor Fair, inside Embraced, her wellness business at 104 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, February 1, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.  She and husband Christopher lease the former Quinn’s Jewelry building.  Embraced will hold Vendor Fairs on the first

Simply Aesthetic Design & Photography Summer Ribbon Cutting

A Ribbon Cutting for Simply Aesthetic Design & Photography was held Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at the Chamber office, 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Owner Amanda D. (Olson) Cook of Morrison is a creative, multifaceted Professional Graphic Designer and an evocative Photographer.  Contact her at 630-605-5329, www.SimplyAestheticDesign.com, or email

January 11 Vendor Fair at Embraced

Ever optimistic despite predicted heavy snowfall, business owner Andrea Ramirez will host the first Vendor Fair of the new decade, inside Embraced, her wellness business at 104 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, January 11, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.  She and husband Christopher lease the former Quinn’s

Elkay Installs Smartwell Beverage System at Exchange State Bank

In early November 2019, Elkay installed a Smartwell Beverage System at Exchange State Bank in Lanark, IL.  The product has been enjoyed by visitors, employees, and clientele.  Elkay is a family-owned manufacturing company, serving a wide array of customers for plumbing, commercial, industrial, retail, and food service goods and services. 

Enterprise Zone Investment Up Significantly

Economic activity in the Whiteside Carroll Enterprise Zone (WCEZ) picked up in 2019, with 19 projects and an investment of $38.6 million, up from 2018’s 13 projects with an investment of $10.5 million.  The 2019 projects are on track to create over 450 jobs in the Whiteside Carroll Enterprise Zone.

Cornerstone Wellness Center Ribbon Cutting

Morrison Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new membership of Cornerstone Wellness Center and honored the business with a Ribbon Cutting at noon on Tuesday, September 17, 2019.  The business opened Tuesday, October 1, 2019.  Mike Mills, a Licensed Independent Social Worker, is counseling in the downtown branch at 116 E. Main

Stephanie Mann Joins Fitzgerald Floral

Forty-four years ago, when Stephanie Mann of Morrison, IL, was 15, she began working in her mother’s florist shop after school and on Saturdays.  Ruthie Hayenga owned Wilson Greenhouse & Florists at 103 N. Heaton and W. Main Street, Morrison.  On Saturday, November 30, 2019, Mann closed the building which

Christmas Whimsy at the Dentist Office

“Dr. Mindy Hochgesang, [her brother] Dr. Craig Peterson, and the entire…team strive to provide high-quality, gentle, comprehensive care to patients of all ages.  Everyone in our office has a warm and friendly demeanor that will calm anxious nerves and put your mind at ease.”  Theirs is a full-service, family business,

Walmart Truckers Donate to Junior High

The Sterling, IL, Walmart Transportation Office selected Morrison Junior High School, 300 Academic Drive, Morrison, IL, to receive a $1000 donation, as part of Walmart’s support of local communities.  On Thursday, December 19, 2019, at 8:45 a.m. an oversized replica of the financial gift was presented in the school lobby.