" Prom Court photo courtesy of Amy Yonk from Onsite Photography. Brian Bartoz submitted the names to match the photo. follows.} [Updated Royalty report follows.] The King and Queen were announced during Grand March in the Morrison High School auditorium. Morrison High School’s Senior Class Prom Court, left-to-right, consisted of"
" The City of Morrison, IL, announces an overnight lane closure on W. Lincolnway, starting at midnight tonight, (early Wednesday, April 22,) 2026, at 12:00 a.m. West Lincolnway (U.S. Route 30) between Heaton Street and Grape Street will be reduced to one lane. The lane closure is for a water"
" The City of Morrison, IL, announces that its municipal water tower will be temporarily taken out of service beginning Friday, May 1, 2026, to allow for scheduled interior tank maintenance. This work is part of the City’s ongoing commitment to maintaining a safe, reliable, and high-quality water system, for"
" Editor’s note: View several time-lapse videos of Van Kampen creating extraordinary murals here: https://www.facebook.com/eve.van.kampen.2025. The Volunteer Millers at the Fulton Windmill Area will host mural artist Eve Van Kampen, for a program about her work, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The presentation will be held at"
" Morrison Music Theatre Association (MMTA) will perform hilarious comedy sketches from The Carol Burnett Show. Between two and six actors will participate in one of 50 original skits, which occurred during Carol Burnett’s television programs. MMTA has permission to produce several “volumes.” The first dramatic event will be held at"
" 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"
" State Representative Ryan Spain (R- 73rd District) delivered an impassioned speech before the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, honoring the life of Whiteside County teen DJ Dorathy. Following was passage of legislation proposed by DJ’s family to improve safety for young drivers in Illinois. “We"
" On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, allowed a second “Good Neighbor Night” fundraiser, to benefit Morrison High School Marching Mustangs Color Guard. This event was based on sales between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. The Music Boosters received $500 to expand the Color Guard program."
" By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, April 13, 2026, with all members in attendance and a full house of visitors. In opening action, the Council acted as follows. Offered a “Special Use Permit” to Brian Jimenez for the property previously reserved for the"
" Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced more than $25 million in Federal funding has been awarded through the U.S . Department of Health and Human Services, to support Head Start programs serving families across Northern and Central Illinois. This funding will help expand access to early childhood education, health services,"
" 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"
" The community is invited to attend a Music Department fundraiser, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. This “Good Neighbor Night” event is sponsored by McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. A portion of all sales will be donated to the Morrison High School Music Department,"
" 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"