Robert “Bob” E. Foster, 88, of Fulton, IL, died Saturday, March 14, 2026, at La Bella of Morrison, Morrison, IL. Bob was born May 7, 1937, in Morrison, to Fred and Henrietta (Strating) Foster. He was educated in the Fulton Grade Schools and attended Fulton High School. Bob later […]
Due to severe weather conditions forecasted for this evening, Sunday, March 15, 2026, and tomorrow morning, March 16, Morrison Community Schools will be closed on Monday. “Due to severe weather conditions, all schools in the District will be closed [Monday, March 16.] The safety of our students, staff, and families […]
Due to winter storm conditions, Albany United Methodist Church has amended the date of their Community Baked Potato Bar, to Friday, March 20, 2026. Other details below remain as posted in the original press release.
Ironically, as a major winter storm and blizzard conditions are poised to strike Morrison, IL, tonight, Sunday, March 15, 2026, and into Monday, March 16, the Editor took this photograph at Sullivan’s Foods. Colorful seed packets encourage us to consider spring plantings. It is a show of faith to […]
The National Weather Service has updated the seriousness of approaching storm conditions, this evening, on Sunday, March 15, 2026, for northwest Illinois. Difficult travel conditions are expected. Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. What has changed? Snow transition time has sped up. Snow amounts have increased by one-to-three […]
The Whiteside County Highway Department has announced the removal of posted Spring Vehicle Weight Limits on County Highways, except Sand Road. It remains posted. The removal of postings went into effect on Friday, March 13, 2026. For questions concerning the postings on County Highways, please contact the Highway Department […]
Whiteside County Clerk Karen Stralow reports that EARLY VOTING for all Whiteside County Precincts–before the Tuesday, March 17, 2026, General Primary Election–will be conducted in her office, 200 E. Knox Street, in Morrison, IL, on Monday, March16, from 9:00 a.m. until noon. The Clerk’s office is on the ground […]
Journey to Pi(e) Island with Odell Public Library on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:14 p.m., to celebrate “Pi Day!” March 14 is celebrated as “Pi Day,” because 3.14 are the first digits of the mathematical constant pi. The date March 14 can be written as 3/14, […]
The Whiteside Forum will host Bucky Halker and his presentation of “This Land is Your Land: The Folksongs of Woody Guthrie,” on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Clark “Bucky” Halker is an American academic, music historian, labor activist, singer, and songwriter who specializes in American folk music. […]
At approximately 8:00 a.m., Friday March 13, 2026, Morrison Junior High School students gathered to form a cheering path to the front door, to encourage two State-qualifying Wrestlers. Both Ashyr Deyo and Uryah Wright had earned a Third Place medal on Saturday, March 6, during the Illinois Elementary School […]
On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced $4.3 million in Federal funding [will be] awarded to SAL Family and Community Services, to support early childhood education and care for families in the Quad Cities region. Awarded through the Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships program at the […]
Charles Robert Morris, of Locust Grove, VA, died at 4:25 p.m., on March 8, 2026, surrounded by his daughter Amy and grandchildren Ash, Arin, and Fallon. He passed peacefully at his home in Morrison, IL, following a long battle with Lewy Body dementia. He was born on October 20, […]
Editors note: Prior to the meals, praying the Stations of the Cross devotion will take place at 4:00 p.m. Knights of Columbus members will host three, community, Lenten Fish Fridays, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL. The first date […]
Rich Criss supplied the practice photos. The Emmanuel Church Morrison’s “Voices of Praise” cordially invites the area to celebrate with them, as they present EVOP’s 18th annual Easter concerts, “The Lamb Has Overcome!” They will be presented in three services, Friday and Sunday evenings, March 27 and 29, 2026, […]
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, several food and beverage venues will offer food and drink in Morrison, IL, from east-to-west and north-to-south. Choose corned beef and cabbage meals, reuben sandwiches, desserts, and beverages with a nod to the Irish. Below are 17 places to […]