Help us build the Morrison, IL, Winter Park at Waterworks Park. We are a group of Morrison volunteers committed to improving winter family and recreational opportunities, for our citizens and neighbors. Please email us at morrisonwinterpark@gmail.com or call/text Trent Bush at 815-440-1218 with any questions. We want kids and families […]
Avis M. (Landheer) Chaimberlain, 93, of Lyndon, IL, died Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Morrison Community Hospital in Morrison, IL. Avis was born January 28, 1929, in Morrison, to Edward and Martha (Oltmanns) Landheer. She was educated at the Stone School in rural Whiteside County, walking 2 ½ miles each […]
Deborah Breidenbach, 74, of Byron, IL, formerly of DeKalb, IL, passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Generations at Neighbors in Byron. Debbie was born June 9, 1948, in Clinton, IA, to H. Reid and Marian (Petersen) Nelson. She was educated in the […]
On Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at 1:32 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 16000 block of Crosby Road in rural Morrison, IL, for a single-vehicle motorcycle crash with injury. The initial crash investigation determined that the motorcyclist was northbound on Crosby Road. The rider lost control, entered […]
Elisa Nicole “Nicki” Rideout, 52, of Morrison, IL, died unexpectedly Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at OSF Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Elisa was born August 25, 1970, in Morrison, the daughter of Richard and Sandra (Epperson) Rideout. She was a 1988 graduate of Morrison High School. Elisa obtained an Associate […]
On Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at 1:32 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 16000 block of Crosby Road in rural Morrison, IL, for a single-vehicle motorcycle crash with injury. The initial crash investigation determined that the motorcyclist was northbound on Crosby Road. The rider lost control, entered […]
Darrel “Doc” R. Hook, 68, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, November 19, 2022, at his home. Darrel was born February 22, 1954, in Clinton, IA, to Robert V. and Shirley (Krammer) Hook. He attended the Albany, and Fulton, IL, grade schools and was a graduate of Fulton High School. Darrel […]
Autumn spices wafted inside The Loft on Main, during Third Thursday coffee hour, Thursday, November 17, 2022. Once a month before the doors are opened, the public is invited to enjoy home-baked treats, beverages, and pleasant conversation, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Left-to-right are Mark Zinnen, LuEllen Lee, Mayor Scott […]
Morrison Music Theatre Association (MMTA) will hold a repeat performance of “It’s a Wonderful Life,” over two days, during the first week of December 2022. MMTA presented this version of the iconic play in 2019, to very enthusiastic audiences, but then COVID-19 intervened. There will be radio advertisements and entertainment […]
Ruth Elizabeth Mills, 102, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, died Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Resthave. Ruth was born April 2, 1920, in Paxton, IL, to Johan Alfred and Walborg Marie (Norman) Svensen. She was a 1938 graduate of Elgin High School in Elgin, IL, and received […]
Audie A. Roselieb, age 65, died Thursday, November 17, 2022, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Audie was born on July 12, 1957, in Morrison, IL, the son of Ronald and Shirley (Oleson) Roselieb. He married Debra Sue Thompson on March 28, 1980, in Hooppole, IL. Audie was employed […]
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White reminds the public that the extension of expiration dates for Driver’s Licenses, ID cards, and Learner’s Permits is set to end Thursday, December 1, 2022. White initiated the extension in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. To address the high customer volume caused by the […]
Morrison Area Community Foundation (MACF) awarded $1600 in grant funds to White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA.) The funds will be used to help supply hay and grain for the horses during the fall/winter of 2022 and the spring/summer/fall of 2023. Hay prices have increased 40% this year, due to […]
Marilyn L. Bielema, 83, of Prophetstown, IL, died Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Genesis Medical Center in Silvis, IL. Marilyn was born June 30, 1939, in Sterling, IL, to Wayne and Beulah (Upton) Morse. She was educated in the Spring Hill Grade School and was a 1957 graduate of Erie […]
Public Notice: Water Meter Replacement Program to Begin The City of Morrison, IL, is pleased to announce the implementation of the Water Meter Replacement Program, as part of its ongoing water infrastructure improvement plan. The purpose of this program is to replace all water meters serviced by the City with […]