The Whiteside Forum, established in 1985, is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit community group, which sponsors presentations and discussions of issues of importance and interest to the public. Issues chosen for Conferences have an International dimension, as well as local interest and importance. This organization is supported entirely by individual, special, […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is proud to announce the City of Kewanee, IL, has received $166,666, through FEMA’s Fire Prevention and Safety grant program. The funding will support Fire Prevention and Safety Initiatives, helping reduce fire-related risks and improve community awareness and preparedness. “Fire prevention saves lives before emergencies […]
Albany, IL, Pastor Toni Lucas submitted the press release. She is the area Wreaths Across America Coordinator. Wreaths Across America (WAA) is the National nonprofit, with a yearlong mission dedicated to remembering the fallen; honoring those who serve; teaching children the value of freedom. The National organization announces “Remember […]
Rock Falls Tourism announces the winner of the Most Popular Holiday Light Display in Centennial Park last month. Rock Falls Fire Department was the clear favorite among online survey voters. The display featured a festively decorated antique fire truck, with a Firefighter spraying a hose toward a gingerbread house, […]
During its meeting on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors approved action, for Board President Dan Tully to call a special meeting of the IHSA’s Legislative Commission on Tuesday, January 27. Based on a recommendation from the IHSA’s Sports Medicine Advisory Committee, […]
Marc Adami submitted this press release. The Whiteside Forum will host Morrison, IL, residents Barb and Phil Benson, local world travelers, who will talk about their adventures in Europe in 2025. They visited the Czech Republic, Austria, and Slovenia, then spent a week in Istria, Croatia [seen below.] The […]
Morrison Music Theatre Association (MMTA) will hold auditions for its mid-March production of “The Carol Burnett Project.” Tryouts begin today, at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, in Morrison, IL. There are roles for men, women, and older youths. Between two […]
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Program Leader submitted the report and photographs. The first American Red Cross Community Blood Drive of 2026 was held at St. Mary Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, Morrison, IL, on Thursday, January 8, from noon to 5:45 p.m. Ebenezer Church […]
On Thursday, January 15, 2026, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) announced that he has signed on as a Co-sponsor of Articles of Impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. He was among the first 50 Democrats in the House of Representatives to hold Secretary Noem accountable, for her leadership of […]
Morrison High School Wrestlers dominated, in a Dual Meet on Thursday, January 15, 2026, against Kewanee, and Fulton, IL. Mustangs VS Kewanee Wt. Winner Team Score Mor K 106 Bryon conway K Forfeit 0 6 113 Landon Rubright M Forfeit 6 0 120 Cael Wright M Fall 1:40 6 0 […]
Congratulations to Morrison’s Varsity Scholastic Bowl team on its first-place finish, in the Illinois High School Scholastic Bowl Coaches Association Turnabout Tournament! Competition was at Morrison High School on Saturday, January 10, 2026. Morrison finished the tournament with a 6-1 record. Team A is shown left to-right: Sam Mills, […]
Northern Illinois University, in DeKalb, IL, announces its fall 2025 Dean’s List students. To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology, or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale […]
Clinton Community College, one of the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, has announced the recipient of the 2026 Connie Campbell Memorial Customer Service Award. The award was created in memory of CCC employee Connie Campbell of Camanche, IA, who passed away in June of 2006. The award honors a CCC […]
On Thursday, January 15, 2026, at approximately 9:21 p.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call, reporting a two-vehicle traffic crash on Illinois Route 84 near Spring Valley Road. Upon arrival, Deputies located two vehicles and three occupants, all of whom had sustained serious injuries. […]
The following Loras College students were recognized in Dubuque, IA, for academic achievement, during the recent semester, by Dr. Sarah Nytroe, Loras College Provost. To be eligible, a student must earn a minimum grade-point average of 3.50 for the term and be a full-time student taking at least 12 […]