By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison City Council convened on Monday, November 24, 2025, with all representatives present. They were greeted with an introductory presentation by members of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT.) Details of the preliminary engineering and environmental study for the improvement of U. S. […]
Ann Lahman Musgrove, 90, of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025, after a long and fulfilling life. Born on May 7, 1935, in Kenilworth, IL, Ann was the daughter of the late Wilford C. (“Woody”) and Dorothy (“Tip”) Davis Lahman. […]
Pauline WIlliams, 102, of Prophetstown, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Allure of Prophetstown. Pauline was born December 4, 1922, in Fulton, IL to Edward and Katherine (Hermes) Pannell. She was educated in the Fulton schools, and participated in Softball and Basketball. On September […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) has joined legislation to protect older Americans from financial scams, which often spike during the busy, holiday season. The “Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception (GUARD) Act” is a bipartisan bill endorsed by AARP. The Legislation gives State and Local Law Enforcement new tools, to […]
Ebenezer Reformed Church of Morrison, IL, welcomes the community to experience a concert of Advent-themed vocal and instrumental music, on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The music begins at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. There are two entrances: 309 E. Park Street with street parking; the parking lot behind the […]
Morrison Historical Society invites the public to enjoy live, area musical entertainment, on Sunday, November 23, 2025. “The Connection” features vocalists and musicians, left-to-right, Jim Roerder, Jenna Scifres, and Paul Engwall. The trio plays a unique blend of musical styles including standards, popular, bluegrass, and gospel songs. Bass, tenor, […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) will visit UnityPoint’s expanded Trinity Cancer Center, Monday, November 24, 2025, to speak with local medical leaders. He will learn how recent upgrades are improving cancer care for families in the Quad Cities region. The tour will also focus on local health care challenges, such […]
Sterling Main Street is proud to announce that it received two awards at the 2025 Illinois Main Street Conference, held November 12-14, 2025, in Dixon, IL. The organization was recognized for outstanding achievements in both the Design and Organization categories. This celebrates the impact of its “Team Up 2 Clean […]
Major changes are coming in 2026. Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, will host free Medicare and Medicare Advantage trainings, in the hospital Conference Room, on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. There will be signs along the Main Entrance to direct […]
Susan Jean (Haan) Wright, from Mt. Morris, IL, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in her hometown of Morrison, IL. Susan was born on March 5, 1935, to Paul and Lela Mae (Sykes) Haan in Morrison. The […]
Chief of Police Mike Moon submitted the following November 17, 2025, report. On November 11, 2025, Morrison Police arrested Tamela J. Kuehl, age 67, of Morrison, IL. Kuehl was arrested for a Whiteside County Warrant for Retail Theft. She was transported to Whiteside County Jail. On November 13, 2025, […]
This essay was written by Arthur Donart, Ph. D. I remember long ago, when doctors made “house calls” to treat patients. They would take your temperature, pulse, and respiration and then stick a tongue depressor in your mouth and shine a light down your throat. After that, they would […]
The Whiteside Forum has invited one of our favorite speakers, Norm Moline, Professor Emeritus at Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, on Sunday November 23, 2025, to present “Central Asia: From the Ancient Silk Road to the 21st Century,” starting at 2:00 p.m. The program will be at our customary […]
On Thursday, October 30, 2025, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into a reported death threat, made against a Judge of the 14th Judicial Circuit. During the investigation, Deputies identified a suspect, Alexander A. Lopez, age 30, who attempted to purchase a handgun at a business in […]
Community State Bank of Rock Falls, IL, opened for business in 1975. In half a century, it has grown to also serve the people of Sterling, Dixon, Morrison, and Fulton, IL. The dedication and hard work of countless team members, community partners, and customers has made 50 years of […]