Employees of CGH Medical Center in the Sauk Valley region–represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Council 31–have ratified their union contract after five years of disputes with hospital management. A tentative agreement was reached on Monday, June 29, 2026, and overwhelmingly ratified […]
Antique Tractor buffs will have a heyday at this year’s 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair, which runs August 18-22, 2026. Each participant will receive a 155th Whiteside County Fair plaque to display on their antique tractor. Exhibitors will fire up their engines for the parade, starting about one hour […]
Blackburn College, in Carlinville, IL, has announced its Dean’s List for the Spring 2026 semester. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of 3.6 or higher for the semester. Sterling, IL, residents Amanda Bass and Beth Brill achieved this recognition. Founded in 1837, Blackburn […]
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean’s List for the spring semester of the 2025-2026 academic year. Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the Dean of their school or college, at the close of each semester. To be eligible for […]
More than 9100 students earned degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in May 2026. The University held its Spring 2026 Commencement ceremony for doctoral, MFA, and medical professional candidates at the Kohl Center on Friday, May 8. Its ceremony for undergraduate, law, and other Master’s degree candidates took place […]
Editors note: Click here to read how scam and robocalls and robotexts are generated. There are specific suggestions how to block them. Congressmen Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is celebrating an important step forward for his bipartisan “Quashing Unwanted and Interruptive Electronic Telecommunications (QUIET) Act.” The legislation was recently included in a House […]
You can’t get them to stop calling! If a U. S. company were calling you, you could put your phone number on the Do Not Call list, and that should prevent most companies from calling you (but not charities.) But these calls appear to come from foreign scam call […]
Whiteside County, as Trustee, has completed their tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent for 2022 and mobile homes that were delinquent for 2023, and prior real estate taxes. The County, as Trustee, will now offer for sale the real estate and mobile homes obtained to […]
Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, invites the public to explore the unlimited possibilities of the universe this upcoming Infinity Day, Saturday, August 8, 2026. The library will host two, science-based events designed to embrace the beauty and creativity in math and science, through the lens […]
It’s time to purchase fresh, Michigan peaches and blueberries. Bags of this luscious fruit will be available at the previous location: Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. Pull into the parking lot. Donna and husband Rob McCanse are shown in August 2023, busy at 8:00 a.m., […]
Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to noon, at the Highway Department building, 18819 E. Lincoln Road. The Agenda follows. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROUTINE BUSINESS A. Approval of Reports and Claims 1. Committee Motion: To approve the Budgetary […]
Morrison, IL, Rotarians gathered together to make sure the mile from DQ Grill & Chill to Morrison Veterinary Clinic, along Highway 30, is free from garbage. Our faithful Trash Troopers pictured left-to-right are Paul VanKampen, JD Benko, John Tomasino, Tanner Girard, Mike Gunderson, Stan Steines, Brad Yaklich, Karl Kovarik, […]
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Alleluia Quartet to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, August 9, 2026, starting at 6:00 p.m. We will serve Root Beer Floats after the concert! Join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be […]
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Blood Program Leader submitted the report and photos. The July American Red Cross Morrison Community blood drive is usually held at the United Methodist Church. They had an air conditioning issue that was not going to be repaired in time for the Thursday, July 16, […]
On Sunday, August 2, 2026, families are invited to a meet-and-greet event from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. “Floats & Votes” is designed to introduce Whiteside County Democratic candidates for office. Root beer floats will be served, and children’s activities will be provided, at the City of Morrison Community Room, […]
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