On Wednesday, February 17, 2021, State Representative Tony McCombie issued the following statement, following Governor J. B. Pritzker’s third Budget Address. Information about this and other State issues is available at Rep. McCombie’s website at repmccombie.com.
Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White is awarding $1,142,645 in CARES Act funding to 292 Illinois Libraries, School Districts, and Library Systems. CARES Act funding was provided to the Illinois State Library from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to prevent, prepare for, and respond to […]
On Friday, February 19, 2021, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announced more than $7.8 million in funding to support local airports. The three largest local airports across the Region will receive a total of $7,867,455 in Federal funding in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. These grants were awarded through the U. S. […]
The Illinois High School Association and COUNTRY Financial are teaming up again, to recognize the efforts of educators and coaches/advisors. These individuals go beyond the call of duty, to positively impact the lives of Illinois High School students, inside and outside of the classroom. Nominations were submitted in the fall […]
Benjamin R. Tegeler, Morrison, IL, a Modern Woodmen of America Representative, has completed a four‑day training program through Modern Woodmen’s home office in Rock Island, IL.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. A tale of two halves was the story on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at Port Byron, IL, as the Riverdale Rams corralled the Mustangs, 79-46. After closing the first half with a 28-25 lead, the Mustangs were unable to contain the Ram offense. […]
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. The Morrison Mustangs traveled west to Fulton, IL, on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, with hopes of avenging last week’s one-point home loss to the Fulton Steamers. The three-point line turned out to be the deciding factor. The Steamers threw in eight three-pointers, contrasted […]
Karla Burn submitted this article and photo. On the Move with Parks and Recreation continues their fundraising efforts to provide a modern dog park for the Morrison, IL, area. The site of the future dog park will be located where the previous American Legion baseball diamond was. To date over $9000 […]
Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, offers free, community, Wednesday night, drive-through meals from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, there is currently no inside dining for Wednesday meals. On February 24, 2021, the menu will be Ham and Hash Brown Casserole, Peas and Carrots, […]
Lila Lee Blumhoff, age 93, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Springfield, MO, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Allure of Prophetstown, Prophetstown, IL. Lila was born on March 18, 1927, in Prophetstown to Henry and Ruth (Reisenbigler) Blumhoff. She graduated from Prophetstown High School in 1948 and the […]
Morrison High School offers the following guidelines, from the recommendations of Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Illinois High School Association (IHSA.) The District will enforce them starting on Thursday, February 18, 2021, during the home Girls Basketball game against Riverdale. Guidelines will continue throughout the remainder of the […]
Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, opens its 60th Anniversary Season in June 2021. There will be some changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the slower-than-expected roll-out of the vaccine. “Since projections don’t put us to full vaccination in Illinois until the end […]
In January 2021, Chamber of Commerce Director LeAnn Schaefer commented on an initiative, to encourage local spending at Chamber-member businesses in the area. “Difficult circumstances often bring out the very best in collective efforts. The program launched Monday, January 4, and continues to be updated as businesses submit information. Interested […]
Clinton Community College has announced the Fall 2020 President’s and Deans’ Lists. Area Illinois students are listed below.
Gary J. Buis, 62 of Sterling, IL, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at CGH Medical Center, in Sterling. He was born on February 23, 1958, in Morrison, IL, the son of Alfred and Florence (Temple) Buis. He attended Albany Grade School and graduated from Fulton High School. He married Karen […]