Donald F. Floming, 90, of Erie, IL, died Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community in Morrison, IL. Don was born in Atkinson, IL, to Frank and Marie (Hulslander) Floming on November 26, 1929. He was a graduate of Erie High School and served as the Class […]
Whiteside County Health Department and Johnnie’s Tap, Fulton, IL, are working together after a COVID-19 exposure by contagious individuals. After working with the location to review the situation, we have decided to issue a general release. This is due to the extended potential for exposure, typical visit duration, and difficulty […]
Whiteside County Health Department and Sterling Moose Family Center are working together, after a COVID-19 exposure by a contagious patron who was not showing symptoms. After working with the location to review the situation, WCHD decided to issue a general release. This is due to the extended potential for exposure, […]
Whiteside County Health Department and Sterling Moose Family Center are working together after a COVID-19 exposure by a contagious patron who was not showing symptoms. After working with the location to review the situation we have decided to issue a general release. This is due to the extended potential for […]
On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses. This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to be used at select businesses. Certificates are given to anyone who purchases more than […]
Whiteside County Health Department and Whiskey Barrel Saloon in Rock Falls, IL, are working closely together, [regarding] COVID-19 exposures by contagious individual(s) who were not showing symptoms. The Whiskey Barrel released a statement [Tuesday, July 14, 2020,] on Facebook and is joining the Health Department for this [Monday, July 20, […]
Meeting in joint session with quorums, the Thomson[, IL,] Depot Museum Committee and the Thomson Chamber of Commerce voted unanimously to cancel events, due to the continuing threat of the COVID-19 virus. These include Saturday, September 12, 2020, Depot Day and the Chamber Halloween and Christmas Parties “It’s better to […]
Edna Mae Tegeler, age 95, of Mt. Carroll, IL, died Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Allure of Mt. Carroll. Edna Mae was born September 28, 1924, in Fulton, IL, the daughter of Klaas and Effie (VanderVinne) Wiersema. She married Lawrence W. Tegeler on February 24, 1950, and was a homemaker. […]
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, that it will defer to the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), and the Governor’s Office on all of its Return to Play Guidelines moving forward.
Editor’s note: Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives Michael Madigan received subpoenas on Friday, July 17, 2020, for documents. “Federal prosecutors said electric utility ComEd has agreed to pay $200 million, to resolve a Federal criminal investigation into a long-running bribery scheme that implicates Madigan. They say the company […]
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, July 6, 2020. Arrests: On Thursday, July 16, 2020, Morrison Police arrested Jamie C. Given, age 39 of Morrison, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County, charging Given with Violation of […]
Dear Editor: 2020 was the year for a “Corona Twist” to our annual Golf Outing fundraising event for Rock River Hospice & Home. Working with Deer Valley Golf Club, we were able to rework the format into Golf for Hospice Week 2020. We are appreciative and thankful for the support […]
Lee County Sheriff’s Office Report July 4, 2020 Early Saturday morning, July 4, 2020, Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a vehicle fire east of Harmon, IL. Evidence collected at the scene linked the vehicle to a homicide in South Carolina that occurred on Sunday, June 28. The suspects from […]
Beginning Monday, July 20, 2020, Odell Public Library will allow patrons to come in and browse or use computers by appointment. Curbside services will continue with modified hours. In an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, anyone entering the building (over the age of 2) will be required to […]
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, is now open by appointment. Wearing a mask and social distancing is required. We will continue to have window shopping and curbside pickup for those wishing to utilize extra precautions. Please call 815-718-3682 any day between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 […]