Morrison Parks and Recreation Department will host Golden Agers Bingo Night, for those age 50 and above, on Thursday, September 4, 2025. The venue is the City of Morrison Community Room, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Play time is from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. […]
The de Immigrant Volunteer Millers will host an all-community read. The book to be discussed is Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy. Individuals and book clubs are invited to take part. The discussion will be on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m., in the Windmill Cultural Center. The Center […]
The City of Morrison, IL, Department of Fun will host a family-friendly “Glow Party” to celebrate the end of summer, on Saturday, September 6, 2025. This final Block Party will be confined to downtown Main Street, stretching west from Cherry Street (IL Route 78) to Base Street. The times […]
Timber Lake Playhouse is excited to offer an exclusive “Pre-Reveal Ticket Deal” to you, our TLP Family. Buy your 2026 Season Tickets now, and lock in next year’s six-show season, at this year’s low, five-show prices! You read that right! More Theatre; same low price. Don’t delay. This Pre-Reveal […]
Natural Land Institute (NLI) invites the public to participate in a volunteer opportunity by collecting seeds from native prairie wildflowers and grasses. The communal event will take place at Nygren Wetland Preserve, 3190 W. Rockton Road, Rockton, IL 61072, during Fall Prairie Harvest Day. The collecting times are 9:00 […]
A grand Pin Oak (Quercus palustris) tree located at Specialty Screw Corporation, 2801 Huffman Boulevard, Rockford, lL, was featured as the August Tree of the Month, through Natural Land Institute’s (NLI) Legacy Tree Program. The Pin Oak is 59.5 ft. high, has an average crown spread of 80 ft., […]
About 3:15 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025, two accidents occurred to the Super Wash, Inc., Headquarters, 707 W. Lincoln Road, in Morrison, IL. Both north and south ends of the building were struck: the first automatic washing bay and the south wall near the Secondary Equipment Building. Owner […]
Under Coach Jill DeRycke, two Morrison High School Junior Varsity Volleyball contests took place on Wednesday, August 27, and Thursday, August 28, 2025.
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Morrison Mustangs, under third-year Football Coach Nathan Vandermyde, made the long trek to Hazel Green, WI, to challenge the Galena, IL, Pirates. (Note: game played in Hazel Green due to new school and facility construction at Galena High School.) Both teams entered the […]
The family of Marla A. Vos of Morrison, IL, is saddened to announce her passing on Friday, August 29, 2025, at the age of 60. Marla passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family. She bravely fought a brief battle with an aggressive brain cancer, known as glioblastoma […]
The Morrison Kiwanis Club and Morrison High School Key Club will hold a Sandwich Sale on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the corner of U. S. Highway 30 and Illinois Route 78/Cherry Street. Bring your Mustang-sized appetite for ribeyes, pork chops, brats, hot dogs, soft drinks, and snacks! Most […]
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host its AfterShock Youth Day on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.Everyone is invited to this free event from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the parking lot. Enjoy an ice cream social, Bounce House, and outdoor games. Preschool-through 8th grade-students can […]
Come out and support the 35 Morrison Fillies as they start their Volleyball season. Start time at home is at 5:00 p.m. for Junior Varsity, followed by Varsity at 7:00.
Surprise! The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile just announced they will roll into the Sullivan’s Foods in Morrison, IL, store today, Friday, August 29, 2025, from noon until 3:00 p.m. During the visit, the store will grill Oscar Mayer hot dogs for $1, instead of the usual Friday grill out. Stop […]
Following are results to the Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Girls Swim Meet. Sterling High School…96 Morrison High School…38 200 yard Medley Relay – 2nd: (J. Arias, S. Prombo, L. Swanson, I. Lee) 200 Meter Freestyle – 3rd (F. Steele) 200 yard IM – 3rd (L. Swanson) 50 yard […]