It looks like the Natural Land Institute’s (NLI) Legacy Tree Program has found another Illinois State Champion tree: a rare American Chestnut (Castanea dentata) in Freeport, IL,” said Alan Branhagen, Executive Director. “Actually, the exciting news is, there are two growing side by side! Because of the rarity of […]
By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The July 21, 2025, session of the Morrison School District Board of Directors convened with new Superintendent Dr. Matt DeBeane in attendance. Due to the timing of the year, no school Principals were in attendance. Action taken included: * Acceptance of the resignation of Aubrey […]
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Riven Quartet to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be received. The group explained their name. “When the Lord brought […]
With extreme heat and humidity forecasted in the coming days, Sheriff John F. Booker is encouraging all residents to take the weather seriously, look out for one another, and maybe even take a break from any bad decisions. “Heat like this isn’t just uncomfortable; it can be downright dangerous,” […]
The following update relates to High Temperatures the week of Tuesday, July 22, through Thursday, July 24, 2025. The sources are National Weather Service (NWS) of the Quad Cities, as well as the Decision Support Service document from NWS Quad Cities and Chicago, IL. Whiteside County is not currently […]
Timber Lake Playhouse brings BAD MEDICINE onto the concert stage, on Saturday, July 26, 2025, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The address is 8215 Black Road, Mr. Carroll, IL. From “Living on a Prayer” to “It’s My Life” and everything in between, BAD MEDICINE brings the driving, hard rock beat […]
Whiteside County Health Department Assistant Organizational Officer Cory Law submitted this health information, regarding a period of dangerous heat and humidity coming Tuesday, July 22, through Friday, July 25, 2025. Heat indices have a greater than 90% probability of being around–or exceeding–100 degrees. The hottest days look to be […]
At approximately 6:15 a.m. on Monday, July 21, 2025, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call, reporting a four-vehicle traffic crash on Illinois Route 84, near the intersection of Lock Road in rural Fulton, IL. An initial investigation by responding Deputies and the Sheriff’s Office Crash […]
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Divinity Trio to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, July 27, 2025, 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 received. […]
Hello, Morrison School District community! I am Dr. Matthew DeBaene (/duh-BANE/), your new Superintendent, and I’m so excited to get to know all of you. I believe open communication is key to a thriving school district, and I want to hear your thoughts, ideas, and feedback. To make it […]
Vacation Bible School in Morrison, IL, will run from Monday, August 4, through Friday, August 8, 2025, at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street. Sessions run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:15. Youths ages 3 through 8th grade are invited to attend. Senior High students are welcome to help. […]
While taking undergraduate college studies, Ron Koehn came to realize that “Abraham Lincoln stands out as a premier President of the United States.” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia states: “In political studies, since the mid 20th-century this” opinion continues, with several sources ranking A. Lincoln as “the best or greatest […]
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) proudly announced major victories for the Rock Island Arsenal and communities across Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, in this year’s National Defense Legislation, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA.) These wins will protect local jobs, expand benefits for service members, and […]
On Monday, July 14, 2025, Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen, alongside Reps. Luz Rivas, Terri Sewell, Cleo Fields, Shri Thanedar, Summer Lee, and Sarah McBride introduced the STEM Pathways for the Future Act. This bill is aimed at growing the future STEM workforce, by funding hands-on training programs outside of […]
This article was submitted by Sharon Moore. Quiet and serene, the only sounds filling the air were the gentle songs of birds. This hidden hideaway, belonging to Pat and Bill Anderson, was truly a delight to discover. Nestled away, their beautiful yard was chosen as July’s Featured Garden, a […]