Morrison Police Department reports the following Citations issued as of Thursday, July 18, 2025. On June 26, 2025, Morrison Police issued State Traffic Citations to Jorge Gutierrez Salas, age 29, of Rockford, IL. Salas was cited for Leaving Scene of Accident, Revoked Registration, and No Proof of Registration. Salas […]
Editor’s note: Journalist Sarah Ford (AroundPtown.com) wrote this feature and supplied all photographs, except the first. Karla Burn submitted that picture of the Thursday, July 3, 2025, Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting. The City of Morrison and “On The Move with Parks and Recreation” (OTM) excitedly announce the opening […]
Editor’s note: Four Pruis family members were in place during Covid-19: left-to-right, Brevin, Scott, father Mark, and Greg. The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) and MaxPreps have officially released the 2025 Illinois High School Football Schedules for the upcoming fall season. See the schedules here: https://www.ihsa.org/sports/football/regular-season/school-list. This year’s regular-season […]
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? The local GriefShare–Grief Recovery Support Group–invites you to a special Reunion Day on Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Reunion Day is an afternoon of gathering for […]
Start a new week with free food, fellowship, and loads of fun! Fill your vehicle with family and friends to attend a BBQ meal and Trivia Night. Pulled pork and brisket are sandwich choices. All are welcome. Ebenezer Reformed Church will host a meal and Trivia Night, for those […]
Sheriff John F. Booker urges all residents to stay vigilant, as scams targeting our community continue to rise. The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office has received numerous reports of residents being contacted by scammers, through phone calls, emails, and text messages. These scams often involve callers pretending to be Law […]
Betty J. Wollesen, 90, of Lyndon, IL, died Monday, July 7, 2025, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Betty was born February 12, 1935, in Lyndon, to George and Nellie (Port) Taylor. She was educated in the Lyndon grade schools and graduated from Lyndon High School. She […]
Third Thursday at the Loft on Main extends a once-a-month welcome to visitors and regulars, to enjoy complimentary sweets, beverages, and conversations from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. This appealing gallery is located at 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. On July 17, passers-by are invited to examine loads of […]
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Illinois Department of Transportation introduced the proposed enhancements to Illinois Route 30 through Morrison, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. The Open House held in Odell Public Library exposed plans for the reconstruction of Route 30 from .01 mile west of route 78 North […]
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Monday, July 14, 2025, edition of the Morrison City Council convened without Councilman Kevin Bruckner in attendance. LuEllen Lee, local business owner located on E. Main Street, addressed the Council with concerns that the two-hour parking limit on Main Street was not being […]
Carolyn J. Icenogle, age 82, of Rock Falls, IL, died Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Homestead Assisted Living & Memory Care of Morrison, IL. Carolyn was born February 24, 1943, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Waldo and Letha (Urton) Jaques. She married Jack Icenogle on September 28, 1963, […]
Teens ages 13 – 18 are invited to a Zoom workshop, designed to help them build a personal brand during this workshop. Register by Thursday, July 24, 2025, for the class that will take place on Thursday, July 31. For information contact Danielle Gapinski at des85.illinois.edu or Carissa Nelson […]
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces its Dean’s List, honoring those full-time students who earned a grade-point average of 3.75 and above, in the spring 2025 semester. Students on the Dean’s List from Morrison, IL, include: Beau Brackemeyer, Environmental Science and Conservation BS Annie Dykstra, Elementary Education BS Marissa Folkers, Soil […]
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Anticipation Ministries to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be received. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be […]
Albany Community Support Group is continuing its efforts to create positive experiences for village residents. They have scheduled the Second Annual Free Family Fun Day, to take place at Albany, IL, Main Street Park on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. An ice cream truck will […]