The Volunteer Millers of de Immigrant Windmill will host a program by Kelly Klobucher about the old Joliet, IL, prison, on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Please join us at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL. Light refreshments will be served following the presentation. […]
Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2025 crop year, have until Tuesday, April 15, 2025, to revise elections and sign contracts. Both safety net programs, delivered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provide vital income support to […]
Saturday, March 29, 2025, was a fine afternoon for fishing in Morrison-Rockwood State Park’s Lake Carlton. The Editor spoke to two families. Dynamic gray clouds filled the sky with menacing swirls. Samantha West and Chris Browne live in Sterling, IL, with West’s three daughters. They are experienced fishers. “A […]
Respectfully submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Program Leader. The second American Red Cross Community Blood Drive of 2025 took place on Thursday, March 20, at Morrison United Methodist Church. The sponsor for the canteen that day was Bethesda Lutheran Church; they have sponsored the […]
In February 2025, a new enterprise opened its doors, conveniently located at 606 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, beside McDonald’s. Liquor Land is a convenience store that is open each day from 9:00 a.m. to midnight. The business boasts of having “the lowest prices in town.” Additionally, there is no […]
On Saturday, March 29, 2025, at approximately 1:25 a.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the 6000 block of Cordova Road, in rural Erie, IL, for a report of a single-vehicle rollover crash. Upon arrival, Deputies located the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, who was pronounced […]
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, allowed Morrison Music Boosters to host the first “Good Neighbor Night” fundraiser to benefit a Morrison organization. The event was held between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. The Music Boosters received $500 to support the MHS Marching Mustangs Color […]
The Parks and Recreation Department will host Bingo for Families, on Thursday, April 3, 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 7:45 p.m. Bring someone to enjoy this City of […]
April Fool’s Day 2025, was taken literally by this jolly voter, Jerry Scott, at one-of-two Mt. Pleasant precincts, in the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. The Consolidated Election on Tuesday, April 1, also included Clyde residents. All 60 County precincts responded with votes; however […]
Maureen “Marie” (Carney) Henson, 83, of Sterling, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, March 31, 2025. Marie was born on August 23, 1941 in Sterling, to Elbert and Catherine (Milne) Carney. She graduated from Newman High School in 1959 and then graduated from AIC in Davenport, […]
By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. A strong pitching effort from Mustang starter C. White (4.0 inn. ) and relief from K. Swain (2.0 inn.) allowed only two hits, but the five defensive errors allowed the home Steamers to edge out a 4-3 conference win on Thursday, March 21. […]
Editor’s note: Further information from Sheriff Booker and the Consolidated Election count can be viewed here.. Last night, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the voters of Whiteside County made a critical decision to ensure the continued safety and well-being of our community, by approving the Public Safety Tax. As Sheriff, […]
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, a portion of dine-in and drive-through purchases made at McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m., will benefit Morrison Music Boosters, to support the MHS Color Guard. Color Guard members, Coaches, and Music Boosters will be on site to assist […]
Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and Raven A. DeVaughn, Director of Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), unveiled the Secretary of State Flagship Center on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in the Chicago, IL, Loop. The location is 125 W. Monroe Street. A ribbon cutting launched this new, […]
By Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison, IL, City Council convened on Monday, March 31, 2025, without Alderman Vernon Tervelt in attendance. Nathan Jacobs, Recreational Services Director, reported that summer programs sign-ups recorded Volleyball at 47 and Soccer at 120. He also noted the beginning of Thursday, April 3, […]