Friends of Odell Public Library invite you to share in the delightful 2015 comedy, “The Intern,” on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. The movie stars Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro in a classic tale of the young-and-ambitious versus the experienced-and-retired. Doors open at 2:00 p.m., at Odell Public Library, 307 […]
Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at 1:30 p.m., at the Whiteside County Highway Department. 1. Call to order 2. Routine Business: (Highway & Landfill) A. Monthly Approvals: Items presented for review from May 2016 include Budgetary Status Reports and Township […]
Fans will find plenty of softball excitement at Morrison Sports Complex, 15201 Bishop Road, Morrison, IL, Saturday, June 11, and Sunday, June 12, 2016. Twenty-six youth USSSA teams will converge on the City. See the schedules at www.quickscores.com/morrisonsports. On the Home Page, click “Nightly Events Schedule” and fill in a “Games […]
Starting on Wednesday, June 8, 2016, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., the Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center will be serving treats. Every Wednesday through August 31, treats made from windmill flour, coffee, and tea will be served.
Around Morrison, IL, summer includes informal, drive-in car-truck-cycle shows, organized by Ron Weimer. Each month DQ Grill & Chill offers space for people to park their various modes of transportation. Anyone can enter anything with wheels in this show. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, vans, tractors, and ATV’s are welcome. There is […]
Each and every day, patients across the Country rely on volunteer blood donors when receiving healthcare. Cancer patients, trauma victims, surgery patients, and others may need donated blood products. Hundreds of donations are received at the Robert Fulton Community Center, ADM, and Lyondellbasell Industries each year. The following donors achieved […]
The University of Illinois Extension, will host their annual Whiteside County 4-H Show, from Thursday, July 14, through Saturday, July 16, 2016. See the complete schedule and times below. On Thursday, July 14, are the Horse and Pony, Dairy, Sheep/Goat, and Poultry shows. Friday, July 15, includes Beef, Cat, and […]
Preprinted from The Associated Press, Saturday, June 4, 2016. Muhammad Ali, the magnificent heavyweight champion, whose fast fists and irrepressible personality transcended sports and captivated the world…died [Friday, June 3, 2016], according to a statement released by his family. He was 74. Ali died in a Phoenix[, AZ,]-area hospital after […]
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room. The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of May 3, 2016, minutes New Business Request for […]
Please join us at Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, on Sunday, June 5, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. for our local talent, The Trinity Quartet. They have been performing in our area for many years. We are so blessed to have them continue to share their […]
Charges listed below are accusations, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty. 06/02/16 at 5:45 p.m. Whiteside County Deputies were dispatched to Route 40 at Science Ridge Road to investigate a two-vehicle accident. A vehicle driven by a 16-year-old female from Lyndon, IL, was eastbound on Science Ridge […]
On Tuesday, May 31, 2016, a new barber pole spiraled outside the remodeled enterprise at 205 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Ben’s Barber Shop welcomed visitors and patrons to the former Vogel’s Barber Shop. Ben Witt of Camanche, IA, is Morrison’s new “Main Street Barber.” During the week, Vogel’s son […]
Morrison, IL, City Administrator Barry Dykhuizen informs the public on a legal matter concerning home businesses. “Please note that it is illegal to operate a business out of your home except as for provided by the limitations defined by local statute. A Home Occupation Permit is required. An application is […]
Thomson, IL, Depot Day is looking for a few hardy souls to enter the Annual Outhouse Races on Saturday, June 18, 2016. The competition is “stiff” and the designs are “outstanding.” Registration is on race day until 11:30 a.m. Check out thomsonil.com for more information or call 815-259-3168. Regulations require […]
Below are Morrison High School students who earned Honor Roll status during the fourth quarter of the 2015-2016 school year. Following are Honor Roll students for the second semester. FOURTH QUARTER HONOR ROLL 4.000 Honor Roll Class of 2016: Kelsey Becker, Lydia Bender, Sydney Beveroth, Ilirijana Dzeladini, Colleen Elfline, Emmily […]