A new National record was set on Friday, February 28, 2025, during the 2025 IHSA Boys Swimming & Diving State Final, at FMC Natatorium in Westmont, IL. The Hinsdale Central High School (Hinsdale, IL) 200 Medley Relay Team included. left-to-right, Henry Guo (Senior), Matt Vatev (Junior), Josh Bey (Senior), […]
Editor’s note: Assistant High School Wrestling Coach Tony Wright submitted this report of the State Wrestling Tournament and photographs. Cael Wright competed at the IHSA State Championships on February 20-22, 2025. Wright entered the tournament ranked #5 in the State, considered a State title contender. On the drive to […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen has fought back against efforts to dismantle the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS.) He recently raised alarms about the impact cuts would have on Americans’ ability to access life-saving weather reports. On Friday, February 28, 2025, he issued the […]
Congressman Eric Sorensen announced Thursday, February 27, 2025, that his guest for the State of the Union address will be James Diaz, a resident of Monmouth, IL. Diaz is a disabled veteran who served overseas during the Gulf conflicts of the 1980s and 1990s. He was unexpectedly laid off […]
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office, has announced the filing of charges following an arson investigation, that occurred in October 2024. The incident, which took place in the Galt area, resulted in two individuals being hospitalized after a residential fire. Rodney […]
Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet in City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Room, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. The meeting will begin at 5:00 p.m. The Agenda follows. I. Call to Order II. Roll Call/Attendance III. Approval of February 4, 2025, […]
State Representative Ryan Spain recently filed legislation that would provide relief for residents and businesses across Illinois. Spain’s bills are part of the House Republicans’ “Relief for Working Families” legislative initiative. It is focused on reducing the financial burden on middle class residents. Two of Rep. Spain’s bills in […]
Thomas Harvey Bryant, 86, of Chadwick, IL, died on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison, IL. Thomas was born June 7, 1938, in Sterling, IL, the son of Joseph and Sadie (James) Bryant. He married Doris Saunders on January 5, 1957, at St. Mary […]
The Windmill Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, IL, invite the public to attend the next program of Wild Winter Wednesday, on March 5, 2025. The Center address is 111 Tenth Avenue in Fulton, IL. Please note: if Riverbend Schools are delayed or cancelled due to […]
Ronald Eugene Weimer, 74, of Morrison, IL, died on Monday, February 24, 2025, at his home. Ron was born August 11, 1950, in Morrison, to Glen Everett and Edith Mae (Blasdell) Weimer. He was educated in the Erie Grade Schools and was a 1968 graduate of Erie High School. […]
The Whiteside Forum has rescheduled their book discussion of Breakfast with Seneca: A Stoic Guide to the Art of Living, for Sunday March 2, 2025, in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Doors will open at 1:30 p.m., and the program […]
The Whiteside County Highway Department has announced the posting of spring weight limits for County Highways. These postings will go into effect on Monday, March 3, 2025, and will remain in effect until further notice. Township roads may vary, so it is suggested that each Township be contacted regarding […]
Donald Kenneth Jensen, 76, of Fulton, IL, died Monday, February 24, 2025, at his home. Donald was born May 8, 1948, in Morrison, IL, to Kenneth and Marjorie M. (Glazier) Jensen. He attended Fenton, IL, grade schools and was a 1966 graduate of Erie High School. Following high school, […]
On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at approximately 4:21 p.m., Whiteside County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of a single-vehicle motorcycle crash with injuries, on Buell Road, south of Gaulrapp Road. The initial investigation revealed that the motorcycle was traveling southbound on Buell Road at a high rate of […]
This report was written by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey. The Morrison School District Board of Directors convened on Monday, February 24, 2025, with the new, Interim Superintendent, Shannon Baumann present. Baumann will fill the interim position for the second semester of the 2024-25 school year. He noted that interviews […]