Help Build the Big Picture at The Loft on Main

Join your friends and family to celebrate over 50 local artists and to raise funds for the future of The Loft on Main and its projects.  Enjoy a festive gathering on Saturday evening, October 20, 2018, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., in the Morrison Institute of Technology Auditorium, at 701

MCH Auxiliary Autumn Splendor Vendor Fair October 26

What better way to find holiday, birthday, anniversary, or other special occasion gifts, than to experience one-stop shopping, at the Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary 3rd Annual Autumn Splendor Vendor Fair.  The event is Friday, October 26, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Payment is by cash or check only.

Resthave Home Autumn Extravaganza November 8

Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, will host the annual Autumn Extravaganza Craft and Vendor Fair on Thursday, November 8, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Purchase lunch before or after you shop.  Choose a pork chop, hamburger, or hot dog sandwich, chips, and a drink.  

The Whiteside Forum to Discuss the Korean War

The Whiteside Forum will open their new season on Thursday, October 18, 2018, at 6:30 p.m., in the Program Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, in Morrison, IL, with Guest Speaker Marvin Arians.  Arians is a Korean War veteran.  He will give us some insight into

Bustos Announces Bid for Assistant Democratic Leader

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D-IL) announced that, should Democrats be successful in winning back the majority in November, she intends to run for Assistant Democratic Leader.  This would be the number four post in Democratic House Leadership.  Currently, Bustos is the only Midwesterner and the only Trump-District Democrat in elected Democratic

Alliance PAC Endorses Representative Tony McCombie

Dear Editor: The Alliance Political Action Committee has endorsed Tony McCombie for the Illinois House in the 71st District.  As the political arm of the Illinois Statewide School Management Alliance, the Alliance PAC provides the opportunity for individuals interested in education to endorse and contribute to candidates for State offices. 

Building the Big Picture, The Loft on Main Gala Fundraiser

Come help us Build the Big Picture!  Celebrate art, area artists, and our new local gallery, The Loft on Main on Main, on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at the Auditorium of Morrison Institute of Technology, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.  Tickets are still available at Fitzgerald Pharmacy and The Loft

Fenton Community Blood Drive October 23

Fenton United Methodist Church will host a community blood drive on Tuesday, October 23, 2018.  The drive will be held in the Fellowship Hall, 10019 Main Street, Fenton, IL, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. This blood drive is open to the public.  Appointments are appreciated by contacting Judy Schaller at

Meet Mahaffey & Lee

      Mr. Mahaffey has extensive experience as a litigator representing clients in a broad array of legal matters throughout northern and central Illinois. Over the years he has successfully represented and helped clients with cases resulting from motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, trucking accidents, injuries from dogs/animals and

End Polio Now Walk Saturday, October 13

The Third Annual End Polio Now Walk will be held on Saturday, October 13, 2018, at Centennial Park in Rock Falls, IL.  The public is invited to participate.  Registration at the Larson Shelter is from 8:15 until 9:00 a.m.  At that time a short program, about Rotary efforts to eradicate

See Jimmy Stewart in “Harvey” at Odell October 9

Do you enjoy a good comedy?  Do you like actor Jimmy Stewart?  Then the 1950 comedy “Harvey,” starring Stewart, is a must-see.  Odell Public Library will present this hilarious film on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, beginning at 2:00 p.m., in the Program Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  Popcorn

St. Mary Church Annual Rummage Sales October 12-13

On Friday, October 12, and Saturday, October 13, 2018, St. Mary Church will host its Annual Rummage Sale, which always offers “something for everyone!  Money goes for parish projects,” stated Kathy Schmidt. “We will start setting up on Monday, October 8.  Anyone wishing to donate items for sale (clothes, toys, holiday

Booker Calls Upon Opponent to Reveal Pick for Chief Deputy

Dear Editor: John Booker, candidate for Whiteside County Sheriff, has challenged his opponent to reveal his pick for Chief Deputy. Booker, 51, is currently the Chief Deputy of Whiteside County.  He is running for Whiteside County Sheriff in this year’s General Election. On Wednesday, September 26, 2018, Booker announced that

Two Unions Endorse John Booker

Dear Editor: Whiteside County Sheriff Candidate Chief Deputy John Booker is honored to announce the endorsement from two local Unions. The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 150 is a proud labor organization, with a long history of representing the interests of working men and women on the job,

Hear About WWII German POW’s in Northern Illinois

Carol Chandler, left, of Dixon, IL, is a retired hospital nurse who likes to do historical research, write, and share her knowledge with others. She is a member of the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society Board of Directors.  On Monday, October 15, 2018, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Chandler