Pack the car for a patriotic day in Prophetstown State Park, along the Rock River in Prophetstown, IL, on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. Celebrate the 54th annual 4th of July observance with fun for all ages throughout the day. Glorious fireworks conclude the celebration at dusk. Bring insect repellent and a
The 11th annual Whiteside County Barn Tour is Saturday, July 7, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, July 8, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Each day’s self-guided, driving tour begins at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds Round Barn, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. This is the
Letter to the Editor: Rock River Hospice and Home, a United Way Agency, thanks everyone who participated in the 16th Annual Rock River Hospice and Home (RRHH) Golf Outing on Friday, June 22, 2018. Thank you to all the sponsors who contributed to the RRHH golf outing: The Cornerstone Agency,
Whiteside County Democratic Candidate for Sheriff Lieutenant John Booker and his supporters held events on Saturday, June 23, and Sunday, June 24, 2018. Both were opportunities to meet the public, gather support, have fun, and enjoy pleasant summer weather. On Saturday, Booker and his team were a walking entry in
The local Bethesda Blaze Relay For Life Team of the American Cancer Society would like to thank all who supported their fundraising events this past year. Whether you came to one of the breakfasts at DQ Grill & Chill, attended their Scotch Doubles Bowling event, donated to or purchased something
On Monday, June 25, 2018, Sergeant Kristopher Schmidt, Republican candidate for Whiteside County Sheriff, announced political backing from one of his four, previous Republican competitors. Schmidt stated, “In life, it’s a matter of putting aside past differences for a common good. For us, it’s no different…. Mike Lewis joins us,
Timber Lake Playhouse, the professional summer theatre of Northwest Illinois, presents “Born Yesterday” through Saturday, June 30, 2018, and also will host on Saturday, June 30, a Murder Mystery Dinner. The playhouse is located at 8215 Black Oak Road in rural Mount Carroll, IL. Now through Saturday, June 30, enjoy
A Ladies Tea will be presented at the Savanna Museum and Cultural Center, 406 Main Street, Savanna, IL, on Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Cindy Gregory will give a program on “Hats.” She will show hats and describe the history of wearing hats from the Middle Ages through
The Volunteer Millers of de Immigrant Windmill will be hosting Historic Bridges of the Mississippi: From Muscatine to Savanna at the Windmill Cultural Center on Monday, July 2, 2018, at 6:00 p.m. The center is located at 111 10th Avenue, in downtown Fulton, IL, across from the authentic Dutch Windmill.
The Morrison Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the Movies Under the Stars series will kick off in June with the Showing of Moana (PG) on Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at the Morrison Sports Complex, located just east of Morrison at Route 30 and Bishop Road. Enjoy the
The Continental Congress, in a steamy, hot room in Philadelphia, signed our Declaration of Independence in 1776. Odell Public Library Friends will present the musical, “1776” on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. The film will be shown in the Odell Public Library Program Room, 307 S. Madison Street,
A Citizens for Schmidt Pancake Breakfast fundraiser was held from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the City of Morrison Community Room at Odell Library, 307 S. Madison Street, in Morrison, IL. The Saturday, June 23, 2018, event offered pancakes, sausage, beverages, and conversation for a donation. “Around 200 people attended.” reported Whiteside
Due to the soggy arena, White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center (WHOA) of Morrison, IL, postponed its fifth annual Benefit Horse Show, on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds. It will be rescheduled. However, the grilled cookout lunch in the Livestock Pavilion will be held, from 10:30 a.m.
The Men’s Ministry group of Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, held their 6th Annual Car Show, on Saturday, June 16, 2018. Lisa Bush, Morrison, owner of “Take It To Go,” provided food for purchase. Visitors and exhibitors were asked to bring two canned goods for the
A local graduate from Sterling, IL, will join 46 high school Seniors and college transfer students headed to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL, this fall with a little help from their local Extension office. The students have each been awarded a $2500 Extension to ACES Scholarship to attend College