2018 Holy Week Services and Cross Walk

The annual ecumenical Community Cross Walk is Good Friday, March 30, 2018, beginning at 12:15 p.m. (new time) at Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, and continuing to Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street.  The public is invited to walk with others or watch

2018 Easter Egg Hunt Options

During March 2018, families can enjoy Morrison, IL, Easter Egg Hunts with their children, scheduled by a variety of hosts.  Bring a container for each child. Kiwanis/MHS Key Club Egg Hunt, Kiwanis Park, 700 block of N. Genesee Street:  The Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Kiwanis

Moody Men’s Collegiate Choir Performs March 15

Morrison, IL, and surrounding communities are in for a musical treat, on Thursday, March 15, 2018.  The Moody Men’s Collegiate Choir concludes its Midwest Tour, with a 7:00 p.m. concert, at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street.  The program is sponsored by Brethren in Christ Church of Morrison. The

Chief Heyvaert Endorses Candidate Kris Schmidt

Editor’s note:  Albany, IL, Police Chief Wyatt Heyvaert endorsed Republican Candidate Kris Schmidt for Whiteside County Sheriff, on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Kris Schmidt Endorsement Today I come to you with 17 years of experience within the field of Law Enforcement:  seven of those being with the Moline Police Department;

Five-City Rock River Valley Studio Tour

Painters, Potters, Ceramicists, and Fiber and Glass Artists are opening their studios for the Rock River Valley Studio Tour, on Saturday, April 14, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  From Byron, to Sterling, IL, artists will display in galleries or open their private studios for your visit.  Come see

CGH Health Foundation Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Thirty years of caring was celebrated during the CGH Health Foundation Annual Appeal reception at CGH Medical Center, on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, with special recognition given to Charter Members and Tree of Life donors. Fifteen individuals, three businesses, and one club were honored for being the only contributors who made

CGH Breaks Ground on New Rock Falls Medical Center

CGH Medical Center is dedicated to providing exceptional care to all our patients.  To that end, CGH broke ground on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, for the future home of the CGH Rock Falls Medical Center, at 1315 Dixon Avenue, Rock Falls, IL. The future 7000 square foot facility will provide Rock

Johnny Cash Movie in Odell Library

Johnny Cash sang like he meant business. June Carter came fromcountry music royalty. Together they became a country musiclegend. The movie depicting the story of the early life and career ofJohnny Cash, will be shown at Odell Public Library at 307 S. Madison, Morrison, IL. It will be shown on

Rock River Valley Painters Guild Studio Tour April 14

Corner Gallery Artisans Guild, at the corner of Fourth Avenue and E. Second Street, Sterling, IL, has new hours.  They are open Monday and Tuesday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.; Thursday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Mark your calendar for

TMC Wheel Master Award to Herbert House

On Thursday, February 22, 2018, TMC Transportation was “pleased to introduce Herbert House as our 2017 Wheel Master.  The annual Wheel Master award is the highest driver honor given at TMC….Herb’s hard work and dedication to his Black and Chrome family, over the past 25 years, has earned him this

Veterans Breakfast at Windsor Manor November 11

Beginning at 8:30 a.m., Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community will host a Veterans Day breakfast on Saturday, November 11, 2017.  The facility is located at 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL. This free buffet meal is extended to each veteran and includes one guest. Menu items will include biscuits and gravy

Chief Melton Endorses Candidate Kris Schmidt

Editor’s note:  Morrison, IL, Police Chief Brian Melton endorsed Republican Candidate Kris Schmidt for Whiteside County Sheriff, on Thursday, January 18, 2018.  His letter was submitted for publication on Tuesday, February 27. To Whiteside County Residents: I am writing in support of Kris Schmidt as our next Whiteside County Sheriff.

Sullivan’s Foods Grand Re-Opening and Celebration

Sullivan’s Foods, 300 N. Madison Street, has been an evolving enterprise in Morrison, IL, since “the late 1970’s” decided siblings Scott and Susie Sullivan–long enough that the family business partners could not remember the exact year.  He remembered, “We opened the Savanna[, IL,] store in 1967,” when he was in Junior

Tony McCombie Reception March 15

Paid for by McCombie for Illinois.  A copy of our report filed with the State Board of Elections is (or will be) available on the board official website (www.elections.il.gov) or for purchase from the State Board of Elections, Springfield, IL.  Contributions are not deductible for state or federal tax purposes.

Bethesda Blaze Breakfast Number Two

Bethesda Blaze, a Whiteside County Relay for Life team, held a repeat fundraising breakfast at DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Andrea Dalton reported, “Our total for both weeks was $1117.  We were pleased, considering it started out really slowly today.