Cook and Yaklich Open Shaved Ice Business

Cook and Yaklich Open Shaved Ice Business

Sunny skies and an afternoon temperature of 95° became two ingredients in a Morrison, IL, business venture to sell flavored shaved ice.  The third ingredient was one youth’s desire to use the Dan and Amanda Cook family’s Margaritaville Maker. ...
Morrison Garden Club Beautifies Odell Public Library

Morrison Garden Club Beautifies Odell Public Library

Early on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, Morrison Garden Club volunteers began fulfillment of a promise made last fall.  Their goal was to beautify the area surrounding a new metal sign at the front of Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. ...
April House Ribbon Cutting June 11

April House Ribbon Cutting June 11

Whiteside County’s April House, a Child Advocacy Center, at 501 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, was hosted to a Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting, at 11:00 a.m., on Monday, June 11, 2018.  April House is “a safe, child-focused environment”...

Letter from Marie Popkin

Letter to the Editor: On Wednesday, April 30, [2018,] ERA finally passed both Houses in Illinois, 45 years after Congressional approval at the Federal level.  It did so without the help of Senator Neil Anderson or Representative Tony McCombie. How can they oppose...

American Legion Members to Take an Honor Flight

Seventy-seven area military veterans and their Guardians-for-a-Day, will be honored for their military service, with a special trip to Washington, D.C. on Thursday, June 7, 2018.  They will soar on a free Honor Flight from Quad Cities International Airport, for a...