2019 Morrison Taste of Ireland

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17, 2019, several food and beverage choices will be offered in Morrison, IL, from east-to-west and north-to-south.  Choose corned beef and cabbage meals, reuben sandwiches, desserts, and beverages with a nod to...
Liberty and Justice Begin 2019 Breeding Season

Liberty and Justice Begin 2019 Breeding Season

Editor’s note:  If you accessed the link in the previous version of this feature, only one screen was visible.  The link now goes to split-screen, simultaneous videos; one allows viewers to see into the nest.  An updated photo with the two eggs...
Who Arranged the Robins’ Return to Illinois?

Who Arranged the Robins’ Return to Illinois?

Dozens of robins visited the Editor’s back yard on Saturday, February 16, 2019, flipping up leaves to seek food and eating seeds under the bird feeder. I wonder where they spent Sunday, February 17, during and after the latest snowfall. Have you seen them?...
Scholarships Available from Chamber of Commerce

Scholarships Available from Chamber of Commerce

The Morrison Chamber of Commerce is seeking applicants for the 2019 Chamber of Commerce Scholarship.  A $500 scholarship is awarded annually to a graduating Senior from Morrison High School. Students can download the application online at www.morrisonchamber.com...
CGH Birthing Center Enhances Newborn Security

CGH Birthing Center Enhances Newborn Security

Newborns at CGH are making their mark on the world one step at a time, but it’s no longer just a keepsake.  The Birthing Center at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road, Sterling, IL, recently installed a new and innovative Infant Safety System, developed...