Ebenezer Reformed Church will hold its summer Water Fun Day on Wednesday, June 25, 2025; adults and children are invited. There will be lots of fun from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., in the parking lot at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. Enjoy water-themed games and
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted the press release and photographs. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, hosted a Car Show and lunch on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in celebration of Father’s Day. This year’s event featured 18 Classic and Custom vehicles on
In June 2025, Morrison Chamber of Commerce shone the Business Spotlight on Morrison Community Day Care Center. Founded in 1972 by a group of dedicated women from First Presbyterian Church, Morrison Community Day Care Center (MCDCC) was created to address a growing need among working families in the community.
Two “next door” Illinois Cities have free Municipal Bands that play weekly, during summer evenings. Sterling Municipal Band performs today, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, with a 6:15 p.m. pre-concert in Grandon Civic Center. The bandshell is located downtown, across from the Post Office. Concessions will be offered by Boy
The Illinois Coaches Association and the Shriners of Illinois are proud to present the 51st Annual Illinois High School Shrine Game, scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Tucci Stadium on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University. Pregame festivities begin at 10:00 a.m., with kickoff at 11:00 a.m. This
Get ready, young artists! The 2025 Coloring Contest is here, and it is open to all kids up to ten years old. Whether you are age 5 or under, between 6 and 8, or 9 to 10, there is a special prize waiting just for you. Each age group
Morrison, IL, Rotary Club provided a donation to Odell Public Library, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, to support their Summer Reading Program. Odell’s Katie Ryder stated there were “about 200 books. Rotary has done this two years in a row.” Rotarians pictured left-to-right with scores of new reading materials
June is National Dairy Month. Honor dairy farmers by attending an event that features ice cream. Come join residents and staff of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, for the annual, community Ice Cream Social and meal, on Thursday evening, June 19, 2025. Hours are from
On Third Thursday, June 19, 2025, The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will open early, allowing the public to gather for home made treats, beverages, and conversation. From 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., the venue becomes an attractive, charming “cafe,” filled with art from floor-to-ceiling and
An Artist Spotlight program at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will feature five area workers-of-wood. The free program will be on Sunday, June 22, 2025, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Learn about their design styles, inspiration, tools, exotic woods, and techniques. One door prize will
Arrange for vocal or piano lessons at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Contact teacher Erin Morris at 815-404-9914 for specifics.
WATANYE, a women’s service organization in Morrison, IL, will host the Annual Spring Brunch fundraiser, on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Serving begins at 9:00 a.m. at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street. The church is handicapped accessible by entrance from the parking lot. The menu includes breakfast casseroles;
Jon Gents took most color photos; the Editor photographed the hearth. The flooded scene was photographed by a newspaper reporter from years ago. Morrison Historical Society offers a program of local interest, at 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, today at 1:30 p.m. Morrison resident Jon Gentz is the presenter.
Editor’s note: The photograph is by Jay Dirks; his Nature-themed artwork is available at The Loft on Main. Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant Windmill will host a Conservationist Duo on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 Tenth Avenue, in Fulton, IL. Dave Harrison and Dean
As I exited the house on Tuesday morning, June 3, 2025, I startled a small, black and white moth. It fluttered down to the concrete porch step. I did not recall ever seeing a black and white moth, so I paused to look closely. It was exquisitely detailed! I