Ebenezer Church Water Fun Day June 25

  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 Father’s Day Car Show and Lunch

  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

Municipal Band Nights in Sterling and Dixon

  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

Shriners All Star Football Game June 21

  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

Garden Club Sponsors Children’s Coloring Contest

  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

Rotary Club Supplies Books for Summer Reading Program

  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

Ice Cream Social and Meal at Resthave June 19

  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

Meet Friends at Third Thursday on June 19

  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

Artist Spotlight by Loft Wood Artisans June 22

  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

Morrison WATANYE Spring Brunch June 28

  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 Gentz Program on Rock Creek Cabins Today

  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.

Volunteer Millers to Host Conservationists

  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

Have You Seen This Black and White Moth?

  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