Wish Jack Brearton “Happy 90th Birthday” Today

  Jerry Brearton supplied the photograph of his father.  Both men served in the United States Navy. The American Legion invites the public to honor one of its longest-serving members:  Jack Brearton.  He will celebrate his 90th birthday with the public today, Saturday, February 7, 2026.    The celebration is

Wintery Mix and Breezy Conditions Today

Listed are road conditions Friday morning, February 6, 2026. 1. We can see areas of wintry mix, roughly along and north of a line from Dubuque, IA, to Princeton, IL.  We can see freezing drizzle-to-light freezing rain to 9:00 a.m., which can produce slick conditions on the roadways for the

Scott Leber to Receive IHSA Distinguished Media Service Award

  Scott Leber, has covered High School sports on television in the Rockford, IL, region since 1989.  He will be presented with the IHSA Distinguished Media Service Award, on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Stillman Valley High School, 425 S. Pine Street, Stillman Valley, IL 61084.) The presentation will occur

Relive Women’s Baseball February 8

  Let’s Play Ball!  Women have always played Baseball, especially in the Midwest.  The history of Women’s Baseball dates back to the 1800s, where women had few opportunities to play organized Baseball.  Anna Sielaff is part of Illinois Humanities 2026-27 Road Scholars Speakers Bureau.  She will present this program at

Ebenezer Pancake Supper Starts at 5:00 Tonight

  Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host a community Pancake Supper on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m.  Donations will fund scholarships to send children to Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort, IL. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and applesauce.  Pancake choices are

February 1, 2026, and Prior February 1 Events

  A Full Moon will become perfectly poised over Morrison, IL, today at 4:10 p.m.  Owners of a clock with a Moon Phase dial can reposition their clock’s dial, so it begins at this precise moment.  Wearing a soft glove, touch the dial with two fingers; rotate the dial clockwise

September and November 2025 Red Cross Blood Drive Reports

  Two fall 2025 reports were respectfully submitted by Kaywyn Beswick, R.N./Morrison Community ARC Blood Program Leader. The Morrison Community American Red Cross Blood Drive was held on Thursday, September 11, Patriot Day, from noon to 6:00 p.m., at St. Mary Catholic Church.  The hall was decorated with flags, USA

The Whiteside Forum Book Discussion: “Raising Little Humans”

  The Whiteside Forum’s annual book discussion will be led by crowd-favorite Professor Jessica Roisen of St. Ambrose University, on the topic of Parenting, on Sunday, February 22, 2026.  Our book is “Hunt, Gather, Parent:  What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us About the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful, Little

Online Health Literacy Training February 10

The Digit-ILL team from Western Illinois University will host a free, Online Health Literacy training session, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.  Registration is not required, and the program is open to all. The session aims

Morrison Line Dancing Classes Begin March 19

  Eileen Pruis, Martha Kophamer, and Karen Real line dance in the front row, during lessons at the Community Room. Did you make any of the following New Year’s resolutions? •     Try something new. •     Meet new people. •     Get more exercise. Morrison Line Dancing can help

Extreme Cold and Snow Advisory through February 1

  Whiteside County Health Department issued this snow and temperature advisory. Please see the following update from National Weather Service Quad Cities and some links shared in a recent IEMA-OHS press release. • Dangerous cold is in place and will remain through Saturday morning, January 31, 2026.  Wind chills of

February 4 Ebenezer Pancake Supper Fundraiser

  Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host a community Pancake Supper on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m.  Donations will fund scholarships to send children to Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort, IL. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and applesauce.  Pancake choices are

Rock Falls Tourism Presents: Flock to the Rock ’26

Rock Falls Tourism presents “Flock to the Rock ’26.”  Join us on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Avenue, Rock Falls, IL. Before the event begins, everyone is encouraged to visit the Lower Dam area (300 W. First

National Pie Day, January 23–Have Some!

  If you are sheltering in place today, Friday, January 23, 2026, due to dangerous cold temperatures, consider making a pie.  So many food options can become the filling of one-or-two layers of dough.  Try toasting naan or pita bread as an open, hand-held crust. Combine something savory:  eggs, meat,