The Whiteside Forum, established in 1985, is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit community group, which sponsors presentations and discussions of issues of importance and interest to the public. Issues chosen for Conferences have an International dimension, as well as local interest and importance. This organization is supported entirely by individual, special,
Albany, IL, Pastor Toni Lucas submitted the press release. She is the area Wreaths Across America Coordinator. Wreaths Across America (WAA) is the National nonprofit, with a yearlong mission dedicated to remembering the fallen; honoring those who serve; teaching children the value of freedom. The National organization announces “Remember
Rock Falls Tourism announces the winner of the Most Popular Holiday Light Display in Centennial Park last month. Rock Falls Fire Department was the clear favorite among online survey voters. The display featured a festively decorated antique fire truck, with a Firefighter spraying a hose toward a gingerbread house,
Marc Adami submitted this press release. The Whiteside Forum will host Morrison, IL, residents Barb and Phil Benson, local world travelers, who will talk about their adventures in Europe in 2025. They visited the Czech Republic, Austria, and Slovenia, then spent a week in Istria, Croatia [seen below.] The
Morrison Music Theatre Association (MMTA) will hold auditions for its mid-March production of “The Carol Burnett Project.” Tryouts begin today, at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, in Morrison, IL. There are roles for men, women, and older youths. Between two
The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host “Third Thursday,” on January 18, 2026, (before the gallery doors open) from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Male and female visitors are urged to relax in conversation. Third Thursday gatherings offer a pleasant opportunity for our residents and
Four music ensembles from the Clinton Symphony Orchestra will perform at 2:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon, January 11, 2026, at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, 439 Third Avenue South, in Clinton, IA. It is the fourth concert in the Symphony’s 72nd season. Detailed information for the music to be performed
Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will meet on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. 3rd Street, Sterling, IL, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to attend and experience the travel program by Dana and Jodie Fellows. There is never a cost to attend
Editor’s note: After the Celebration of Life service, Mike and Colleen Buckwalter offer their event location, The Briefing Room, at 114 E. Main Street. Family, associates, and friends are invited to gather for snacks, drinks, and socializing. The Coplan family welcomes “everyone that knew and loved Dad.” Ronald Franklin
The historic Donnybrook building, at the corner of W. Main and Base Streets, Morrison, IL, opened its new chapter today, Friday, December 5, 2025, as Gold Venture LLC. It is now owned by the Kalyan family. Morrison Chamber of Commerce celebrated their stewardship of this downtown landmark with a
The City of Morrison, IL, Department of Fun stated, “The biggest, most fun trivia night of the year is happening, because Trivia Night is this Saturday, January 10, 2026! The event will benefit Morrison Fire Department’s 150th Anniversary Celebration, on Saturday, June 6.” Doors open to the Fire Station,
Editor’s note: Those who do not know a Morrison, IL, Girl Scout should use this link to order Girl Scout Cookies from Morrison Troop 1504. It is for orders that ship directly to you or local deliveries only: https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/troop1504c415?fpkp=1. On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, “National Cookie Season,” began, by welcoming
The Editor lists a few examples of favorite Science Fiction she enjoyed: The X-Files (still watching reruns); anything written by Isaac Azimov; Avatar; Jurassic Park; E. T. The Extra-Terrestrial; Star Wars. National Science Fiction Day is unofficially celebrated by many science fiction fans in the United States, on January 2. The
Presented by the City Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE), Chicago, IL’s, New Years Rockin’ Eve celebration is open to the public. This will include the first televised Chicago NYE event to air during the live celebration at Times Square in New York City. Visit NBC and
The City of Morrison’s entertainment committee–“The Deptartment of Fun”–has created a timely fundraiser to benefit the local Fire Department. On June 6, 2026, the Morrison, IL, volunteer organization will celebrate its sesquicentennial anniversary, on W. Main Street and at the Fire Station. There will be food trucks, a live