How to Donate to Carreno Transplant Fund

Javier Carreno faces a life-threatening, health crisis. He needs to be placed on a kidney transplant list as soon as possible. That requires a payment of $28,000, but insurance will not cover this initial cost. Once he is included on the list, possible volunteer kidney donors can be evaluated, to

2022 Easter Egg Hunts

Listed chronologically are nine April Easter Egg Hunts, scheduled by these hosts in  Dixon, Lyndon, and Morrison, IL. SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Crossroads Community Church-Morrison Campus, 201 W. Market Street, has planned an “Egg-stra Special Community Scavenger Hunt,” from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., with prize drawings at 3:00.  Start at Crossroads

Let’s Glow Crazy on April 9

  Join The Department of Fun downtown tonight, Saturday, April 9, 2022, for the Lighted Parade and Street Lighting Ceremony, Morrison, IL.  Glow bright, and wear neon and white. Dress up, (not required, but it is always more fun.)  Stay for the Pub Crawl.  Be sure to register for the

MMTA Granted Tax-Exempt Status

Kathy Janicek submitted this press release and photo. Kathy Janicek reported on Thursday, April 7, 2022, “Morrison Music Theater Association has some exciting news, that we wish to share!” Morrison Music Theatre Association is proud to announce that the Internal Revenue Service has determined that the organization qualifies for tax-exempt

Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt Prep

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this feature and took the photographs. Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street, Morrison, IL, provided a critical, assembly line space in its basement, on Tuesday evening, April 5, 2022. About 1500 plastic eggs were prepared by Key Club of Morrison High School plus volunteers,

Egg Drop-Extreme Easter Egg Hunt April 16

On Saturday, April 16, 2022, Turning Point CITI Church and 104.3 Life Point Radio present Egg Drop-Eggstream Easter Egg Hunt. At 1:00 p.m., over 3500 candy-filled eggs will be available. Some will be dropped from a helicopter! Bring your own egg basket. Cow’s Coffee Truck will be on site, and

April 5 Fundraiser for Javier Carreno

Tonight, Crossroads Community Church-Morrison Campus, 201 W. Market Street, Morrison, IL, will host a community fundraiser for Javier Carreno, on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.  Javier and his wife Maggie own 5 Star Landscape Design in Morrison. Besides a family with three children to support, this

Wright’s Lyndon Egg Hunt April 16

Each year John and Kodi Wright of Lyndon, IL, host a popular, free, entertainment to give back to their community–and beyond. Wright’s Annual Egg Hunt will begin at noon on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Richmond Park, 107 E. 6th Avenue, Lyndon, IL.  Arrive before that, however, as no-fee registration

2022 Kiwanis and Key Club Easter Egg Hunt

Morrison Kiwanis Club and MHS Key Club Egg Hunt will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., at Kiwanis Park, 700 block of N. Genesee Street, in Morrison, IL, on Saturday, April 9, 2022.  The annual egg hunt is for all area children through age nine. There is no registration

March 2022 ARC Blood Drive Report

Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./Morrison Community Blood Program Leader, submitted the report and photo. One-month-old granddaughter, Hayden Nicole, attended her first Blood Drive. It was the “wearing of the green” on St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 17, 2022. If donors were not wearing anything from hunter-to lime-to sage shades, we provided

Donate to IARC for Ukraine

March is American Red Cross month, with its annual emphasis on blood drives, Public Service Announcements, information, and monetary donation campaigns. Today, Thursday, March 31, 2022, the month ends. However, there is a continuing need for the above. Additionally, The American Red Cross supports residents of war-torn Ukraine. Today the

Removal of 2022 Spring Road Posting

Whiteside County Highway Department has announced removal of the posted spring weight limits for County Highways. Removal of postings will go into effect on Thursday, March 31, 2022.Township roads may vary, so it is suggested that each township be contacted regarding their postings. For questions concerning the postings on County

Floor Campaign Exceeds $80,000 Goal

Anne Frame wrote this article. On Wednesday, December 8, 2021, the Odell Public Library Friends kicked off a campaign, to raise money to replace and update the library’s flooring. This promotion set its sights on raising $80,000 to purchase carpet tiles and vinyl and move the enormous amount of books

Morrison Community Improvement Fund Programs Fact Sheet

Each of three, new, Morrison Community Improvement Fund Programs has criteria, in order to receive funding. Those specifics are listed below. 1) Opportunity Fund Grant Program – $5000 Maximum Per Request (MADC will budget $10,000 per year for this program.) Miscellaneous Requests Available to anyone within the 61270 zip code.

MADC Offers New Grant/Loan Programs

Morrison, IL, Morrison Area Development Corporation (MADC) Board of Directors is pleased to announce new programs, to aid area businesses. The programs will be managed by a new committee of the Board. The Morrison Community Improvement Fund (MCIF) Committee will be responsible for promotion and oversight of these new programs.