On Tuesday, January 19, 2021, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos spoke on MSNBC Live, ahead of this week’s Biden-Harris Inauguration, Wednesday, January 20. She discussed breaking news, that allies of the President may have received payments for pardons. Also described were safety and security following last week’s attack on the U. S.
Editor’s note: The victim has been identified as 17-year-old Alexandria N. Cannavo, of Tampico, IL. She was a Senior at Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico High School. On January 18, 2021, at 9:30 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois State Police, Rock Falls Fire Department, Sterling Fire Department, and CGH EMS responded to
The Clinton Community College B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Saturday, February 6, 2021, running the annual winter event in a modified, hybrid format. For 40 years, the CCC B-rrry Scurry has been a run to support scholarships for Clinton Community College students. During that time,
Emergency service agencies in Whiteside County will receive an aggregate of $26,081 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs, through a Federal appropriation from Congress, to the Emergency Food and Shelter National Board Program. A local volunteer board, under guidance of United Way of Whiteside County, will determine how these
In Whiteside County, IL, vaccinations of residents in long-term care facilities, Health Care workers, and first responders have moved quickly, since late December 2020, when the vaccine became available. This State of Illinois vaccination initiative is Phase 1A, and locally it is near completion. Phase 1B will expand vaccinations to
Placings of Morrison High School students on the 1st Semester 2020-2021 Honor Roll are listed below.
The University of Illinois Extension is pleased to announce our newest Master Gardener Interns for Whiteside County. LuAnn Meyer, below left, and Paula Reid graduated from the Master Gardener program on Thursday, November 19, 2020.
Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. On Thursday, January 14, 2021, the City of Morrison held a Special Council Meeting, at 6:00 p.m. The location was the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL.
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, January 8, 2021.
Brennon Cavanagh, a Senior at West Carroll High School in Savanna, IL, has been awarded top honors in the Clinton Symphony Orchestra’s annual Young Artist Auditions. Cavanagh won the auditions with a performance of the “Concerto for Tenor Saxophone and Orchestra” by American composer Robert Ward.
Dr. Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D. submitted this essay. We have seen the shocking results of having a President continually lie to us and anyone else who would listen. Additionally, there is a whole group who call themselves journalists, newscasters, news analysts, talk radio show hosts, and commentators who constitute
On Friday, January 15, 2021, Whiteside County Health Department announced 27 new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County: 2 (under 20); 4 (20s); 6 (30s); 2 (40s); 6 (50s); 4 (60s); 3 (70s). We also have 12 recoveries.
First Presbyterian Church of Morrison, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free, community, Drive-Up Meal, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. (or until food runs out), on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty, take-home meals. Drive up to 300 N. Genesee
Whiteside County Community Health Clinic (WCCHC) and Whiteside County Health Department (WCHD) will offer free, no-appointment-necessary, rapid antigen testing every Friday in January, at their drive-through, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. The location is 1300 W. Second Street, Rock Falls, IL. Tests will be given while supplies last, as an
If a local Girl Scout has not given you the opportunity to order delicious Girl Scout cookies yet, be not dismayed. Place your order through Saturday, January 30, 2021. Order as many as you desire. The cookies freeze well and always make a welcome gift. Your favorite cookies are shown