Morrison, IL, Chief of Police Michael Moon submitted the following Arrests made and Citations issued as of Thursday, October 31, 2025. On Monday, October 27, 2025, Morrison Police arrested Todd Thumma, age 55, of Morrison, IL. Thumma was arrested for Driving Under the Influence. He was released with a
Editor’s note: The letter comes ahead of U. S.-China trade talks, between President Trump and President Xi of China. The men are scheduled to discuss U. S. soybean and agricultural exports. The letter is endorsed by the Illinois Soybean Association and the Illinois Farm Bureau. Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17)
Election Day is Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Kevin Ryan, a Marine Corps veteran and public school Teacher in Chicago, IL, launched his bid for the U. S. Senate in Illinois. He is running to fill the U. S. Senate seat currently held by Dick Durbin, who announced he would
Volunteer Millers for the Fulton, IL, Windmill will host an evening with an area author, Staci Mercado, from DeWitt, IA. Staci is a Professor for Southern New Hampshire University and teaches Writing for Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. She also instructs classes at Central DeWitt High School. Staci has won
The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is refusing to use available Federal funding, to cover SNAP Benefits in November 2025, during the Government shutdown. The program serves 42 million people across the Country, including 16 million children; 8 million Seniors; 4 million people with disabilities; 1.2 million veterans.
The Illinois State Historical Records Advisory Board (ISHRAB), overseen by Illinois Secretary of State and State Archivist Alexi Giannoulias, has awarded grants to enable 11 historical records repositories across the State. Funds will be used to digitize, preserve, and expand access to archival materials that document Illinois’ cultural heritage. The
Morrison Athletic Boosters listed sports events this week.
Editor’s note: Morrison’s Heritage Museum is open Saturdays and Sundays through November 23, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. If you know a Morrison third grader, have them show you around. The return of the annual October Third Grade tour of Morrison’s Heritage Museum was a delight for them, as well
Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias issued a stern warning to Federal ICE agents, that swapping or altering license plates is illegal and will not be tolerated in Illinois. Giannoulias asks for the public’s help with reporting illegal plate swapping. He launched a “Plate Watch Hotline,” to allow people to
Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, announces its 1st Quarter Honor Roll roster, for the 2025-2026 school year. 4.00 AND ABOVE Class of 2026 Annabelle Blevins, Harper Buikema, Jeremiah Callan, Elainie Gallegos, Peyton Lowery, Levi Milder, Sophia Milnes, Isabella Scachette, James Wagenecht, Lexi Walters, Sara Weida, Alayna
Gary F. Landheer, 73, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Gary was born on October 4, 1952, in Morrison, to Walter E. and Evelyn C. (Dyke) Landheer. He was educated in the rural Whiteside County grade schools and was a
Register now to attend a Hallowe’en Cookie Decorating class this evening, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The venue is Upcycle Junkie, LLC, 121 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Jess is the instructor. Get into the spooky spirit with our beginner-friendly Halloween Cookie Decorating Class.
It is time to think about Thanksgiving and Christmas and serving a Lions Club Holiday Ham. Orders for these delicious hams are needed by Sunday, November 3, 2025, for Thanksgiving delivery on Friday, November 21. 2025. Orders for Christmas hams must be received by Monday, December 1, 2025, for
One-in-eight women (12.5 %) will develop breast cancer in their lifetime. Doctors often emphasize the best protection is early detection. However, for some, breast health can take a backseat–whether due to lack of insurance, limited time, or the stress of hospital environments. OnCall Imaging is committed to helping women
The essay was written by Arthur C. Donart, Ph. D. Saturday, October 18, 2025, saw Americans make history again, protesting the authoritarian policies of Donald Trump and corruption in his Administration. Reports estimate that there were “NO KINGS!” “NO TYRANTS!” demonstrations against President Donald J. Trump in approximately 2700