Donor Provides Gift Certificate to Sixth Business

On Friday, June 19, 2020, an anonymous benefactor began to promote The Loft on Main and local businesses.  This person provided The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, with $10 gift certificates, to be used at select businesses.  Certificates are given to anyone who purchases more than

Spring Valley Hosts The Browns August 6

Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes The Browns to the outdoor stage on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at 6:00 p.m.  Please join us in the Valley for an evening of praise and worship.  Sit in your car, or bring a lawn chair. A free-will offering

Spring Valley Hosts Trinity Men’s Quartet August 2

Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Trinity Men’s Quartet to our outdoor stage on Sunday, August 2, 2020, at 6:00 p.m.  Come join us for an evening of gospel favorites with talented local musicians.  Sit in your car, or bring a lawn chair. A free-will

Spring Valley Hosts Local Talent July 26

Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton IL, will have a Talent Night on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at 6:00 p.m.  After a last-minute, entertainment cancellation,  we put together some awesome local talent that you will definitely enjoy!  Come join us for an evening of music and ministry. 

Positive COVID-19 Test Result in County Jail

On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, the Whiteside County Health Department advised there was an inmate who tested positive for COVID-19.  The situation surrounding the inmate who tested positive is the following.  Our Whiteside County inmate has been in the care and custody of Whiteside County Jail since Thursday, March 12. 

Trump’s Comments Slap in the Face to American Farmers

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos issued the following statement, on Friday, July 24, 2020, in response to President Donald Trump’s comment Thursday, that the phase one China trade deal now “means much less.” In response to a question during a press briefing President Trump stated, “Speaking about China, the trade deal means

July 17 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Monday, July 17, 2020. Arrests:  On Sunday, July 19, 2020, at approximately 6:20 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Tyler J. Merema, age 35 of Rock Falls, IL, pursuant to an Arrest Warrant issued by Whiteside County,

Notice of Upcoming Hydrant Flushing

City of Morrison, IL, hydrant flushing will be conducted the week of Monday, July 27, through Friday, July 31, 2020. Flushing helps maintain water quality and ensures hydrants are in good working condition for fire protection. Customers could experience low water pressure and/or rusty water.  Customers are urged to let

Nelson Strongly Encourages Voting by Mail

With coronavirus a continuing concern as the General Election approaches, Whiteside County Clerk Dana Nelson encourages voters to consider voting by mail.  It is a safe, secure, and convenient option to in-person voting. The Illinois General Assembly this year passed an election bill.  It requires County Clerks to send Vote

Police Identify Train vs. Pedestrian Fatality

On Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at approximately 4:21 a.m., the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Communications Center received a call from Union Pacific Railway, of an incident involving a pedestrian and their train, in an area just east of the Jackson Street railroad crossing in Morrison.  A Union Pacific Railway train was

Rotary Hears Progress on Eternal Indian

Eternal Indian, sometimes called the Black Hawk Statue, is a 48-foot monolith, located in Lowden State Park.  Sculptured by Lorado Taft and dedicated in 1911, the concrete statue rises over the Rock River, on a 77-foot bluff overlooking the city of Oregon, IL.  It is visible to drivers along IL

Driver’s Licenses, ID Cards, and Plate Stickers Extended

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that expiration dates for Driver’s Licenses/ID cards, and license plate stickers have been extended until Sunday, November 1, 2020.  This new extension includes those who have July, August, and September expiration dates. Go to www.cyberdriveillinois.com to access the preregistration application for Driver’s Licenses

July 22 County COVID-19 Report

On Wednesday, June 22, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced ten new laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Whiteside County.  The ages of these four cases are (6) under 20; (2) 20s; (1) 40s; (1) 80s.  The State of Illinois announced 1598 new cases and 23 additional deaths. Total Positive cases in Whiteside

WCHD: COVID-19 Still Active in Our Community

On Tuesday, July 21, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced ten new cases of COVID-19 were identified in Whiteside County.  This ties the previous highest announcement of ten cases on April 25.  As we continue in Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, COVID-19 is still in our community.  Stopping

Whiteside County Tractor Drive Wait List

Editor’s note:  Changes to the tour are indicated in yellow highlighting, as of Monday, July 27, 2020. Past Whiteside County Fairs were preceded on Monday by a cross-County, communal, tractor drive.  To protect Fair staff, vendors, volunteers, and visitors from contracting the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Fair Board canceled the August