Golf for Hospice Week July 6-10

Rock River Hospice & Home, a United Way Agency, along with CGH Medical Center and The Cornerstone Agency presents Golf for Hospice Week Fundraiser, Monday, July 6, through Friday, July 10, 2020, at Deer Valley Golf Club, Deer Grove, IL.  This new format offers registered golfers the flexibility to enjoy

Rotary Club Cleans Lincoln Highway

On Thursday, May 7, 2020, Morrison, IL, Rotarians joined forces to complete a cleanup of Highway 30, from DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, all the way to Morrison Veterinary Clinic, 14993 Lyndon Road. Assisting in the clean up efforts were, left-to-right standing, Jack Ottosen, Michael Blean, Mike

TLP to Provide Teen Apprenticeships

For the fourth year in a row, the Illinois Arts Council awarded Timber Lake Playhouse a grant, to create a paid apprentice program for area teens interested in pursuing careers in the theatre arts.  TLP is accepting applications for the apprenticeship program through Monday, June 22, 2020. Operating in its

Driver’s License/ID Card Online Preregistration

The Editor preregistered online for a new Real ID Driver’s License on Friday, June 19, 2020.  Arriving at the Chadwick, IL, facility in the late afternoon, it took exactly 11 minutes to complete the process. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White launched an online application program, to reduce processing time

June 24 Rock Falls Paper Shred Event

State Representative Tony McCombie will partner with the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce and the City of Rock Falls, to host a free, community drive-through, paper shredding event.  It will be held Wednesday, June 24, 2020, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., at 603 W. 10th Street, in the City of

Patricia M. Lilly (1953 – 2020)

Patricia M. Lilly, age 67, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL. Patricia was born on April 18, 1953, in Moline, IL, the daughter of Claude and Mary (Thomas) Adams.  She was married Randy Lilly on January 15, 1978, in Hillsdale, IL.  Patricia was

Spring Valley Hosts Riven Quartet June 28

Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Riven Quartet to our outdoor stage on Sunday, June 28, 2020, at 6:00 p.m.  Come join us for an evening of worship and socially-distant fellowship.  Sit in your car, or bring a lawn chair. A free-will offering will be

County Electrical Supply Prices Will Be Lower

Whiteside County set a new, secure electric price for electricity supply charges.  AEP Energy has been selected as the County’s preferred Aggregation Supplier.  Through the power of volume buying, AEP Energy is able to secure electricity at competitive prices for residential and small business customers. The new rate of 5.799

Brandon Meier Named to Dean’s List

Brandon Meier, of Morrison, IL, was named to the Dean’s List at Kishwaukee College in Malta, IL, for the 2020 Spring semester.  He was one of 290 full-time students to earn this distinction of attaining a 3.5 or above grade point average.

Lawrence “Max” E. Maxwell (1933 – 2020)

Lawrence “Max” E. Maxwell, age 87, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Milledgeville, IL, died Monday, June 15, 2020, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation in Morrison. Lawrence was born March 9, 1933, in Galt, IL, the son of Earl J. and Clara (Dettman) Maxwell.  He served in the U. S. Air

MCH Receives Generous Donation

Royal Neighbors of America Local Chapter 10 made a generous donation to Morrison Community Hospital, to offset the costs of personal protective equipment for staff. Receiving the donation was Morrison Hospital Marketing Director Mick Welding, center.  Pictured are Jane Espinoza, left, and Marge Sadowski.  Not pictured was the photographer John

Whiteside County Fair Opening Still Undecided

Todd Mickley told thecity1.com Editor at 5:00 p.m., on Friday, June 12, 2020, “We have not decided yet [if the Whiteside County Fair will be cancelled.]  Waiting to see if there is any change for Illinois, by the end of June.  The Illinois State Fair hasn’t cancelled at this time. 

Janette Bush Gave 50 Years of Service

Janette Bush, Prophetstown, IL, retired from Resthave Care and Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Friday, June 5, 2020.  One Resthave staffer stated, “This is sad.  This is going to be a hard one,” as she headed to a very private retirement celebration at Resthave. Marketing Director Karla Burn

June 5 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following arrests made and citations issued since Friday, June 5, 2020. Arrests:  On Sunday, June 7, 2020, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Carlos J. Rosado, age 31 of Clinton, IA.  The traffic

Changes in Payment of Property Taxes

Whiteside County property taxes are due Friday, June 12, 2020, as one-of-two installments or entirely.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, residents may not make in-person payments at the County Collector’s Office.  Payment options include the following. Use a slender, black, drop box just inside the Law Enforcement building to leave