The State of Illinois released Phase 3 Guidelines for reopening businesses and returning individuals to work safely. This information can be found on the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) website. Included are both common and specific guidelines, as well as tool kits with digital and print resources
A rainy morning on Monday, May 25, 2020, by 11:00 a.m. had given way to bright, sunny skies and a warm breeze, stiff enough to unfurl an American flag of grand proportions. Usually Morrison, IL, Memorial Day parades include Community State Bank’s 50′ by 30′ banner displayed laterally, carried by
Today, Monday, May 25, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. CST, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos will interview local Gold Star mother Brenda Bland of Elmwood, IL, in honor of Memorial Day. Blands son, Marine Corporal Benjamin D. Desilets, was killed carrying out combat operations in Iraq, on May 22, 2007, during Operation Iraqi
On May 21, 2020, Whiteside County Health Department announced two new laboratory-confirmed cases and nine recoveries of COVID-19 in Whiteside County. Those new cases include one person under ten years of age and one person in their 70s. The State of Illinois announced 2268 new cases and 87 additional deaths.
Carol J. Steinhagen, age 76 of Rock Falls, IL, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Carol was born on June 28, 1943, in Coatesville, PA, the daughter of Vernon and Alice (Jones) Shetler. She married Lawrence “Larry” Steinhagen on October 23, 1965, in Sterling.
Wanda Lea Engelkens, age 86, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at Citadel Care Center in Sterling, IL. Wanda was born on September 12, 1933, in Malvern, IL, the daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Monier) Bushman. She married Allan Engelkens on September 12, 1950, in Morrison, IL. Wanda was a homemaker
Michael B. “Mike” Null, 69, of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison. Mike was born June 14,1950, in Morrison, to Omar and Ruth (Willer) Null. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army. Survivors include sister, Juliet R.
On Monday, May 18, 2020, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), Senator Dick Durbin (IL), Senator Chuck Grassley (IA), Congressman David McKinley (WV-1), and Senator Tammy Duckworth (IL), announced [gratifying news….] The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), in coordination with the United States Marshals Service (USMS), now will test all inmates for
Executive Director Carrie Melton acknowledged two, generous, May 2020 donations, to benefit April House Children’s Advocacy Center of Whiteside County, 501 N. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. These timely donations of $1190 will cover all costs to replace an outdated, dysfunctional recording system. New audio visual equipment (television and computer) will
Celebrating birthdays for most families begins at age one. with the occurrance of Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street has no residents who will reach 95 years of age this year. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue has #? residents who have celebrated, or
Embraced owner Andrea Ramirez announces a comprehensive lunch menu that will delight the public. Selections are light, healthy, and delicious. See the list of beverages, baked goods, sides, pitas and wraps, power bowls, and salads below. The convenient location is 104 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL. “We are taking orders
The Odell Public Library building may still be closed, but Summer Reading Club is open for registration. Sponsored by United Way of Whiteside County, SRC is open to all children entering preschool through 8th grade. SRC encourages children to continue reading over the summer break, by offering fun and educational
Odell Public Library’s Instant Digital Card enables Morrison, IL, residents to read ebooks and hear audiobooks for free. If you have no library card, that is no problem! Residents can instantly sign up for a digital library card through any smartphone or computer. Sign up for an Odell Public Library
Katie Rider reported, “While the [Odell Public L]ibrary building remains closed to the public, we are pleased to begin offering curbside service. Effective immediately, patrons may begin returning materials and placing holds on Odell items. Please read our press release below for more details, and make sure to check out
Editor’s note: Morrison High School Principal Cory Bielema stated, “We will be live streaming the ceremony at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/.” This photograph was taken in May 2014, when Morrison High School Seniors completed their Commencement ceremony, seated together, on lush grass at E. M. “Bud” Cole football field. At that time, females