Connie Koehn, of Fulton, IL, will present “Beauty in Europe’s Churches, Monasteries, and Convents” at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Her program will focus on the various elements that add beauty to more than 80 sites,
Economic activity in the Whiteside Carroll Enterprise Zone (WCEZ) picked up in 2019, with 19 projects and an investment of $38.6 million, up from 2018’s 13 projects with an investment of $10.5 million. The 2019 projects are on track to create over 450 jobs in the Whiteside Carroll Enterprise Zone.
In ceremonies Saturday, August 24, 2019, the Illinois Society Children of the American Revolution unveiled one of the first Illinois memorials, to children who rode “Orphan Trains” from New York to Illinois. This memorial is located at the Amboy Railway Depot Museum, Amboy, IL. Ceremonies were moderated by C.A.R. State
On Monday, January 6, 2020, Sheriff John Booker reported, “The telephone issue has been fixed, and placing calls to the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office and Morrison Community Hospital is back to normal. I want to say thank you for your patience during this problem.”
Editor’s note: The potluck meal will begin at 12:30 p.m., not 1:00 as previously stated. On Sunday, January 19, 2020, Morrison Historical Society members and the general public are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting and Potluck. Doors open at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL,
Some New Year’s resolutions are in a class by themselves: bold, unforgettable, and personally fulfilling. All interested adults are invited to share the same 2020 resolution to expand their travel horizons, by registering for the autumn Morrison Travel Club trip to Italy. Join us as we explore art, architecture, culture,
Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, December 20, 2019. Arrests: On Saturday, December 21, 2019, at approximately 12:20 a.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Timothy W. Hansen, age 54 of Morrison, IL, for an
The 2020 Odell Public Library films begin Tuesday, January 14, with “First Man,” the story of Neil Armstrong and his historic walk on the moon, on July 20, 1969. Ryan Gosling stars as Armstrong, and Claire Foy is his wife, Jan. The movie will be shown in the Odell Public
Morrison Chamber of Commerce welcomed the new membership of Cornerstone Wellness Center and honored the business with a Ribbon Cutting at noon on Tuesday, September 17, 2019. The business opened Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Mike Mills, a Licensed Independent Social Worker, is counseling in the downtown branch at 116 E. Main
Morrison Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the 2019 Morrison Citizen of the Year. To submit a candidate, fill out a nomination form and provide a statement describing why the nominee deserves the award. Download a form at www.morrisonchamber.com/citizen. Forms are available at the Chamber Office, Morrison City Hall,
Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portand Avenue, Morrison, IL, is pleased to announce Academic Honors for the Fall semester, ending Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Students named to the President’s List achieved a 3.90 to 4.00 Grade Point Average. Students named to the Dean’s List achieved a 3.50 to 3.89 Grade
Throughout 2019, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos fought for Illinoisans, securing a number of significant victories. From helping Gold Star families and injured veterans, to increasing rural access to healthcare, to working to lower prescription drug costs, Congresswoman Bustos worked across the aisle to deliver commonsense solutions for Illinois families. Highlights include
At 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, Morrison Chamber of Commerce Executive Director LeAnn Schaefer, presented Because Nice Matters Customer Service certificates to a pair of employees, at Kunes Country Auto Group of Morrison, 627 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Two women named Nancy, who work in the Service Department,
Morrison Rotary Club donated new Harvest Hammer shirts from prior races to the Morrison Friends Food Bank, April House Children’s Advocacy Center, and Morrison Community Hospital. These shirts are provided to adults and children who need something nice to wear, but who may not have the resources to purchase them.
Sunday, January 12, 2020, will be the first rehearsal for the biannual performance of Handel’s “Messiah,” which is sponsored by the Morrison Ministers Council. The performance will be on Palm Sunday, April 5, at 7:00 p.m. Anyone who is unable to attend the first rehearsal or who has any questions