Free Tie Dye Event on June 2

First Presbyterian Church, located at 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host a free Tie Dye Event on Sunday, June 2, 2019, beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the church. Community members of all ages are welcome to participate; children should be supervised. Bring a cotton t-shirt or other cotton material to

Bustos Applauds Final Rule for Year-Round E15

Congresswoman Cheri Bustos–a member of both the House Appropriations and Agriculture Committees–released the following statement on Friday, May 31,2019, after the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced their final rule to implement year-round E15, a fuel blended with 15 percent ethanol. “After years of fighting for year-round E15, today’s

May 26 Fenton Memorial Service

Editor’s note: Jerry Brearton submitted the feature and photos. On Sunday, May 26, 2019, Fenton United Methodist Church held their annual Memorial Service at Fenton[, IL,] Cemetery.  The American Legion Post 328 from Morrison, IL, provided the Honor Guard. Pictured far right-to-left are Legionnaire Mike Allen (in Whites) saluting the

Stay Off the Rock River

Editor’s note:  The Department of Natural Resources has closed Rock River in four Illinois Counties. Whiteside County Sheriff John F. Booker announces effective immediately that a No Wake Ordinance is being put into effect, for the Rock River in Whiteside County, IL.  The Ordinance is the result of the rain,

June 8 Whiteside County Relay For Life of

Whiteside County American Cancer Society Relay For Life will hold its annual event on Saturday, June 8, 2019. at Westwood Sports Complex, 1900 Westwood Drive, Sterling, IL.     Survivors     Luminarias   The events time table follows.   If you have questions, wish to participate, or would like

June 8 Relay For Life of Whiteside County

Relay For Life of Whiteside County will hold its annual American Cancer Society event at Westwood Sports Center, 1900 Westood Drive, Sterling, IL, on Saturday, June 8, 2019.  Registration begins at 4:00 p.m., and activities open; the event concludes about 10:00 p.m. The public is invited to celebrate cancer survivors

McCombie Demands Senate Support for DCFS Workers

On Thursday, May 23, 2019, State Representative Tony McCombie stood with Republican lawmakers from the House and Senate, along with the husband and daughter of slain DCFS worker Pam Knight, to demand a Senate vote on legislation that would provide important protections to DCFS workers. “Today, we are calling for

McCombie Reacts to Passing of Graduated Income Tax

State Representative Tony McCombie released the following statement, on Monday, May 27, 2019, after the Illinois House of Representatives passed the graduated income tax amendment, SJRCA 1, on a partisan roll call with only Democrat support. “Today, with less than four days before the adjournment deadline, the Majority Party in

4 ONE Quartet at Spring Valley Church June 9

Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes 4 ONE Quartet to our outdoor stage, on Sunday, June 9, 2019, at 6:00 p.m. 4 ONE Quartet is a male, southern gospel group.  Their name derives from four men who sing for one God.  Their mission is to

Festive Weekend for Orchestra

A major fundraiser and an outdoor pops concert are on tap for the Clinton Symphony Orchestra this weekend. The fundraiser, “A Symphonic Affair,” is Friday, May 31, 2019, at Rastrelli’s Tuscany Room, 238 Main Avenue, Clinton, IA.  The annual social event is famous for its food, spirited live and silent

May 30 Agenda: Planning/Zoning Board of Appeals

The Planning and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold its meeting on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at 5:30 p.m., in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call Approval of Chairman’s February 21, 2018, Report Public Hearing