April 11 Take Time for Peace and Balance

On Thursday, April 11, 2019, “Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace” sessions will be held at The Canticle, 841 13th Avenue N., Clinton, IA.  Take time away to get re-energized and re-focused.  Learn ways to live a more balanced life.  Take time to peacefully sort through the challenges of

MHS Class of ’66 Ladies Alumna Lunch

Save the date to reconnect with former Morrison High School classmates.  The ladies of the “MCHS Class of ’66” will hold an alumna lunch, on Monday, May 13, 2019, at 12:00 p.m., at Happy Joe’s Pizza, 109 W. Main Street, in Morrison, IL. The cost is $10 and includes a

April Knights of Columbus Fish Dinner

Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry will be held Friday night, March 8, 2019, at St. Mary Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, in Morrison, IL. The community meal will be served from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the plight of persecuted Christians in the Middle East. Enjoy all-you-can-eat,

April 12 Knights of Columbus Fish Dinner

Morrison Knights of Columbus will hold an Alaskan Fish Dinner on Friday night, April 12, 2019, at St. Mary Church, 13320 Garden Plain Road, in Morrison, IL. The community meal will be served from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the plight of persecuted Christians in the Middle East.

April 11 Reception for Adrian Rodriguez at Corner Gallery

This month, Corner Gallery, 202 4th Avenue, Sterling, IL, features the paintings of Adrian Rodriguez, Sterling, IL, from Monday, April 8, through Friday, April 26, 2019.  Corner Gallery is open Monday-through-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A reception to meet Rodriguez

April 8 City Council Agenda

The City of Morrison Council will meet in the Whiteside County Board Room, 400 N. Cherry Street, Morrison, IL, on Monday, April 8, 2019, beginning at 7:00 p.m.  The Agenda follows. I.     CALL TO ORDER II.    ROLL CALL III.   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV.   PUBLIC COMMENT V.    PRESENTATION:  BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN

Liberty and Justice Have Two Hatchlings

American bald eagles Liberty and Justice successfully sheltered a pair of eggs through raw winter weather, from February to early April 2019.  Their devotion to the nest was rewarded with two new offspring, bringing their total to 16 births since they became a pair in 2009.  Liberty first laid an

First Presbyterian April 11 Free Community Meal

First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, offers a free meal, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 11, 2019.  The building is handicap accessible.  Community members of all ages are welcome to enjoy free, hearty meals and pleasant socializing.   The church is located at the northeast corner

Kim Ewoldsen Nomination

Nomination of Kim Ewoldsen, 104 Randall Drive, Morrison, IL, 61270; 815-600-6267; director@morrisonareadevelopment.com. Nominated by Stephanie Vavra, 15683 Hazel Road, Morrison, IL 61270; 815-535-7005; vavra@mchsi.com. Kim Ewoldsen deserves to be recognized for her strategic, revitalizing leadership.  She led Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce for nearly eight years, before simultaneously directing

2018-19 Morrison Junior High 3rd Quarter Honor Roll

Morrison Junior High School Honor Roll students are listed below, for the third quarter of the 2018-2019 school year. 6th Grade High Honors – Madilyn Armitage, Joshua Arzuaga, Colton Bielema, Austin Boonstra, Katie Bush, Landon Cook, Isabella Duncan, Airiana Frederick, Tierrah Frederick, Kenadi Hinrichsen, Paige Leighton, Emma Mackum, Isaiah McDearman,

March 29 Morrison Police Report

Morrison Chief of Police Brian Melton reports the following Arrests made and Citations issued since Friday, March 29, 2019. Arrests:  On April 3, 2019, Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of E. High Street and Meadow Lane, Morrison, IL.  During the investigation of the

Protections for DCFS and Adult Protective Service Workers

On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Springfield, IL, after an almost two-year-long journey, legislation sponsored by State Rep. Tony McCombie received the unanimous approval of the Illinois House of Representatives.  HB 1482 adds protections to DCFS and Adult Protective Service employees from assault, the same protections applied to teachers, Police/Firefighters,

Bustos and Steve Bahls Meet NATO General Secretary

On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, members of the House and Senate came together for a Joint Session of the United States Congress, to host the General Secretary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Jens Stoltenberg.  NATO is celebrating its 70th anniversary.  Congresswoman Cheri Bustos invited Steve C. Bahls, right,

Rep. McCombie Co-Sponsors Amendment to Scott’s Law

April 1 is designated as Illinois State Trooper Day in the State of Illinois in the State’s Commemorative Dates Act. This week, in response to the spike in traffic fatalities, injuries, and vehicle collisions to Illinois State Troopers, Rep. Tony McCombie co-sponsored an amendment to Scott’s Law (also known as