John Booker, Democratic Candidate for Whiteside County Sheriff, has been endorsed by Rock Island County Sheriff Gerald Bustos, Carroll County Sheriff Jeff Doran, and Bureau County Sheriff James Reed. The endorsements of the three Sheriffs are added to Booker’s earlier endorsements by current Whiteside County Sheriff, Republican Kelly Wilhelmi, and
Carol Chandler of Dixon, IL, is a retired hospital nurse with a Bachelors’ Degree, who likes to research, write, and share her knowledge with others. She is a member of the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society Board of Directors. On Monday, October 15, 2018, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.,
Eleanor Jane Ardapple, 93, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center North in Clinton, IA. Jane was born December 6, 1924, in Morrison, to John and Jennie (Renkes) Heusinkveld. She was educated in the Morrison grade schools and was a 1942 graduate of Morrison High
Illinois State Police District 1 Commander, Captain Matthew Hodgdon, announced District 1 enforcement figures and activity for September 2018. ISP Troopers issued 388 citations and 446 written warnings, and made 29 criminal arrests during the month. Speeding accounted for 199 citations; 20 citations were issued for Occupant Restraint violations; 16
The City of Morrison hosted a public information Open House for the Main Street Redevelopment Project, Preliminary Design Phase, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, in the City of Morrison Community Room at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. City personnel and representatives
Bring your little goblins out for trick-or-treating at Windsor Manor Assisted Living Community, 403 Scenic Street, Morrison, IL. on Friday, October 26, 2018. Our residents love children and will be tickled to pass out candy from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Bethesda Lutheran Church will host a Trunk-or-Treat event on Halloween, Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Bring the children to 301 W. South Street, Morrison, IL. Treats will be dispensed from parked vehicles between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m.
Morrison Christian Reformed Church will host a Trunk-or-Treat event on Halloween, Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Bring the children to their parking lot at 300 W. South Street, Morrison, IL. Treats will be dispensed from parked vehicles between 4:00 and 6:30 p.m.
Morrison Chamber of Commerce and Cottonwood 4-H Club will host the annual Halloween Parade and Costume Judging, on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Line up begins at 12:30 p.m., outside Community State Bank, 220 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Those wishing to have their costume judged need to be in line
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, rural Fulton, IL, has designed a Halloween experience for children age 12 and under. The Trunk-or-Treat event will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018, outside the church, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. There will be “dozens of decorated vehicles” for children
Children are invited to trick-or-treat at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, after the Halloween Parade and Costume Judging, on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Also enjoy hot dogs, apple cider, hot cocoa, and S’mores.
Bring the children to trick-or-treat at Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Friday, October 26, 2018. Treats for the children will be dispensed from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.
Celebrate your Halloween October with a classic, science fiction drama, at the Black Box Theatre’s production of “War of the Worlds.” The play will run through Sunday, October 21, 2018. Tickets are $16 and can be reserved at www.theblackboxtheatre.com. The location is1623 5th Avenue, Moline, IL. The Black Box Theatre
On Sunday, October 14, 2018, the Democratic National Committee highlighted Congresswoman Cheri Bustos’ work to earn the support of small town America, in a new web video. The video spotlighted Bustos’ recent trip to knock on doors of the people she represents in the town of Hamlet, IL, population 48.
The public is invited to watch Flag Football “Thursday Night Lights” this week, on October 18, 2018, at the Morrison Sports Complex. Games begin at 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. The last games of the season are at 10:00 a.m., Saturday morning, October 20. The City of Morrison’s Flag Football League