Teens ages 13 – 18 are invited to a Zoom workshop, designed to help them build a personal brand during this workshop. Register by Thursday, July 24, 2025, for the class that will take place on Thursday, July 31. For information contact Danielle Gapinski at des85.illinois.edu or Carissa Nelson
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces its Dean’s List, honoring those full-time students who earned a grade-point average of 3.75 and above, in the spring 2025 semester. Students on the Dean’s List from Morrison, IL, include: Beau Brackemeyer, Environmental Science and Conservation BS Annie Dykstra, Elementary Education BS Marissa Folkers, Soil
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Anticipation Ministries to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be received. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be
Albany Community Support Group is continuing its efforts to create positive experiences for village residents. They have scheduled the Second Annual Free Family Fun Day, to take place at Albany, IL, Main Street Park on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. An ice cream truck will
James “Jim/Ursal” L. Wiersema, 68, of Fulton, IL, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family, following a courageous battle with cancer. Jim was born July 1, 1957, in Clinton, IA, the son of Ursal and Ruth (DeVries) Wiersema. He owned and operated J&S Salvage for many years. He worked
Guadalupe Hernandez, 92, of Morrison, IL, formerly of Erie, IL, died Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Highlight Healthcare of Morrison. Guadalupe was born on October 26, 1932, in Matehuala, Mexico, to Espiridion and Eulalia (Morales) Carrizales. She received her education in Mexico before moving to the United States. She
Editor’s note: This press release includes additional information than the original post. Suspects Castro and Hemminger turned themselves into the Sheriff’s Office on July 3. The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is providing an update on Operation Triple Strike: one in custody, two wanted for Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm. Baraka
While taking undergraduate college studies, Ron Koehn came to realize that “Abraham Lincoln stands out as a premier President of the United States.” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia states: “In political studies, since the mid-20th century this” opinion continues, with several sources ranking A. Lincoln as “the best or greatest
Joyce Marie Van Horn, 73, of Morrison, IL, died on Monday, July 7, 2025, at her home. Joyce was born May 27, 1952, in Clinton, IA, the daughter of Howard and Frances (Miller) Hansen. She was employed at General Electric Appliance Control Department for 28 years and retired in
“All suspects are in custody now,” Sheriff John F. Booker reported on Thursday, July 3, 2025, a day after his July 2, press release. Emillio Castro (18) and Ethon Hemminger (18), both of Rock Falls, IL, turned themselves in at the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office. He stated, “The Sheriff’s
On Thursday, July 10, 2025, Whiteside County Sheriff John F. Booker reminded the pubic how important Crime Stoppers is, to solving crimes and keeping our community safe. Crime Stoppers is a vital program, that allows citizens to provide anonymous tips about criminal activity. Many cases have been solved thanks
Natural Land Institute’s Legacy Tree Program announced the 2025 June Tree of the month is the iconic American Elm, Ulmus americana, located in front of The Marlowe Center for Philanthropy, home of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL), 946 N. Second Street, in Rockford, IL. This historical and
Odell Public Library urges the public to combine a 1/4 mile walk in Kelly Park with a “Story Stroll” that will make you and your youngsters chuckle. Signs are posted beginning near the playground shelter; follow the walking trail clockwise. Pages from The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors have
On April 24, 2023, the City Council took action to support and direct its City Administrator to request [that] IDOT (Region 2) immediately reconsider U. S. Route 30 Improvements/Reconstruction in Morrison, IL. Since then, the City Administrator has worked with IDOT, and the project was placed back into IDOT’s
On Sunday, July 13, 2025, Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society offers an entertaining musical program, “Carl Sandburg: Poet of the People.” The venue is the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, Sterling, IL; the free program starts at 2:00 p.m. Barry Cloyd has developed a fascination for the poetry,