Resthave Care & Rehabilitation Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted the press release and photographs. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, hosted a Car Show and lunch on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in celebration of Father’s Day. This year’s event featured 18 Classic and Custom vehicles on
Following reports that Texas Police illegally accessed Illinois automatic license plate reader (ALPR) data to track down a woman for an abortion care-related matter, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced new measures aimed at preventing further abuse. In May, Law Enforcement authorities in Texas performed a Nationwide search of
Mary K. (Toots) Ellicott of Morrison, IL, departed this life on June 11, 2025, just a few days short of her 97th birthday. She was born on June 23, 1928, to Harry and Fanny (Oberlink) Willms, at the family farm in rural Brownstown, IL. She had three brothers (Gerald Willms,
Dennis “Denny” Bland, 76, of Rock Island, IL, formerly of Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at home. Denny was born July 24, 1948, in Sandwich, IL, to John H. and Florence M. (Johnson) Bland. He was a graduate of Morrison High School, and later attended school in
Southside Elementary Staff have arranged an upcoming take-away meal fundraiser, for Rock Falls High School graduate Dylan Wescott. Drive through the Whiteside County Fairgrounds on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Wescott was paralyzed after an accident at a track meet in March 2025. His mother,
In June 2025, Morrison Chamber of Commerce shone the Business Spotlight on Morrison Community Day Care Center. Founded in 1972 by a group of dedicated women from First Presbyterian Church, Morrison Community Day Care Center (MCDCC) was created to address a growing need among working families in the community.
Two “next door” Illinois Cities have free Municipal Bands that play weekly, during summer evenings. Sterling Municipal Band performs today, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, with a 6:15 p.m. pre-concert in Grandon Civic Center. The bandshell is located downtown, across from the Post Office. Concessions will be offered by Boy
The following Arrests were made and Citations issued as of Thursday, June 11, 2025. Arrests: On Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 10:20 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Nathan Sandell, age 33, of Morrison, IL. Sandell was arrested for a Whiteside County Warrant for Failure to Appear, original charge of Attempt
The Illinois Coaches Association and the Shriners of Illinois are proud to present the 51st Annual Illinois High School Shrine Game, scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Tucci Stadium on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University. Pregame festivities begin at 10:00 a.m., with kickoff at 11:00 a.m. This
Morrison High School 2024-2025 4th Quarter Honor Roll students are listed below. After that, Second Semester Honor Roll students are displayed. 4.00 AND ABOVE Class of 2025: Madilyn Armitage, Austin Boonstra, Jett Decker, Allison Ferguson, Dawson Hepner, Kenadi Hinrichsen, Blake Huizenga, Paige Leighton, Isaiah McDermon, Hunter McNeece, Sarah Stralow,
As warmer weather returns and more residents spend time outdoors, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office reminds citizens, that seasonal changes often bring a rise in criminal activity and traffic-related incidents. In response, the Sheriff’s Office is increasing staffing levels and deploying additional patrol units throughout the County, with an
Get ready, young artists! The 2025 Coloring Contest is here, and it is open to all kids up to ten years old. Whether you are age 5 or under, between 6 and 8, or 9 to 10, there is a special prize waiting just for you. Each age group
Morrison, IL, Rotary Club provided a donation to Odell Public Library, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, to support their Summer Reading Program. Odell’s Katie Ryder stated there were “about 200 books. Rotary has done this two years in a row.” Rotarians pictured left-to-right with scores of new reading materials
June is National Dairy Month. Honor dairy farmers by attending an event that features ice cream. Come join residents and staff of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, for the annual, community Ice Cream Social and meal, on Thursday evening, June 19, 2025. Hours are from
On Third Thursday, June 19, 2025, The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will open early, allowing the public to gather for home made treats, beverages, and conversation. From 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., the venue becomes an attractive, charming “cafe,” filled with art from floor-to-ceiling and