An Artist Spotlight program at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will feature five area workers-of-wood. The free program will be on Sunday, June 22, 2025, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Learn about their design styles, inspiration, tools, exotic woods, and techniques. One door prize will
Arrange for vocal or piano lessons at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Contact teacher Erin Morris at 815-404-9914 for specifics.
Federal prosecutors are seeking to sentence former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to 12.5 years in prison and [will] seek a $1.5 million fine, for his conviction on bribery and other conspiracy charges. Deputy House Minority Leader Ryan Spain released the following statement. “No amount of time behind bars
Following the passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 Illinois budget, Deputy House Minority Leader Ryan Spain released the following statement. He [slammed] a $55.2 billion budget that increases State spending by $2 billion more than last year and includes $1 billion in tax hikes. “Our State has been in
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton IL, welcomes Judith Montgomery to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, June 15, 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
WATANYE, a women’s service organization in Morrison, IL, will host the Annual Spring Brunch fundraiser, on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Serving begins at 9:00 a.m. at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street. The church is handicapped accessible by entrance from the parking lot. The menu includes breakfast casseroles;
Jon Gents took most color photos; the Editor photographed the hearth. The flooded scene was photographed by a newspaper reporter from years ago. Morrison Historical Society offers a program of local interest, at 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, today at 1:30 p.m. Morrison resident Jon Gentz is the presenter.
Listed below is the 2024-25 Morrison Junior High School 4th Quarter Honor Roll. 6TH GRADE 6th GRADE STRAIGHT A’s (4.000): HAYDEN DRUIEN, NATALIE ENGELKES, COLE MILNES, CINDY PELKA, LAURYN VANDERMYDE, JHETT WRIGHT 6TH GRADE HIGH HONOR ROLL (3.500 – 3.999): JEMMA BALDWIN, KAILEE BIELEMA, TEGAN BREIDENBACH, BENTLEY DESHANE, DEJA
Editor’s note: The photograph is by Jay Dirks; his Nature-themed artwork is available at The Loft on Main. Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant Windmill will host a Conservationist Duo on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 Tenth Avenue, in Fulton, IL. Dave Harrison and Dean
Morrison Athletics Boosters submitted this press release. It’s that time of year again. We know that our student-athletes are students first. The Boosters are proud of these teams for doing so well this past year in studies and sports. Compiled below are the Grade Point Averages for each team
As I exited the house on Tuesday morning, June 3, 2025, I startled a small, black and white moth. It fluttered down to the concrete porch step. I did not recall ever seeing a black and white moth, so I paused to look closely. It was exquisitely detailed! I
On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Loras College of Dubuque, IA, announced the names of students who achieved Dean’s List status for the 2025 spring semester. A student must earn a 3.5 grade point average and carry a minimum of 12 credit hours to be recognized. Two Morrison, IL, students met
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is reaffirming its unwavering commitment to safeguarding one of the community’s most vulnerable population–our elderly residents. Through the dedicated work of the Department’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU), the Sheriff’s Office is proactively working to identify, investigate, and prevent crimes targeting senior citizens across the
Dr. Arthur C. Donart, Ph.D. submitted this essay. Recently I received a letter signed by Emily Seidel, Advisor, Americans for Prosperity Action. The “action” they wanted was, for me to send them some money. Americans for Prosperity sounds good; I would like to see all Americans prosper. As it
Helen Wagenecht, 97, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, June 2, 2025, at her home. Helen was born April 30, 1928, in Lyndon, IL, to Earl F. and Ethel M. (Widle) Hiddleson. She was educated in the Morrison Grade Schools and graduated from Morrison High School with the Class of