2017 Holy Week Services and Cross Walk

Editor’s note:  Just in time for Easter, on Monday, April 9, 2017, in the city of Jerusalem, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre reopened the Edicule shrine, after its restoration.  The Edicule, shown center at left, encases the ancient cave where, according to Roman Catholic and Orthodox Christian beliefs, Jesus’

Volunteers Needed for Junior Achievement

For a small time commitment, you can serve as positive role models to kids, by sharing what you know about working with money, your career journey, and easy-to-understand information about how a business runs.  You might be surprised, but a small amount of your time can be life-changing for students.

Chamber Sip & Spell Trivia Night April 1

Morrison Chamber of Commerce hosts a spelling bee trivia event for adults, on Saturday, April 1, 2017, at Hero’s Bar & Grill, 208 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Doors open at 5:00 p.m., and trivia competition runs from 6:00 to 8:00.  The co-sponsor is thecity1.com, Morrison Online. The entry fee

March 31 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 3-29-17 at 6:56 p.m.  Whiteside County Deputies were called to 1610 E. Rock Falls Road in rural Rock Falls, IL.  Upon further investigation, Camisha S. Marshall, age 34 of Rock Falls, was arrested on a valid

Hearts of Gold Bi-County Fundraiser April 1

Bi-County Cooperative Foundation hosts the seventh Annual Hearts of Gold Fundraiser, Saturday, April 1, 2017, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.  The “evening full of fun and surprises” takes place at Days Inn, 2105 First Avenue, Rock Falls , IL.  Tickets are $25.  Days Inn and CGH Medical Center are sponsors.

Whiteside County Bar Association Honorees

The Whiteside County Bar Association (WCBA) is proud to announce that two of its members, Michelle Buckwalter-Schurman of Morrison, IL, at left, and Kelli D. Walker of Sterling, IL, at right, have received Thomas Kilbride Awards. The women were recognized for their volunteer work serving the legal needs of the

Egg Hunt at Pleasant View April 14

Hop on over to the Annual Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center Easter Egg Hunt.  It will be held at 500 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL, on Friday, April 14, 2017.  The fun begins at 4:00 p.m. Children age ten and under are invited. Different age groups will have

April 3 City of Morrison Special Council Meeting

The City of Morrison will hold a Special Council Meeting on Monday, April 3, 2017, at 5:00 p.m., at City Hall in the Lower Level Conference Room, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  The purpose is to discuss the FT 2018 budget.  The agenda follows. I. CALL TO ORDER  II. ROLL

McDonald’s Egg Hunts April 12-16

Hop on over to the Annual McDonald’s Easter Egg Hunts.  They will be held throughout the day, at 606 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, from Wednesday, April 12, through Sunday, April 16, 2017. Children may select one egg from inside the restaurant, on just one occasion.  It will contain candy or

Egg Hunt at Kiwanis Park April 15

Hop on over to the Annual Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt.  It will be held at Kiwanis Park, 700 block of N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, on Saturday, April 15, 2017. A firetruck will deliver the Easter Bunny to the park between 9:45 and 10:00 a.m.  There will be a brief

Lunch & Learn for Small Business April 12

Morrison, Dixon, Rock Falls, and the Sauk Valley Chambers of Commerce have collaborated with Sterling Main Street and the Small Business Development Corporation at Sauk Valley Community College.  They will bring a learning workshop, “Social Media:  An Introduction,” to area small businesses and nonprofit organizations. This opportunity will be held

Special School Board Meeting April 3

There will be a Special Board Meeting of Morrison Community Unit School District #6, on Monday, April 3, 2017, at 6:00 p.m., in the Office of the Superintendent, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL.  There will be one action item:  Tax Abatement Resolution.

MCH Auxiliary Spring Fling Vendors’ Fair

Morrison Community Hospital Auxiliary will host a Spring Fling Vendor Sale on Thursday, April 6, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  We encourage the community to support the Auxiliary, which supports Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson Street, Morrison, IL.  You are welcome to shop ’til you drop!  The

April 4 Agenda: MHPC

Morrison Historic Preservation Commission will meet on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at City Hall, 200 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the lower-level Boards and Commissions Meeting Room.  The agenda follows. Call to Order Roll Call/Attendance Approval of March 7, 2017, minutes New Business Unfinished Business