YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon

 Returning to Dixon, IL, The YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon, “Here’s to Good Women:   May We Know Them, May We Be Them, May We Raise Them,” will be held on Thursday April 6, 2017.  This event will start with registration beginning at 11:30 a.m., followed by the Luncheon from

NAMI Support Group Meeting February 28

The NAMI Sauk Area Support Group will meet at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 28, 2017.  This meeting will take place at Sinnissippi Centers, 325 Illinois Route 2, Dixon, IL, 61021. Information, education, and support to families struggling with a diagnosis of mental illness in a relative or friend, will be

Post Prom Car Wash February 25

Spring is approaching.  Morrison High School Prom is Saturday, April 29, 2017.  The Post Prom event follows into Sunday, April 30. Morrison Post Prom Committee invites everyone with a dirty vehicle to attend a car wash fundraiser, on Saturday, February 25, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.  Drive to Super Wash,

Fulton Mayoral Candidate Forum

The Fulton Chamber of Commerce will host a Mayoral Candidate Forum on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Awesometown Video & Music Production, 514 13th Avenue, Fulton, IL.  The public is invited and encouraged to attend this free event.  The forum will begin at 6:00 p.m.and continue until approximately 8:00.  All

Morrison Farmers’ Market Needs Manager

Morrison Farmers’ Market is seeking a highly motivated manager, to organize vendors and supervise the Saturday market.  Unless a manager can be found, there will not be an organized Morrison Farmers’ Market this summer.  This is a volunteer position requiring about five hours of work per week. He/She must have

February 13 Sheriff’s Office Report

These arrests are merely a charge, and he/she is presumed innocent until proven guilty. 2-07-17 at 10:54 p.m.  During a traffic stop at W. Lincolnway and Emerson Road, Alfred A. Lee, age 22 of Chicago, IL, arrested on Whiteside County Warrant for Failure to Appear on the charge of Operating

Lylah Harridge Wins Post Office Coloring Contest

The Morrison, IL, Post Office held a Valentine’s Day coloring contest and selected Lylah Harridge, age 4, as the winner. Lylah is pictured with Postmaster Bill Borum. She was presented a $25 gift card for her artistic efforts.

Because Nice Matters Award to Tonya Jensen

At 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 17, 2017, Morrison Chamber of Commerce members hosted a “Because Nice Matters” presentation at Casey’s General Store, 602 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL.  Store Manager Tonya Jensen was honored. Tonya was nominated for the award by her staff.  They said, “She has worked so hard

Resthave Valentines’ Day Royalty

Resthave Home, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison IL, held their annual Valentine’s Day Party on Tuesday, February 14, 2017. Resthave Royalty was announced, and residents showed off their fancy hats and ties, as punch and cake were served. Residents, staff, family, and visitors voted for their chose of kings and queens.

“Bethesda Blaze” Benefit Breakfasts

“Bethesda Blaze” Relay for Life Team will be serving breakfast at Morrison DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, Morrison, IL, on two Saturdays, February 25, and March 4, 2017, from 7:00 to 10:00 a.m.  The entire community is invited to enjoy a hearty breakfast while supporting a worthwhile

Helen Norman (1928 – 2017)

Helen Norman, 88, of Pleasant View Nursing Home, Morrison, IL, died Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Pleasant View. Helen was born August 8, 1928, in Cook County, IL, to Nick and Emma (Vandyke) Sloot. She was a graduate of Morrison High School. On November 28, 1947, she married John H.

Regional Basketball Schedule

The 2017 Boys 2A Regional Basketball Tournament will be held at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Avenue, Morrison, IL, over three evenings.  The schedule follows.

Early Voting and Vote by Mail Begin February 23

Dana Nelson, Whiteside County Clerk, announces Early Voting and Vote by Mail for the Tuesday, April 4, 2017, General Election.  Any valid registered voter in Whiteside County may vote during the early voting period.  However, any vote cast is final and may not be revoked; the voter is not eligible

Morrison Police Traffic Stop Yields Warrant Arrests

On Monday, February 13, 2017, at approximately 3:06 p.m., Morrison Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Emily F. Sanders, age 25 of 405 Clinton Court, Morrison, IL. The traffic stop occurred on Portland Avenue (IL Route 78 South) at Academic Drive and was for a stop

Do You Support Seat Belts on School Buses?

Editor’s note:  Watch this February 15, 2015, ABC News video, “School Bus Crashes:  No Seat Belts?”  Take the opinion poll on thecity1.com Local Sports page. Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is teaming with longtime advocate of school bus seat belts, Deputy Majority Leader Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie), as well