Tuesday, February 11th, 2025, marks “2-1-1 Day,” a day dedicated to recognizing the essential helpline provided by United Way. For over a decade, 2-1-1 has connected people to vital community services. Knowing who to call is crucial in times of crisis. While 911 is reserved for life-threatening emergencies, what if
The Windmill Volunteer Millers invite the public to attend the next Miller program on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Our program will be held at the Windmill Cultural Center located at 111 Tenth Avenue, across from the authentic Dutch windmill in Fulton, IL. All programming is free
Jerry Bearton wrote this essay. Please join The American Legion at 306 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Melissa Van Drew, a Representative of the Audie Murphy Research Foundation, will offer a PowerPoint presentation about America’s most-decorated soldier. Army Major Audie Leon
Brian “Fox” Ellis will portray Abraham Lincoln’s law partner, William Herndon, at the Sterling Rock Falls Historical Society meeting, at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, February 9, 2025. The location is the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, Sterling, IL. Herndon wrote one of the most important and controversial
Congressman Eric Sorensen is taking action to stop AI-driven scams that prey on Illinois Seniors. He reintroduced his bipartisan Quashing Unwanted and Interruptive Electronic Telecommunications (QUIET) Act, alongside Congressman Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06). The Bill 1. requires robocallers to disclose when they use artificial intelligence (AI) technology 2. increases penalties
Whiteside County Health Department is beginning their Illinois Project for Local Assessment of Need (IPLAN.) This community health assessment is a mandated planning process, that all local Health Departments must conduct every five years. The Health Department surveys the community and analyzes the results, along with available data. This
The following information was issued by the National Weather Service of the Quad Cities, regarding potential freezing rain today. Widespread chances of freezing rain/drizzle are expected area-wide, Wednesday, afternoon on February 5, 2025, increasing from south to north. Slippery road conditions are expected, especially for the Wednesday afternoon commute.
OnCall Imaging offers a discounted promotion to the people of Morrison, IL, for the month of February 2025. Typically, a CT Calcium Score Screening at OnCall Imaging is $79 for self-pay. This month, we lowered the price to $59 to make heart health more accessible. No Physician’s order is
Morrison Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Meeting, on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, IL. Doors opened at 5:00 p.m. for socializing, heavy hors d’oeuvres, and drinks, in the elegantly decorated Auditorium. Photographs projected upon elevated screens displayed a year of
Morrison Lions Club extends sincere thanks for the support from the community in our fundraisers during the year 2024. The proceeds from our annual Rose Day sale, the contributions received during Candy Day, and our annual Holiday Ham sale provide funds that enable our Club to offer assistance for
The Education Committee of the Windmill Area invites the public to attend Wild Winter Wednesdays at the Windmill Cultural Center. These programs occur on Wednesday mornings in December through March. All programs take place from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Windmill Cultural Center, located at 111 10th Avenue in
This is a reminder about the 5th Annual Flock to the Rock ’25 events, on Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Avenue, Rock Falls, IL. There will be nature and educational vendors. Food will be available from
Morrison, IL, Chief of Police Kevin Soenksen submitted this report Monday evening, February 3, 2025. On Monday, February 3. 2025, the Morrison Police Department took a call of a missing 15-year-old male with special needs. The juvenile left home, and his parents could not locate him. The Morrison Police
John, the missing 15-year-old Morrison School District student, has been found and is at home with his family. Shortly before 10:00 p.m., the School District stated, “He has been found! Thank you to everyone that helped.”
At 7:04 p.m., today, Monday, February 3, 2025, Morrison Community School District #6 issued this public alert. “First Responders are currently looking for a 15-year-old Morrison boy, who wandered away from his home. His name is John. He was last seen around 4:30 p.m. on the southwest side of