City of Morrison Electric Aggregation Program

  The City of Morrison is pleased to inform its community, that as the result of its public formal bidding process through Rock River Energy Services Co., the City has selected MC Squared Energy Services, LLC (mc²) to serve eligible residents and small business customers with electric supply services.  Services

Farmers National Bank to Open Location in Mount Carroll

  Farmers National Bank is excited to announce the establishment of a new branch this fall, at 642 S. East Street, Mount Carroll, IL.  With the expansion, the bank will now serve Illinois customers at four convenient locations:  Geneseo, Prophetstown, Morrison, and Mount Carroll. Founded in 1902, Farmers National Bank

NLI Conveys Land to IDNR Next to Palisades State Park

  Natural Land Institute (NLI) announces the sale of one of their preserves, White Wood Ridge Preserve, to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), located next to Mississippi Palisades State Park, in Savanna (Carroll County), IL.  NLI closed on White Wood Ridge Preserve on Friday, June 12, 2024.  Proceeds

Office Hours for Ticket Sales and Entries

  The Fair office of the Secretary and Treasurer will open for business beginning Monday, August 5, 2024, for the entire week prior to the 153rd annual Whiteside County Fair, which kicks off Tuesday, August 13.  All the information you need to get ready for the Fair is at your

Student Drivers Deliver Pizza to Blood Drive

  Impact Life Blood Center held its most-recent Blood Drive in Morrison, IL, on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Emmanuel Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL. Morrison High School Driver Education Instructor/Key Club Advisor Brian Bartoz supplied this press release and photograph.  He and Blood Drive Co-Advisor Annie Knie

Barbara Ann Duis (1932 – 2024)

  Barbara Ann Duis, 92, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Pleasant View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Morrison, IL. Barbara was born June 12, 1932, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Ronald O’Neil and Lynwood Norman.  Parental family differences in religion, Catholic and Protestant, would deny Barbara

Reba Fay (Asbury) Lindstrom (1936 – 2024)

  Reba Fay (Asbury) Lindstrom, 87, of Morrison, IL, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at MercyOne Medical Center in Clinton, IA. Reba was born August 10, 1936, to William T. and Katherine L. (McCain) Asbury, in Sterling, IL.  She attended Sterling schools.  On September 27, 1952, at the

July 18 ARC Blood Drive Report

  Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Community Blood Program Leader, submitted this report of the American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, July 18, 2024. The July American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Drive was held on Thursday, July 18, from noon to 5:45 p.m., at Morrison United Methodist Church,

Craig C. Simester (1965 – 2024)

  Craig C. Simester, 58 of Rock Falls, IL, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024. He was born on December 27, 1965, in Sterling, IL, the son of Paul and Sandra (Chronister) Simester and was a graduate of Rock Falls High School.  Craig married the former Sherri Hagen on September 18,

New Trustees on CGH Health Foundation Board

  In June 2024, Larry Cooper and Julia Mendez, both of Sterling, IL, were appointed as new trustees of the CGH Health Foundation Board.  Since 1987, the focus of the Foundation has been to raise funds to sponsor health initiatives, which serve Sauk Valley area children and adults.  As ambassadors

Help Save the Chamber Kiosk

  Morrison Chamber of Commerce uses this kiosk outside its office, at 221 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, to inform locals and visitors about events in our City.  Locally built many years ago, it is time for a refresh! The Chamber Board members desire to restore the structure’s functionality and

No Worries to Perform July 28 at Spring Valley

Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton IL, welcomes No Worries to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.  Come and join us for an evening of praise and worship.  A free-will offering will be received.  In case of inclement weather, the concert will

Gregory “Greg” E. Hicks (1963 – 2024)

  Gregory “Greg” E. Hicks, 60, went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, July 19, 2024.  He passed at his home. Greg was born October 26, 1963, in Sterling, IL, to Kelly and Lois (Davis) Hicks.  Greg very much enjoyed his family and friends.  Greg was also an

Anna I. Rubright (1943 – 2024)

  Anna I. Rubright, 81 of Rock Falls, IL, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 18, 2024, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, IL. Anna was born on January 2, 1943, in Morrison, IL, the daughter of Wilford and Alice (Monnier) Bushman.  She was a graduate of Morrison High School.  She married