Editor's note: During repairs made to thecity1.com the published link to this feature article was broken. Following is a replacement. 26-27/SATURDAY DEMO DERBY The Demolition Derby on Saturday, August 22, 2026, drew a huge crowd for the 155th Annual Whiteside...
McDonald’s Benefits Marching Mustangs Color Guard
On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, McDonald's, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, allowed a second "Good Neighbor Night" fundraiser, to benefit Morrison High School Marching Mustangs Color Guard. This event was based on sales between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. The Music...
Morrison Marching Color Guard Fundraiser April 15
The community is invited to attend a Music Department fundraiser, on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. This "Good Neighbor Night" event is sponsored by McDonald's, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. A portion of all sales will be donated to the...
Morrison Sets Team Record in Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl
Scholastic Bowl Coach Brian Bartoz submitted this report and photograph. Morrison High School's Scholastic Bowl team won three-of-its-five matches in the Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl State Tournament, on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Bloomington, IL, High...
Basketball State Finals: Girls Begin March 5, Boys Start March 12
America's Original March Madness is well underway. The State Final schedules are reverting back to 2023 and 2024 schedule, after a test run with a new schedule last year. The Girls' and Boys' schedules are identical this year. The traditional program can be...
Morrison Winter Park Is Open for Sledders
Sledding down the Waterworks Park hill is allowed now, at Morrison Winter Park. Begin at 503 W. Winfield Street outside the skating rink--which is not open to the public yet. Bring your own sled, snowboard, or disc. Or borrow one from the "sled library"...
Mustang Trap Shooting Team 2nd at State
Congratulations to the MHS Trap Shooting Team, who took 2nd Place at the 2025 Illinois State Trap Shooting Meet on May 30, 2025.
Week of November 4 Sports
Morrison Athletic Boosters list the following sport events for the week of Monday, November 4, 2024.
Arnie Beswick to be Honored November 9
On Saturday, November 9, 2024, beginning at 1:30 p.m., Morrison Historical Society invites the public to honor its home town Drag Racing legend, Arnie Beswick. The venue is Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. Those who own fan gear are...
Chad Starbuck Talk about Arnie Beswick
Arnie Beswick will attend the multi-media program by Chad Starbuck on, Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Morrison's Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Three of Arnie's and Evelyn's four daughters also will attend: Arnette Beswick, Paula Wiersema,...
High Street Run/Walk and Night Disc Golf
Register for Hallowe'en fun for all ages, on Saturday, October 19, 2024: www.quickscores.com/morrisonsports. Dress for the free 9:00 a.m. Costume Contest, before the "Nightmare on High Street 3K (1.86 miles) Run/Walk." It begins at Northside Elementary...
Marching Mustangs Color Guards Fundraiser
If you attended the opening Mustang Varsity Football game, Friday, August 30, 2024, you witnessed a new Marching Mustangs Color Guard. This activity is being reactivated after more than ten years. Hillary Blevins and Ruth Christin are adult co-sponsors, who...
Sports Schedule August 26-August 31.
Morrison Athletic Boosters created this schedule for the week of Monday, August 26, through Saturday, August 31, 2024.
Tennis Pro Hired by Sterling Park District
The Sterling Park District is pleased to announce that Chris Dudley of Shreveport, LA, has been hired as the "Racquet Sports Director/Head Tennis Professional" at the Westwood Tennis Center, 1900 Westwood Drive, Sterling, IL. Chris brings over 40 years of tennis...
February 3 B-rrry Scurry Race Results
The 43rd Clinton Community College B-rrry Scurry 4-Mile Run enjoyed a warm day for the annual event, on Saturday, February 3, 2024. The 550 runners and walkers took to the course at noon for this event, which raises funds for the Paul B. Sharar Foundation B-rrry...