Rep. McCombie Launches Summer Reading Program

Rep. McCombie Launches Summer Reading Program

Illinois State Representative Tony McCombie launched her 5th Annual Summer Reading Club, for Elementary School students who live, or go to school, in the 71st District. The “Reading BUZZ” program is offered to encourage students to start or continue...
2021 Easter Egg Hunts April 3

2021 Easter Egg Hunts April 3

On Saturday, April 3, 2021, families can enjoy two Morrison, IL, Easter Egg Hunts with their youngsters, scheduled by the following hosts. One is in the morning; one is in the afternoon.  The Easter Bunny will be present at both events. Bring a container for each...
A Zoom Fireside Chat with John Sandford

A Zoom Fireside Chat with John Sandford

Anne Frame submitted this article.  Note the date has been changed. Odell Public Library has teamed up with over 70 Libraries to bring a fantastic virtual program with John Sandford, the well-known and bestselling author of the “Books of Prey,”...
TLP 2021 Season Schedule Changes

TLP 2021 Season Schedule Changes

Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, opens its 60th Anniversary Season in June 2021.  There will be some changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the slower-than-expected roll-out of the vaccine. “Since...
Photographers:  More Snow Scenes Coming

Photographers: More Snow Scenes Coming

Today, Monday, January 25, 2021, includes an early school dismissal for in-person learners.  It was issued in advance of freezing rain and heavy snowfall, of six-to-ten inches, and winds gusting as high as 35 mph.  The storm will continue into Tuesday. ...