A grand Pin Oak (Quercus palustris) tree located at Specialty Screw Corporation, 2801 Huffman Boulevard, Rockford, lL, was featured as the August Tree of the Month, through Natural Land Institute’s (NLI) Legacy Tree Program. The Pin Oak is 59.5 ft. high, has an average crown spread of 80 ft.,
The Morrison Kiwanis Club and Morrison High School Key Club will hold a Sandwich Sale on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the corner of U. S. Highway 30 and Illinois Route 78/Cherry Street. Bring your Mustang-sized appetite for ribeyes, pork chops, brats, hot dogs, soft drinks, and snacks! Most
Understanding poverty requires more than sympathy–it requires experience. On Friday, September 5, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Illinois Extension (in collaboration with the Health Departments of Ogle and Whiteside Counties), will host a “Poverty Simulation,” at the Sterling Township office, 502 W. Lynn Boulevard, in Sterling, IL.
Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society will feature “A History of the Lincoln Highway,” at their meeting on Sunday, August 10, 2025, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The location is the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, Sterling, IL. The public is invited to hear their program. Kay and Ed Kozak
Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./ARC Morrison Community Blood Program Leader, submitted this report. The American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Drive was held on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Morrison United Methodist Church; the Methodists were the sponsor of the canteen. Unfortunately, the ARC had two staff persons call off,
Rooted in the values of community, compassion, and care, the brother-sister duo, Dr. Craig Peterson and Dr. Melinda Hochgesang, have built more than just a Dental Practice. They have created a place where patients feel like family. Raised in the tight-knit town of Milan, IL, both Doctors knew early
Editor’s note: The Rotary Pollinator Garden is found in the 500 block of W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL. Its the old Waterworks Park area. Rotary International challenged local Rotary Clubs to install a Peace Pole. Why a Peace Pole? A Peace Pole is a monument that displays the message
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, Marketing Director Karla Burn urges the public to “Save the date for Resthave’s Annual Family Fun Day. It is Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Come see what is new, and have a free meal on
On Saturday, August 2, 2025, anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., de Immigrant Windmill in Fulton, IL, will offer a bread making event. The Windmill Cultural Center is located at 111 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL, across from the authentic Dutch windmill. Call 815-589-3925 for additional information. Families and
Morrison Historical Society Trustee Mary Ellen Brackeymer contributed the last two photos. Program presenter and retired Fulton High School History teacher Ronald Koehn was featured on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Afterward, over two dozen members of the audience participated in
The following update relates to High Temperatures the week of Tuesday, July 22, through Thursday, July 24, 2025. The sources are National Weather Service (NWS) of the Quad Cities, as well as the Decision Support Service document from NWS Quad Cities and Chicago, IL. Whiteside County is not currently
While taking undergraduate college studies, Ron Koehn came to realize that “Abraham Lincoln stands out as a premier President of the United States.” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia states: “In political studies, since the mid 20th-century this” opinion continues, with several sources ranking A. Lincoln as “the best or greatest
Teens ages 13 – 18 are invited to a Zoom workshop, designed to help them build a personal brand during this workshop. Register by Thursday, July 24, 2025, for the class that will take place on Thursday, July 31. For information contact Danielle Gapinski at des85.illinois.edu or Carissa Nelson
While taking undergraduate college studies, Ron Koehn came to realize that “Abraham Lincoln stands out as a premier President of the United States.” Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia states: “In political studies, since the mid-20th century this” opinion continues, with several sources ranking A. Lincoln as “the best or greatest
Odell Public Library urges the public to combine a 1/4 mile walk in Kelly Park with a “Story Stroll” that will make you and your youngsters chuckle. Signs are posted beginning near the playground shelter; follow the walking trail clockwise. Pages from The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors have