The Digit-ILL team from Western Illinois University will host a free, Online Health Literacy training session, on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL. Registration is not required, and the program is open to all. The session aims
The Volunteer Millers of de Immigrant Dutch Windmill wish to support and encourage Fulton, IL, small businesses. Over the past year, all of the downtown businesses in Fulton have struggled–dealing with bridge repairs, and updating three blocks on 4th Street. Our community salutes them for their tenacity and determination
A Paper Birch (Betula papyrifera) located at Dahlquist Park, 3303 Oak Grove Avenue, in Rockford, IL, is the new Illinois State Champion. It is recognized as the January Tree of the Month, through Natural Land Institute’s Legacy Tree Program. This Paper Birch is 60 feet high, has an average
Natural Land Institute’s Legacy Tree Program is pleased to announce the 2025 December Tree of the Month is a majestic Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis), at Oak Ridge Forest Preserve, 8322 Blomberg Road, Cherry Valley, IL 61016. It stands 110 feet tall, has a 94-ft. average crown spread, and measures a
Morrison Rotary honored two Morrison High Schoolers as Students of the Month, for September, October, and November 2025 and January 2026. Morrison Rotary Club was pleased to recognize the first two Morrison High School Students of the Month in September, Levi Milder and Bella Scuchette, shown with Superintendent Dr.
Morrison Grade School, 520 N. Genesee Street, Morrison, IL, will host an ImpactLife Blood Donation, on Monday, March 2, 2026, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. The event will be held in the cafeteria. The last day to have donated is Monday, January 5, 2026. To schedule an appointment, use
On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of the Blugolds who have earned a place on the Dean’s List. Their commitment to excellence exemplifies the highest standards of scholarship at UW-Eau Claire. Congratulations on this remarkable accomplishment! Sterling,
On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Quincy University, Iowa Falls, IA, released its Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester. Honorees must earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to be included in the biannual Dean’s List. In total, 379 students received the
Eileen Pruis, Martha Kophamer, and Karen Real line dance in the front row, during lessons at the Community Room. Did you make any of the following New Year’s resolutions? • Try something new. • Meet new people. • Get more exercise. Morrison Line Dancing can help
The University of Dubuque, in Dubuque, IA, congratulates the following student on being appointed to the Fall Semester 2025 Academic Dean’s List. Full-time students in good academic standing (registered for and having earned 12 or more letter grade credits for the term) who earn a term grade point average
Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, will host a community Pancake Supper on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Donations will fund scholarships to send children to Camp Manitoqua in Frankfort, IL. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, and applesauce. Pancake choices are
On Friday, January 23, 2026, Iowa State University, in Ames, IA, reported more than 11,800 students have been recognized for outstanding academic achievement, by being named to the 2025 fall semester Dean’s List. Students named to the Dean’s List must earn a grade point average of at least 3.50
Rock Falls Tourism presents “Flock to the Rock ’26.” Join us on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Avenue, Rock Falls, IL. Before the event begins, everyone is encouraged to visit the Lower Dam area (300 W. First
Due to expected extreme temperatures on Friday, January 23, 2026, the Morrison, IL, gallery, The Loft on Main, will not be open.
The Whiteside Forum, established in 1985, is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit community group, which sponsors presentations and discussions of issues of importance and interest to the public. Issues chosen for Conferences have an International dimension, as well as local interest and importance. This organization is supported entirely by individual, special,