The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, has useful and handsome pieces of art for every occasion. As Father’s Day nears, consider handcrafted gifts for the loving patriarchs of your family. Each is one-of-a-kind, produced by local and area artists. View these and more items currently in
On June 19, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., WQPT will stream a virtual commemoration of the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth. To watch, visit wqpt.org or visit the WQPT Facebook page. Juneteenth dates back to June 19, 1865, when Union soldier, Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, TX, with the news
On Thursday, June 18, 2020, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos released the following statement, in response to the Supreme Court’s decision to keep legal protections for DREAMer immigrants, through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. “The Supreme Court’s ruling today halting the Trump Administration’s efforts to end a widely-supported and
Rock River Hospice & Home, a United Way Agency, along with CGH Medical Center and The Cornerstone Agency presents Golf for Hospice Week Fundraiser, Monday, July 6, through Friday, July 10, 2020, at Deer Valley Golf Club, Deer Grove, IL. This new format offers registered golfers the flexibility to enjoy
On Thursday, May 7, 2020, Morrison, IL, Rotarians joined forces to complete a cleanup of Highway 30, from DQ Grill & Chill, 200 N. Sawyer Road, all the way to Morrison Veterinary Clinic, 14993 Lyndon Road. Assisting in the clean up efforts were, left-to-right standing, Jack Ottosen, Michael Blean, Mike
For the fourth year in a row, the Illinois Arts Council awarded Timber Lake Playhouse a grant, to create a paid apprentice program for area teens interested in pursuing careers in the theatre arts. TLP is accepting applications for the apprenticeship program through Monday, June 22, 2020. Operating in its
State Representative Tony McCombie will partner with the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce and the City of Rock Falls, to host a free, community drive-through, paper shredding event. It will be held Wednesday, June 24, 2020, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., at 603 W. 10th Street, in the City of
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Riven Quartet to our outdoor stage on Sunday, June 28, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. Come join us for an evening of worship and socially-distant fellowship. Sit in your car, or bring a lawn chair. A free-will offering will be
Whiteside County set a new, secure electric price for electricity supply charges. AEP Energy has been selected as the County’s preferred Aggregation Supplier. Through the power of volume buying, AEP Energy is able to secure electricity at competitive prices for residential and small business customers. The new rate of 5.799
Brandon Meier, of Morrison, IL, was named to the Dean’s List at Kishwaukee College in Malta, IL, for the 2020 Spring semester. He was one of 290 full-time students to earn this distinction of attaining a 3.5 or above grade point average.
Royal Neighbors of America Local Chapter 10 made a generous donation to Morrison Community Hospital, to offset the costs of personal protective equipment for staff. Receiving the donation was Morrison Hospital Marketing Director Mick Welding, center. Pictured are Jane Espinoza, left, and Marge Sadowski. Not pictured was the photographer John
Todd Mickley told thecity1.com Editor at 5:00 p.m., on Friday, June 12, 2020, “We have not decided yet [if the Whiteside County Fair will be cancelled.] Waiting to see if there is any change for Illinois, by the end of June. The Illinois State Fair hasn’t cancelled at this time.
Janette Bush, Prophetstown, IL, retired from Resthave Care and Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, on Friday, June 5, 2020. One Resthave staffer stated, “This is sad. This is going to be a hard one,” as she headed to a very private retirement celebration at Resthave. Marketing Director Karla Burn
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Westward Road to our outdoor stage, on Sunday June 21, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. Come join us in the valley, and prepare to be uplifted. Sit in your car, or bring a lawn chair. A free-will offering will be
The new air conditioner is up and running in the Whiteside County Administration Building (Courthouse) in Morrison, IL. Effective Monday, June 8, 2020, the Whiteside County Circuit Clerk’s Morrison Office will resume normal public business hours, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Thank you for your understanding and patience. Sue R.