Ebenezer Reformed Free Christmas Concert December 7

  Ebenezer Reformed Church of Morrison, IL, welcomes the community to experience a concert of Advent-themed vocal and instrumental music, on Sunday, December 7, 2025.  The music begins at 4:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. There are two entrances:  309 E. Park Street with street parking; the parking lot behind the

Sterling Main Street Earns Statewide Awards

Sterling Main Street is proud to announce that it received two awards at the 2025 Illinois Main Street Conference, held November 12-14, 2025, in Dixon, IL.  The organization was recognized for outstanding achievements in both the Design and Organization categories.  This celebrates the impact of its “Team Up 2 Clean

Prof. Moline: Central Asia from Ancient Silk Road to 21st Century

  The Whiteside Forum has invited one of our favorite speakers, Norm Moline, Professor Emeritus at Augustana College, Rock Island, IL, on Sunday November 23, 2025, to present “Central Asia:  From the Ancient Silk Road to the 21st Century,” starting at 2:00 p.m.  The program will be at our customary

Community State Bank Celebrates 50 Years with Donation

  Community State Bank of Rock Falls, IL, opened for business in 1975.  In half a century, it has grown to also serve the people of Sterling, Dixon, Morrison, and Fulton, IL.  The dedication and hard work of countless team members, community partners, and customers has made 50 years  of

Visit the Loft on Third Thursday, November 20

The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host “Third Thursday,” on November 20, 2025, (before the gallery doors open) from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.  Male and female visitors are invited to relax in conversation. Third Thursday gatherings offer a pleasant opportunity for our residents and visitors

Jungbunzlauer Acquires Thomson Facility for Major U. S. Expansion

Submitted by Gary Camarano, Whiteside Economic Development Director. Jungbunzlauer, a global leader in sustainable, high-quality ingredients from natural sources, announced on Friday, November 6, 2025, the successful acquisition of International Flavors & Fragrances’ multipurpose production site in Thomson, IL.  Learn more at www.jungbunzlauer.com. This strategic investment marks Jungbunzlauer’s first U.

Enjoy Live Music November 23 at the Museum

  Morrison Historical Society concludes its monthly programming on Sunday, November 23, 2025, with live musical entertainment.  “The New Connection” features vocalists and musicians:  Paul Engwall, Jim Roerder, and Jenna Scifres.  They play a variety of acoustic instruments. Sing-a-long during military tributes and Americana tunes. Morrison Heritage Museum is at

Food Pantry Seeks Donations for Expanding Clients

  President Leveda Ashlin of Morrison Charitable Food Pantry NFP wrote “with a plea for cash donations for the Food Pantry, to help us serve our usual clients, and to handle the surge we had [in October.  We had] 19 new clients register and reached an all-time-high number of families

Test Smoke Alarms While Turning Back Your Clocks

  Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 2, 2025.  The American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back, to make sure the devices are working. “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half.  You only

Rotarians Leave Highway 30 Clean

  On Friday, October 31, 2025, Rotarian Mick Welding wrote, “We had a great turnout for our final highway cleanup of 2025.  Helping to keep Highway 30 clean left-to-right were J. D. Benko, Paul Van Kampen, John Prange, Don Jevne, John Tomasino, Michael Gunderson, Stan Steines, Mick Welding, Brad Yaklich,

Sorensen Leads Members of Illinois Congressional Delegation

  Editor’s note:  The letter comes ahead of U. S.-China trade talks, between President Trump and President Xi of China.  The men are scheduled to discuss U. S. soybean and agricultural exports.  The letter is endorsed by the Illinois Soybean Association and the Illinois Farm Bureau. Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17)

Millers to Host Area Author Staci Mercado November 17

  Volunteer Millers for the Fulton, IL, Windmill will host an evening with an area author, Staci Mercado, from DeWitt, IA.  Staci is a Professor for Southern New Hampshire University and teaches Writing for Eastern Iowa Community Colleges.  She also instructs classes at Central DeWitt High School. Staci has won

Grade 3 Tours Morrison’s Heritage Museum

Editor’s note:  Morrison’s Heritage Museum is open Saturdays and Sundays through November 23, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.  If you know a Morrison third grader, have them show you around. The return of the annual October Third Grade tour of Morrison’s Heritage Museum was a delight for them, as well

Register to Decorate Hallowe’en Cookies Tonight

  Register now to attend a Hallowe’en Cookie Decorating class this evening, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., on Thursday, October 23, 2025.   The venue is Upcycle Junkie, LLC, 121 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL.  Jess is the instructor. Get into the spooky spirit with our beginner-friendly Halloween Cookie Decorating Class. 

Morrison Lions Activities and Annual Holiday Ham Sale

  It is time to think about Thanksgiving and Christmas and serving a Lions Club Holiday Ham.  Orders for these delicious hams are needed by Sunday, November 3, 2025, for Thanksgiving delivery on Friday, November 21. 2025.  Orders for Christmas hams must be received by Monday, December 1, 2025, for