It looks like the Natural Land Institute’s (NLI) Legacy Tree Program has found another Illinois State Champion tree: a rare American Chestnut (Castanea dentata) in Freeport, IL,” said Alan Branhagen, Executive Director. “Actually, the exciting news is, there are two growing side by side! Because of the rarity of
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Riven Quartet to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be received. The group explained their name. “When the Lord brought
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
Timber Lake Playhouse brings BAD MEDICINE onto the concert stage, on Saturday, July 26, 2025, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The address is 8215 Black Road, Mr. Carroll, IL. From “Living on a Prayer” to “It’s My Life” and everything in between, BAD MEDICINE brings the driving, hard rock beat
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Divinity Trio to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. We will serve Root Beer Floats after the concert! Join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be received.
Vacation Bible School in Morrison, IL, will run from Monday, August 4, through Friday, August 8, 2025, at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street. Sessions run from 6:00 p.m. to 8:15. Youths ages 3 through 8th grade are invited to attend. Senior High students are welcome to help.
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
This article was submitted by Sharon Moore. Quiet and serene, the only sounds filling the air were the gentle songs of birds. This hidden hideaway, belonging to Pat and Bill Anderson, was truly a delight to discover. Nestled away, their beautiful yard was chosen as July’s Featured Garden, a
Editor’s note: Journalist Sarah Ford (AroundPtown.com) wrote this feature and supplied all photographs, except the first. Karla Burn submitted that picture of the Thursday, July 3, 2025, Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting. The City of Morrison and “On The Move with Parks and Recreation” (OTM) excitedly announce the opening
Are you grieving the loss of a loved one? The local GriefShare–Grief Recovery Support Group–invites you to a special Reunion Day on Thursday, July 31, 2025, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL. Reunion Day is an afternoon of gathering for
Start a new week with free food, fellowship, and loads of fun! Fill your vehicle with family and friends to attend a BBQ meal and Trivia Night. Pulled pork and brisket are sandwich choices. All are welcome. Ebenezer Reformed Church will host a meal and Trivia Night, for those
Third Thursday at the Loft on Main extends a once-a-month welcome to visitors and regulars, to enjoy complimentary sweets, beverages, and conversations from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. This appealing gallery is located at 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. On July 17, passers-by are invited to examine loads of
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
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville announces its Dean’s List, honoring those full-time students who earned a grade-point average of 3.75 and above, in the spring 2025 semester. Students on the Dean’s List from Morrison, IL, include: Beau Brackemeyer, Environmental Science and Conservation BS Annie Dykstra, Elementary Education BS Marissa Folkers, Soil
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes Anticipation Ministries to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be received. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be