Albany Community Support Group is continuing its efforts to create positive experiences for village residents. They have scheduled the Second Annual Free Family Fun Day, to take place at Albany, IL, Main Street Park on Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. An ice cream truck will
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
By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Thursday, July 10, 2025, evening conversion of Morrison’s downtown into a Pop-Up Market was a success. The street was a constant flow of family and friends converging to enjoy the offerings and the rekindling of friendships. The event featured a variety of foods,
Natural Land Institute’s Legacy Tree Program announced the 2025 June Tree of the month is the iconic American Elm, Ulmus americana, located in front of The Marlowe Center for Philanthropy, home of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL), 946 N. Second Street, in Rockford, IL. This historical and
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
On Sunday, July 13, 2025, Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society offers an entertaining musical program, “Carl Sandburg: Poet of the People.” The venue is the Lincoln Learning Center, 611 E. Third Street, Sterling, IL; the free program starts at 2:00 p.m. Barry Cloyd has developed a fascination for the poetry,
Editor’s note: Family Bingo Night welcomes children. The Parks and Recreation Department will host Family Bingo Night, for adults and children age 6+ (accompanied by a parent), on Thursday, July 10, 2025. The venue is the City of Morrison Community Room, at Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison Street,
Morrison High School Educator and Key Club Advisor Brian Bartoz submitted the photograph and text. On Thursday, November 21, 2024, former Morrison Interim Superintendent of Schools Alan Boucher had written, “I am happy to announce that the Board voted to hire Dr. Matthew DeBaene /duh-BANE/ at a special meeting
Farmers National Bank is proud to announce it has expanded its partnership with local Law Enforcement at four of its branch communities: Geneseo, Morrison, Mount Carroll, and Prophetstown, IL, to combat the growing threat of ATM and ITM fraud. In response to a rise in fraudulent “skimming devices” being
Author Cynthia Clampitt, an Illinois Humanities Road Scholar speaker, will address that question, at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Volunteer Millers of de Immigrant Windmill will host this presentation at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL. The facility is fully accessible to persons with disabilities.
Attendees of the The Loft on Main’s “Artist Spotlight on Woodworkers” discovered numerous creative decisions local artists make, in order to transform tree products into useful and decorative art. The Sunday, June 22, 2025, program began at 1:00 p.m. Inside 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, two front windows,
Jacob Brown, of Morrison, IL, recently graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Retzky College of Pharmacy. He was a student at the Rockford, IL, campus from 2021 through 2025. Commencement was held on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the UIC Dorin Forum in Chicago. Brown earned a
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes No Worries to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Join us for an evening of praise and worship. Sit in your vehicle or sit in a chair or on a blanket. A free-will
Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes New Vocal Blend to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Join us for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be taken. In case of inclement weather, the concert will
Article submitted by Morrison Garden Club member Sharon Moore. Nestled at 404 W. Park Street, Morrison, IL, Jean Decker’s garden is a vibrant burst of life and color, a true testament to nearly 50 years of love and care. What started as a few perennials has grown into a