Natural Land Institute’s Legacy Tree Program announces the April 2025 Tree of the Month is a Yellow Birch (Betula alleghaniensis), a State Champion at the Stephenson County Historical Society Museum and Arboretum, (in Freeport, IL, 1440 S. Carroll Avenue.) It was nominated by Mark Luthin, who grew up in
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, at p.m., the community is invited to attend an Open House celebration, for April House Children’s Advocacy Center, at their new location. Hours are 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The building is located at 201 W. Market Street, Morrison, IL. Enter Orange Street behind Yarbrough
Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will hold a Rummage Sale and Bake Sale on Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26, 2025, in Heritage Hall. Doors open precisely at noon Friday and at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday (no early buyers allowed.) Shop until 5:00 p.m.
Morrison Athletic Boosters are looking for a Volunteer Concessions Manager for the 2025 fall Football season. Last year the Boosters provided over $25,000 to Morrison athletes. Profits from the concession stand directly support the athletes. If you have been interested in helping but weren’t sure what you can do,
Editor’s note: Earlier in April 2025, Illinois Congressman Eric Sorensen testified against cuts to food purchase funds, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP.) Leveda Ashlin submitted this report. As we finish the first quarter of 2025 we, like many other organizations, are struggling to make a budget plan to
The Morrison Ministers Council announces there will be no Morrison, IL, Community Crosswalk, due to few participants in the past. However, on Good Friday, April 18, 2025, members of the Morrison Ministers Council will hold short worship services, including Communion, at three residential homes: 10:00 a.m. Highlight Health of
The following service organization and residential care facilities in Morrison, IL, invite families to attend 2025 Easter Egg Hunts. Bring a container for each child and a means to photograph the fun. SATURDAY, APRIL 12 Kiwanis Club/MHS Key Club will hold the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Kiwanis Park,
Morrison High School Social Studies and Driver Education Teacher Brian Bartoz submitted the report and photographs. The Thursday, April 3, 2025, Golden Agers Bingo event, at the City of Morrison Community Room, 307 S. Madison Street, Morrison, IL, reached an attendance milestone. Approximately 40 Seniors turned out for the
Morrison’s Heritage Museum, 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, opens its Program Season on Sunday, April 27, 2025, with an educational, nostalgia-filled, enjoyable program for all ages. The Grand Reopening begins at 1:00 p.m., with a welcoming entrance via the newly-repaired front stairs, or a ramp from the back parking
The Volunteer Millers of de Immigrant Windmill will host a program by Kelly Klobucher about the old Joliet, IL, prison, on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Please join us at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 Tenth Avenue, Fulton, IL. Light refreshments will be served following the presentation.
Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2025 crop year, have until Tuesday, April 15, 2025, to revise elections and sign contracts. Both safety net programs, delivered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), provide vital income support to
Respectfully submitted by Kaywyn J. Beswick, R.N./American Red Cross Morrison Community Blood Program Leader. The second American Red Cross Community Blood Drive of 2025 took place on Thursday, March 20, at Morrison United Methodist Church. The sponsor for the canteen that day was Bethesda Lutheran Church; they have sponsored the
In February 2025, a new enterprise opened its doors, conveniently located at 606 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, beside McDonald’s. Liquor Land is a convenience store that is open each day from 9:00 a.m. to midnight. The business boasts of having “the lowest prices in town.” Additionally, there is no
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, allowed Morrison Music Boosters to host the first “Good Neighbor Night” fundraiser to benefit a Morrison organization. The event was held between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. The Music Boosters received $500 to support the MHS Marching Mustangs Color
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, a portion of dine-in and drive-through purchases made at McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m., will benefit Morrison Music Boosters, to support the MHS Color Guard. Color Guard members, Coaches, and Music Boosters will be on site to assist