(SHIP) Senior Health Insurance Program Counseling

    Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) is a free, Statewide Health Insurance counseling service, for Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers.  Your local SHIP Counselor, Kathy Schmidt, can answer questions about Medicare, Medicaid, enrollment, drug plan information, and more. Now is the time to signup for a free, confidential, Senior

Submit New State Flag Design by October 18

  Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced that the Illinois Flag Commission will begin accepting public submissions for a new State flag design, beginning Tuesday, September 3, 2024. The IFC will accept design ideas for consideration from the public–online or via mail–until Friday, October 18.  The commission also plans

August 31 Rock Valley Jazz Band Concert

  The Rock River Jazz Band will perform a second Big Band Revival Concert on Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., at the Page Park Band Shell in Dixon, IL.  Don’t miss this free event! Featuring the remarkable Angie Harrison and several talented instrumental soloists, this concert

First Presbyterian Drive-Up Meal August 29

  First Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, will host their free, Community Drive-Up Meal, on Thursday, August 27, 2024, starting at 5:00 p.m. (continuing until food runs out.) The meal features Pulled Pork Sandwiches.  Drive up to 300 N. Genesee Street; please stay in your vehicle. Call 815-772-3510

Severe Weather Strains Red Cross Blood Supply

  Communities across The United States are encouraged to stay ready for possible emergencies, and to give blood or platelets during National Preparedness Month, September 2024. The American Red Cross continues to experience a National blood supply emergency.  Remnants of Hurricane Debby, earlier in August, and other severe weather events

How to Deal with Extreme Heat

  Cory Law, Whiteside County Health Department Assistant Organizational Officer, submitted this Public Service Announcement, regarding health risks during extreme heat. National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for today, Monday, August 26, 2024, and a Heat Watch through Tuesday, August 27. An Excessive Heat Warning means dangerous

Art in the Park and Sculpture Walk August 24

  Rock Falls, IL, Tourism will host its 7th annual Art in the Park Sculpture Walk on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  The location is the RB&W District Park, 201 E. 2nd Street, in Rock Falls, IL. This year, we are happy to include an

September 29 Flag Burning Ceremony at 12:30 p.m.

  On the last Sunday of September each year, The America Legion Post 328 in Morrison, IL, conducts our Flag Retirement Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park.  Flags that have been deposited into our Flag Drop Box (306 E. Main Street) throughout the year are burned, pursuant to United States Flag

Symphony Opens 71st Season September 21

  Clinton Symphony Orchestra is ready to begin its 71st Annual Concert SAeason.  Conductor and Music Director Brian Dollinger has programmed music by master composers Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Mozart, as well as pieces by lesser-known composers. “We shouldn’t assume that they were the only ones composing great music during those

September 26 Opening at Keefer Nature Reserve

  Burpee Museum of Natural History staff are shown examining quarry fossils.  The photo was taken by April Bieschke. Natural Land Institute (NLI) invites the public to attend a Public Opening Event at their William & Gayle Keefer Nature Reserve in Rockton, IL, on Thursday, September 26, 2024.  The Open

Hear The Lesters in Spring Valley on August 25

  Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes The Lesters to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, August 25, 2024, 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

CCC Summer 2024 President’s and Dean’s Lists

  Clinton Community College, Clinton, IA, has announced the Summer 2024 President’s List.  Students must earn a minimum of six credit hours and 4.0 GPA during the term. All students listed are from area Illinois towns. Albany:  Adrianna Young Fulton:  Melissa Carbaugh and Ella Penca. Clinton Community College has announced

Mulkins Family and Root Beer Floats End Music Season

  Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton IL, welcomes The Mulkins Family to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m.  Come and join us for an evening of praise and worship.  A free-will offering will be received.  In case of inclement weather, the

United Way Campaign Celebration and Luncheon

  The United Way of Whiteside County invites community members to celebrate local impact and kick off this year’s fundraising campaign, at their annual Campaign Celebration and Luncheon.  The event will be Thursday, September 5, 2024, at noon, at Woodlawn Arts Academy, 3807 Woodlawn Road, Sterling, IL.  Working with 21

August 25 Museum Program: Dutch Days and Vogel Families

  Fulton, IL, resident Barbara Mask will document the origin of Dutch Days in 1974 during her PowerPoint program, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum, on Sunday, August 25, 2024.  Doors open at 1:00 p.m., and her program begins promptly at 1:30. The museum, at 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, is accessible