Photos were taken by Legion member Barry Linder. During the Memorial Day celebration on Monday, May 25, 2026, take note of new shingles on the pavilion. Volunteer efforts reached new heights this past Saturday, April 25, 2026, as Sterling Commercial Roofing (SCR), a Tecta America Company, LLC spearheaded a
MCH Marketing Director Mick Welding submitted this feature and the photos. Welding stated, “The Morrison Community Hospital Foundation is beyond grateful! A few weeks ago, I received a phone call from Jeni Kessler, Office Manager at Scotts Miracle-Gro in Morrison. She offered to donate mulch for the walking path
National Volunteer Week is being observed from April 19, through April 25, 2026. The American Red Cross of Illinois would like to honor those who are the heart of the organization. They are volunteers who contribute their time and talent, to make the Red Cross mission possible every day. Generations of American
Editor’s note: View several time-lapse videos of Van Kampen creating extraordinary murals here: https://www.facebook.com/eve.van.kampen.2025. The Volunteer Millers at the Fulton Windmill Area will host mural artist Eve Van Kampen, for a program about her work, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. The presentation will be held at
Morrison Music Theatre Association (MMTA) will perform hilarious comedy sketches from The Carol Burnett Show. Between two and six actors will participate in one of 50 original skits, which occurred during Carol Burnett’s television programs. MMTA has permission to produce several “volumes.” The first dramatic event will be held at
Marc Adami submitted this press release. The Whiteside Forum will host Lt. Jessica Tosh on Sunday April 26, 2026, to address the topic of “Homelessness.” Jessica serves as a Corps Officer at the Salvation Army Sterling-Rock Falls Corps Community Center. She brings vast experience and knowledge to her role,
The Northwest Illinois Film Office is proud to announce the return of its signature event, the Sixth Annual Northwest Illinois Film Festival: “Shorts‑A‑Palooza 2026.” The event is Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Morrison Tech, 701 Portland Avenue, Morrison, Illinois 61270. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with screenings beginning at
Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, will honor those citizens, who offered volunteer service to Skilled Care and Nursing residents. The “Volunteer Breakfast” will begin at 9:00 a.m., on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in the Assisted Living Dining Room. Come join us to celebrate you! Whether you
Lions Club Morrison Area Recycle Day is Saturday, April 18, 2026. This annual event will be at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield Street, Morrison, IL, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. We reserve the right to refuse any item, because there are many things we cannot accept for
Morrison, IL, High School Theater Department will produce “Hadestown: Teen Edition,” on Friday, May 1, through Sunday, May 3, 2026, in the auditorium, 643 Genesee Avenue. Tickets are available online or in person. Scan the QR code. Follow us on: Facebook (MHS Theater); Instagram (mhstheater6); TikTok (mhs.theater2). The musical
Downtown business owners Lori and Dave Snow, of God’s Will Giving Center, 126 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, gathered 27 people to help fill and wrap Easter baskets, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway. Staging took place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Lori told the Editor these
Editor’s note: Encourage a relative or friend to join the MCH Auxiliary; the yearly membership is $10. Their focus is to support Hospital and patient needs. Annual Scholarships and renewals are awarded to Morrison students in the health care fields. Mick Welding submitted the press release; photos were taken
Editor’s note: On Maundy Thursday, April 2, 2026, members of Morrison Ministers Council will hold short worship services, including Communion, at three residential care centers. Members of the community are welcome to attend. They include 10:00 a.m. La Bella of Morrison (500 N. Jackson Street); 1:00 p.m. Resthave Care &
Natural Land Institute’s (NLI) Legacy Tree Program is pleased to recognize a Rock Elm (Ulmus thomasii) as the 2026 March Tree of the Month. It is located in Hononegah Forest Preserve, 80 Hononegah Road, Rockton, IL 61072 – Forest Preserves of Winnebago County’s first Preserve, established in 1924. This
On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Natural Land Institute (NLI) closed on 149 acres of land surrounding its 4-acre Beach Cemetery Prairie Nature Preserve (11500 East Big Mound Road, Davis Junction, IL 61020) in Ogle County. Beach Cemetery Prairie is a dedicated Illinois Nature Preserve. It contains some of the