MHS to Offer Summer 2021 Driver Education Course

Morrison High School will offer both the Classroom and Behind-the-Wheel (BTW) phases of Driver Education, during the Summer 2021 summer school session.  Provided that at least 12 students register and pay for the course by the Friday, April 30, registration deadline, the program will run from Tuesday, June 1, through

Legislators Seek Increased Attendance at Extracurricular Events

On Wednesday, March 3, 2021, Illinois State Representatives and Senators and five Illinois school-related Associations submitted the following letter with a unified goal. They request that attendance numbers of school extracurricular activities be increased to 25% capacity of the venues.

Parents’ Night Out Childcare March 19

Please join The Early Years Academy for our first Parents’ Night Out event, Saturday, March 19, 2021.  This evening child care opportunity is open to the public.  Your children do not need to attend our center nor live in Morrison, IL, to attend this event. The cost is $45 per

County Public Works Meeting March 2

Whiteside County Public Works Committee will meet on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 1:30 p.m., in the Board Room at the Law Enforcement Center, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL. To attend via Conference Call, call 617-691-8409.  The Agenda follows.

Girl Scout Cookies Arrived February 22

Did Main Street smell sweeter Monday morning, February 22, 2021?  Morrison, IL, took receipt of nearly 4000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies!  Owner Sidonna Mahaffey offered her business, Moms On Main, 121 E. Main Street, as the 10:00 a.m. delivery site.  Girl Scout Leader Hillary Blevins verified the order with

MACF Funds Book Packs

Morrison Area Community Foundation (MACF) funds projects that directly benefit the Morrison, IL, community.  The spring grant application deadline is Tuesday, March 30, 2021. To apply or to get more information, visit the website www.MorrisonAreaCF.org.  You may also contact Chairman Joe Mills at 815-718-5933 with questions. MACF Board member Dar

Emmanuel Reformed Free Drive-Up Meal March 3

Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, offers free, community, Wednesday night, drive-through meals from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m.  Because of COVID-19 restrictions, there is currently no inside dining for Wednesday meals. On March 3, 2021, the menu will be Country-Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Corn, and S’mores

Albany’s Best Kept Secret: Albany Food Pantry

Are we Albany’s best kept secret?  If so, not any more.  Hear ye!  Hear ye! Anyone living in the Albany Fire Protection District and not receiving services from another food pantry, is eligible to utilize the Albany Food Pantry.  Residence address is the only requirement to utilize the Food Pantry.

Whiteside Forum Zoom Documentary February 25

We will explore American History and honor of Black History month, on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.  The public is invited to join and discuss the PBS documentary “Driving While Black:  Race, Space, and Mobility in America.” We will be joined by Augustana College Associate Professor of History,

Summer 2021 4-H Exhibits

Dr. Lisa Diaz, 4-H Assistant Dean and Director, reported about summer 2021 4-H exhibits.  In 2020, more than 400 Illinois 4-H competitive events, exhibitions, and shows went virtual.  This platform provided a positive youth development experience, while protecting our members, volunteers, and staff.  The 2021 4-H exhibition season will be

U of I Winter 2021 Calendar of 26 Extension Events

University of Illinois Extension offers a large and varied list of classes, webinars, conferences, and workshops, beginning in February during the Winter 2021 session.  Visit the U of I Extension departments via email at uie-clw@illinois.edu.  See this website for information and programs:  go.illinois.edu/clw.  The Whitesdie County Extension Office is at