"Editor’s note: Not all Legionnaires are physically able to place 1000 American flags across the burial grounds. Younger volunteer groups will work quickly. Jerry Brearton submitted this press release. In preparation for Memorial Day ceremonies, the American Legion Post in Morrison, IL, will install flags on the graves of Veterans"
" Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey submitted the report. The Morrison, IL, City Council convened on May 11, 2026 without Mayor Scott Vandermyde in attendance. A shortened agenda included the following subjects discussed. • American Legion parade permit approved for Monday, May 25, 2026 • Re-appointment of three-year term to Odell"
" On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, beginning at 7:00 p.m., Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, invites the public to a free, empowering program, filled with the testimony of hope. Aubrey Krueger offers an evening of hope, healing, and real-life testimony. She will share how God met"
" On Saturday, May 9, 2026, at approximately 11:43 a.m., Deputies with the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene of a reported traffic crash, involving a vehicle and a four-year-old juvenile bicyclist, on U. S. Route 30 near Blue Goose Road. Upon arrival, Deputies immediately began lifesaving measures"
"Tickets are now available for purchase locally, to attend the Fulton Historical Society Tour of Homes. Tours are Friday, May 15, and Saturday, May 16, 2026. On Tuesday, May 12, between 1:00 and 4:00 p.m., tickets will be for sale at Fulton Public Library, 501 Tenth Avenue, Fulton."
" Morrison Community High School Class of 1966 will hold its 60th Class Reunion, on the weekend of Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3, 2026. A “Meet & Greet” will be held on Friday evening, October 2, at Double G Saloon, 113 W. Main Street, Morrison, IL, beginning at"
" Morrison Special Education Department would like to thank the Bi-County Special Education Foundation, for their continued support. Students are enjoying the new sensory fidgets and healthy snacks to provide energy during afternoon work time. Items were made possible by a $750 mini-grant. Thank you for providing these wonderful tools!"
" The cafeteria renovation marks the final phase of CGH Medical Center’s extensive hospital lobby renovation project, which began in 2023. This phase of construction started in April 2025, and was completed in spring 2026. Throughout the renovation, kitchen operations continued without interruption, allowing in-room food service for patients to"
" The Morrison Fire Department will host its annual Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at its Fire Station at 206 W. Main Street, in Morrison, IL. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk, and coffee for a donation to the"
" Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL, invites the public to a free, empowering program, filled with the testimony of hope. Enjoy a Mother-Daughter Dinner, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Dinner tickets are $20 for women and $10 for girls ages 12 and"
" Spring is here. It is time to dust off the garden gloves, sharpen the trowel, and breathe new life into your garden! Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 16, 2026, when Morrison Garden Club will hold their Annual Plant Sale. It will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00"
" City Administrator Brian Melton submitted this press release. The Arbor Day Foundation named Morrison, IL, as a 2025 Tree City USA, in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community. The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit with a mission to inspire"
" Fulton Police Department is proud to announce it has been awarded a Federal fiscal year 2026 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program grant. Funded by Federal highway safety dollars through the Illinois Department of Transportation, the grant will support increased traffic safety enforcement efforts, aimed at saving lives and reducing crashes."
" On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, Morrison Police arrested Ashlee Rice, age 42, Morrison, IL. Rice was arrested for a Failure to Appear Warrant out of Whiteside County. She was transported to Whiteside County Sheriff’s Jail. On Monday, April 27, 2026, Morrison Police arrested Grace Woo, age 40, Morrison, IL. "
" HONORS NIGHT PRESENTATIONS Morrison High School Principal Dr. Dusti Markham welcomed attendees to Honors Night, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, and served as Master of Ceremonies. Following is the list of Awards and Scholarships given to students and the Presenters. The specific award, recipient(s), and its presenter follow. E.M."