" On Friday, June 13, 2025, a well-organized, well-attended, take-away meal fundraiser began at 4:30 p.m. Held by Morrison Southside School staff, the event was to support a recent Rock Falls High School graduate, Dylan Wescott, who was paralyzed after an accident during a March track meet. Eighty sandwiches had"
" By Jerry Lindsey, Assistant Editor. The Monday, June 16, 2025, meeting of the Morrison School Board was the last meeting for interim Superintendent Shannon Baumann, and the Board expressed their appreciation for his time and efforts. His closing comments offered very positive hopes for the District. He remarked that"
" On Tuesday, June17, 2025, Congressman Eric Sorensen will join local and State leaders for a groundbreaking ceremony, in the City of East Moline, IL, celebrating the $23.7 million RAISE grant awarded. The location is Runner’s Park, 742 15th Avenue. The event is from 11:00 a.m. to noon. This major"
" Ebenezer Reformed Church will hold its summer Water Fun Day on Wednesday, June 25, 2025; adults and children are invited. There will be lots of fun from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., in the parking lot at Ebenezer Reformed Church, 309 E. Park Street, Morrison, IL. Enjoy water-themed games and"
" Resthave Care & Rehabilitation Marketing Director Karla Burn submitted the press release and photographs. Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, hosted a Car Show and lunch on Thursday, June 12, 2025, in celebration of Father’s Day. This year’s event featured 18 Classic and Custom vehicles on"
" Following reports that Texas Police illegally accessed Illinois automatic license plate reader (ALPR) data to track down a woman for an abortion care-related matter, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced new measures aimed at preventing further abuse. In May, Law Enforcement authorities in Texas performed a Nationwide search of"
" Southside Elementary Staff have arranged an upcoming take-away meal fundraiser, for Rock Falls High School graduate Dylan Wescott. Drive through the Whiteside County Fairgrounds on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Wescott was paralyzed after an accident at a track meet in March 2025. His mother,"
" In June 2025, Morrison Chamber of Commerce shone the Business Spotlight on Morrison Community Day Care Center. Founded in 1972 by a group of dedicated women from First Presbyterian Church, Morrison Community Day Care Center (MCDCC) was created to address a growing need among working families in the community. "
" Two “next door” Illinois Cities have free Municipal Bands that play weekly, during summer evenings. Sterling Municipal Band performs today, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, with a 6:15 p.m. pre-concert in Grandon Civic Center. The bandshell is located downtown, across from the Post Office. Concessions will be offered by Boy"
" The following Arrests were made and Citations issued as of Thursday, June 11, 2025. Arrests: On Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 10:20 p.m., Morrison Police arrested Nathan Sandell, age 33, of Morrison, IL. Sandell was arrested for a Whiteside County Warrant for Failure to Appear, original charge of Attempt"
" The Illinois Coaches Association and the Shriners of Illinois are proud to present the 51st Annual Illinois High School Shrine Game, scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Tucci Stadium on the campus of Illinois Wesleyan University. Pregame festivities begin at 10:00 a.m., with kickoff at 11:00 a.m. This"
" Morrison High School 2024-2025 4th Quarter Honor Roll students are listed below. After that, Second Semester Honor Roll students are displayed. 4.00 AND ABOVE Class of 2025: Madilyn Armitage, Austin Boonstra, Jett Decker, Allison Ferguson, Dawson Hepner, Kenadi Hinrichsen, Blake Huizenga, Paige Leighton, Isaiah McDermon, Hunter McNeece, Sarah Stralow,"
" As warmer weather returns and more residents spend time outdoors, the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office reminds citizens, that seasonal changes often bring a rise in criminal activity and traffic-related incidents. In response, the Sheriff’s Office is increasing staffing levels and deploying additional patrol units throughout the County, with an"
" Get ready, young artists! The 2025 Coloring Contest is here, and it is open to all kids up to ten years old. Whether you are age 5 or under, between 6 and 8, or 9 to 10, there is a special prize waiting just for you. Each age group"
" Morrison, IL, Rotary Club provided a donation to Odell Public Library, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, to support their Summer Reading Program. Odell’s Katie Ryder stated there were “about 200 books. Rotary has done this two years in a row.” Rotarians pictured left-to-right with scores of new reading materials"