" On Third Thursday, June 19, 2025, The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will open early, allowing the public to gather for home made treats, beverages, and conversation. From 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., the venue becomes an attractive, charming “cafe,” filled with art from floor-to-ceiling and"
" An Artist Spotlight program at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will feature five area workers-of-wood. The free program will be on Sunday, June 22, 2025, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Learn about their design styles, inspiration, tools, exotic woods, and techniques. One door prize will"
" Arrange for vocal or piano lessons at The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL. Contact teacher Erin Morris at 815-404-9914 for specifics. "
" 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 from an accident at a track meet in March 2025. His mother,"
" June is National Dairy Month. Honor dairy farmers by attending an event that features ice cream. Come join residents and staff of Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, 408 Maple Avenue, Morrison, IL, for the annual, community Ice Cream Social and meal, on Thursday evening, June 19, 2025. Hours are from"
" Federal prosecutors are seeking to sentence former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to 12.5 years in prison and [will] seek a $1.5 million fine, for his conviction on bribery and other conspiracy charges. Deputy House Minority Leader Ryan Spain released the following statement. “No amount of time behind bars"
" Following the passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 Illinois budget, Deputy House Minority Leader Ryan Spain released the following statement. He [slammed] a $55.2 billion budget that increases State spending by $2 billion more than last year and includes $1 billion in tax hikes. “Our State has been in"
" WATANYE, a women’s service organization in Morrison, IL, will host the Annual Spring Brunch fundraiser, on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Serving begins at 9:00 a.m. at Bethesda Lutheran Church, 301 W. South Street. The church is handicapped accessible by entrance from the parking lot. The menu includes breakfast casseroles;"
" Jon Gents took most color photos; the Editor photographed the hearth. The flooded scene was photographed by a newspaper reporter from years ago. Morrison Historical Society offers a program of local interest, at 202 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, today at 1:30 p.m. Morrison resident Jon Gentz is the presenter."
" By Jerry Lindsey Assistant Editor. The NUIC (Northeast Illinois Conference) awards All-Conference honors, to recognize top players in various sports. Coaches nominate players. A ballot is sent to all Coaches to vote on the best players, with each Coach voting for players from other teams. NUIC All-Conference teams are"
" Listed below is the 2024-25 Morrison Junior High School 4th Quarter Honor Roll. 6TH GRADE 6th GRADE STRAIGHT A’s (4.000): HAYDEN DRUIEN, NATALIE ENGELKES, COLE MILNES, CINDY PELKA, LAURYN VANDERMYDE, JHETT WRIGHT 6TH GRADE HIGH HONOR ROLL (3.500 – 3.999): JEMMA BALDWIN, KAILEE BIELEMA, TEGAN BREIDENBACH, BENTLEY DESHANE, DEJA"
" Editor’s note: The photograph is by Jay Dirks; his Nature-themed artwork is available at The Loft on Main. Volunteer Millers at de Immigrant Windmill will host a Conservationist Duo on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the Windmill Cultural Center, 111 Tenth Avenue, in Fulton, IL. Dave Harrison and Dean"
" Morrison Athletics Boosters submitted this press release. It’s that time of year again. We know that our student-athletes are students first. The Boosters are proud of these teams for doing so well this past year in studies and sports. Compiled below are the Grade Point Averages for each team"
" As I exited the house on Tuesday morning, June 3, 2025, I startled a small, black and white moth. It fluttered down to the concrete porch step. I did not recall ever seeing a black and white moth, so I paused to look closely. It was exquisitely detailed! I"
" The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office is reaffirming its unwavering commitment to safeguarding one of the community’s most vulnerable population–our elderly residents. Through the dedicated work of the Department’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU), the Sheriff’s Office is proactively working to identify, investigate, and prevent crimes targeting senior citizens across the"