CROWD COMES TO SPRINGFIELD I spent time at the Illinois State Fair. It is a great showing of Illinois at its best. This is exactly why House Republican lawmakers continue to do the work. From industry to agriculture, it is truly something to celebrate! A highlight is the food.
Editor’s note: During repairs made to thecity1.com the published link to this feature article was broken. Following is a replacement. 26-27/SATURDAY DEMO DERBY The Demolition Derby on Saturday, August 22, 2026, drew a huge crowd for the 155th Annual Whiteside County Fair. Action began with the Power Wheels event,
Make a point to visit the Loft on Main, the morning of Thursday, September 17, 2026. Third Thursday coffee hours are from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. The Morrison, IL, art gallery, at 112 E. Main Street, welcomes locals and visitors to experience monthly Third Thursday gatherings. It opens early
Editor’s note: During repairs made to thecity1.com on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, the link to this feature article was broken. Following is a replacement. Jaini Driscoll is pictured holding a Building Block three-dimentional plastic figure. It is on display at her workplace, Rock Valley Physical Therapy, 635 E. Lincolnway,
Cheryl Mills, 68, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at her home in Morrison. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at King Pins Saloon in Fulton, IL. Her Obituary follows. Cheryl Mills, 68, of Morrison, IL, died Tuesday,
The public is invited to enjoy a delicious, Special Prepared Mexican Meal to support The Victory Center/Faith Center Church, of Clinton, IA. This joint effort is being organized by Crossroads Community Church and Morrison United Methodist Church. Paula Rodriguez stated, “The ladies and I will be cooking up a
We wrapped up my 2026 Summer Tour [in August] with a Town Hall event in Paw Paw, IL. Thank you to the constituents who spoke with me and the businesses and organizations that hosted us all summer. I am looking forward to next year’s tour in 2027. Please reach
Morrison Community Hospital is deeply grateful for the generosity and lasting legacy of longtime, Family Physician Dr. Richard Vandermyde. We were proud to dedicate our new Family Care Clinic in Dr. Vandermyde’s honor. It is a fitting tribute to a Physician who cared for generations of families in our
Linda L. Johnson, 71, of rural Albany, IL, died Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at her home following a short battle with cancer. Linda was born March 10, 1955, in Council Bluffs, IA, the daughter of Dr. Dale H. and Judy (Dasher) Weber. She was educated in the Clinton grade
Stan Vandermyde, 61, of Morrison, IL, died Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Resthave Care & Rehabilitation, in Morrison. Stan was born October 18, 1964, in Morrison, to Frank J. and Doris A. (Brondyke) Vandermyde. He was educated in the Morrison grade schools and graduated from Morrison High School. He
For its final 2026 concert, Spring Valley Reformed Church, 10960 Spring Valley Road, Fulton, IL, welcomes The Mulkins Family to their outdoor stage, on Sunday, August 30, at 6:00 p.m. Come for an evening of praise and worship. A free-will offering will be taken. In case of inclement weather,
On Tuesday afternoon, August 18, 2026, inside the newly-constructed Whiteside County Fairgrounds Ticket Office, three volunteers displayed their pleasure with new surroundings. Left-to-right, they were Paula Rodriguez, Susan Wilkens, and Tracy Henson. Member Karl Kovarik stated the Fair Board had been planning a new structure “for two years.” He
Our Morrison, IL, art gallery, at 112 E. Main Street, welcomes locals and visitors to experience monthly Third Thursday gatherings at The Loft on Main. The gallery opens early to share conversation over home-baked goods and beverages. Invite a companion to share the enjoyment. Do you have up coming
Scott Allen Ferguson, 60, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, August 17, 2026, at Serenity Home in Oregon, IL. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Friday, August 21, 2026, at Gibson–Bode Funeral Home, Erie, IL. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at
Christine T. Crandall, 73, of Morrison, IL, died Monday, August 17, 2026, at her home. Chris was born March 20, 1953, in Clinton, IA, to Kenneth and Arlene (Nissen) Johnson. She attended Clinton grade schools and was a graduate of Clinton High School. Following high school, she attended the