The Loft on Main, 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, will host Third Thursday, on October 15, 2026, (before the gallery doors open) from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Male and female community members are invited to relax inside the historic building, which is filled with art, from floor to
Editor’s note: Visit The Carpet House, Inc. to see flooring and tile options in Morrison, IL, and to congratulate an enduring local business. Do the same at Fitzgerald Pharmacy. Three generations of Houses celebrated the long-time, Morrison, IL, family flooring business’s expansion and new location, on Saturday, October 3,
The Carpet House, Inc. owners Jerry and Carole House welcome area customers, friends, and the public to help celebrate their recent move, from E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, to 502 E. Lincolnway. The couple will host an Open House on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
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
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
Today, Friday, July 31, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Advantage One Credit Union will offer a free lunch for its members. The event will take place in the lobby. “Bring a Dog…Get a Dog” is the theme for the hotdog meal. All animals MUST BE on leash.
An attractive, welcoming destination at 112 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, inspired visitors to attend Third Thursday coffee hours, at The Loft on Main, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m., on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Kayla and Evan Sipes brought their children: left-to-right, Clark, Lexi, and Ivy. Staff member Sharon
Downtown Sterling, IL, will offer live music, local makers, family activities, great food, and community spirit, during the inaugural “Sterling Street Fest.” It takes place Saturday, July 25, 2026,from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Admission is free. Some seating will be available; bring lawn chairs. Explore downtown businesses, support local
Fitzgerald Pharmacy will transition to its new location at 100 W. Lincolnway (former Wells Fargo Bank), Morrison, IL, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The location at 124 E. Main Street–below–will close early that day at 3:00 p.m. Opening Day is Thursday, July 23, at noon.
Editor’s note: These 25 artists and visitors signed The Loft on Main guestbook, on Thursday, May 21, 2026: LuAnn Navarra, Mary Ellen Brackemyer, Robert B. Vos, Scott Vandermyde, Jeff and Dee DeGroot, Heather Glick, Steve and Dee Janssen, Mona Milder, Linda and Lloyd Beckman, Jean and Mark Zinnen, Jerry
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
MCH Marketing Director Mick Welding submitted this feature and the photos. Welding stated, “The Morrison Community Hospital Foundation is beyond grateful! A few weeks ago, I received a phone call from Jeni Kessler, Office Manager at Scotts Miracle-Gro in Morrison. She offered to donate mulch for the walking path
Downtown business owners Lori and Dave Snow, of God’s Will Giving Center, 126 E. Main Street, Morrison, IL, gathered 27 people to help fill and wrap Easter baskets, at Morrison United Methodist Church, 200 W. Lincolnway. Staging took place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Lori told the Editor these
On Wednesday, March 25, 2026, student volunteers worked at McDonald’s, 604 E. Lincolnway, Morrison, IL, between 4:00 and 7:00 p.m. They delivered food to customers and cleaned tables. McDonald’s hosted a “Good Neighbor Night” opportunity, to support the School District Theater Department. A donation of $500 was made. The
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, several food and beverage venues will offer food and drink in Morrison, IL, from east-to-west and north-to-south. Choose corned beef and cabbage meals, reuben sandwiches, desserts, and beverages with a nod to the Irish. Below are 17 places to