Morrison

Clinton Symphony Orchestra performance, Movie in the Park in Sterling also on list of things to do.

Morrison’s downtown will be transformed Saturday into an outdoor canvas for hundreds of amateur artists of all ages who gather to Paint the Town.

Five local McDonald’s restaurants in Dixon, Oregon, Rock Falls, Morrison and Sterling will participate in a fundraiser Wednesday, Sept. 18, supporting The Penguin Project of Sauk Valley.

The clinic starts at 8 a.m. and is by appointment only. There are no charges for any services at this clinic.

The Whiteside Forum is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization that hosts expert speakers and discussions on topics of local interest to the public from a global viewpoint. All events are free and open to the public.

Volume I contains five written histories of Prophetstown; Volume II is a compilation of Prophetstown articles authored by Fred South and published by the Prophetstown Area Historical Society.

“Beethoven and Friends” is the general theme of the new season.

The production will be in a Radio Studio format, so no memorization will be involved. Actors of all ages are needed.

Jason L. Endress, 45, was sentenced to four years probation with special conditions after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse that prosecutors said stemmed from a 2004 incident when he was a director at Camp Lowden, a Boy Scout camp east of Oregon.

Dixon blood drives are from 1 to 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, at the Dixon American Legion, 1120 W. First St., Dixon; and from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Illinois Department of Transportation, 819 Depot Ave.

Jeremy L. Standard, 40, has been sentenced to eight years in state prison after pleading guilty Aug. 21 to aggravated battery causing great bodily harm during a March 2 fight, according to Whiteside County Court documents.

Hundreds stop by Sullivan's Foods to see the iconic vehicle.

The Union Pacific Big Boy Steam Engine No. 4014 made a whistle stop from 1:30-1:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at the Sterling Marketplace near the Avenue B crossing as part of its eight-week "Heartland of America Tour."

NAMI Sauk Area will highlight the importance of suicide prevention and provide critical resources by actively engaging in initiatives to support and educate the community throughout September.

The store, which opened in August 1989, specializes in hand-finished Amish-made furniture, including dining sets, bedroom sets, outdoor furniture and more.

Tegeler’s Amish Furniture celebrates 35 years in Morrison.

Asa Crook, the first settler in what would later be known as Prophetstown, built the home in 1839. The home still looks very much like it did at that time.

Brian “Fox” Ellis, internationally renowned storyteller, author and naturalist, will be portraying local Robert Ridgeway and focusing on the science and history of bird-watching and the Audubon Society at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at the Windmill Cultural Center.

Annual event has long, colorful history.

Fulton, Erie, Polo and Morrison are on the list.

Grab your buns and break out your Weiner Whistles, the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is coming to the Sauk Valley next week.

New U.S. flags are available for purchase.

The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with God’s Will Giving Center and encourages people to show support by joining in fulfilling current needs.

The party starts at 6 p.m. with local businesses and booths opening to the public. At 7 p.m., the 1980s-style band Big Hair Mafia will play the venue. Around 8 p.m. when it gets dark, the glow parade will sweep through town.

Currently, talks are setting up estimates for adding LED lights for the stained-glass windows to highlight one of Morrison’s foundational landmarks.

The concert season opens on Sept. 21.

Fulton resident Barbara Mask will document the origin of Fulton’s Dutch Days, which began in 1974, during her program Sunday, Aug. 25, at Morrison’s Heritage Museum.

The Whiteside County Fair offered plenty of family fun in Morrison this week. A monster truck show, rodeo, and a host of other fair attractions greeted fairgoers.

Art in the Park Sculpture Walk in Rock Falls, Farm Heritage Festival of East Jordan Church both set for Aug. 24.

Morrison resident Charley Williams was named one of 17 Augustana College students working as a summer research assistant in the village of Port Byron.

The event will begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at Odell Library’s program room.

The Late Nite Blues Brothers will appear with the Dixon Municipal Band for the final Summer Sounds 2024 concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8, at Dixon’s Page Park Band Shell.

Residents are invited to display their antique tractors at this year’s Whiteside County Fair. Each participant will receive a 153rd annual Whiteside County Fair plaque to display on their antique tractor.

Morrison student named to Wartburg College dean’s list.

Iowa State University also releases spring 2024 dean’s list.

Three of the four ramps connecting to and from I-88 will be closed as part of the project.

The tree has grown on the fairgrounds for over 300 years.

With Farmers National Bank's expansion, the bank will now serve customers at four locations: Prophetstown, Geneseo, Morrison and Mount Carroll.

The business has been serving Morrison and the surrounding area since 1971.

Judges are paid a stipend of $180 for their work on election day.

A 15-year-old Morrison High School student is hitting all the right marks on the shooting range.

Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade-point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale for courses taken during the term.

Tractor pull, pro bronc and bull riding, demo derby also will be featured at fairground’s grandstand.

Testing identified West Nile Virus in mosquitoes near Morrison over a month earlier than in 2023.

Prosecutors set their sights on proving the 2020 fire that killed three people in Sterling was an act of arson. Meanwhile, the defense worked to prove to the jury that even though the defendant Steven W. Coleman phone was found near the burning building, he didn't start the fire.

Founded on Dec. 10, 1948, the Morrison Garden Club is charged with taking care of the grounds at Odell library, Veterans Park, and the planters near Illinois 78. Members also volunteer for Morrison’s annual Paint the Town and care for the plant life in Morrison year round.

After failing to pass in 2022, Whiteside County voters will be asked to consider a public safety tax again in November to fund 911 emergency dispatch call center services.

Saturday’s schedule includes project judging in a wide variety of categories, table activities, a bake sale, a silent auction and an ice cream social.

Here is a list of property transfers for Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties for June 29 to July 5, 2024.

The drive will be from July 17-31.