From breezy afternoon games to tournament wins and travel-ready paddles, more people are embracing the growing sport of pickleball – whose quick learning curve and social energy keep drawing more players to the net. There are many places to play throughout northwest Illinois.

Here is a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Feb. 9-13, 2026.

This innovative five-session workshop series, developed in partnership with the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, is designed to bridge the gap between classroom education and the real-world business sector.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark is joined by Dr. Matthew DeBaene, the Superintendent of Morrison Community Unit School District #6. The pair discuss the district's goals, new curriculum, career pathways for students and more. 

Odell Public Library is celebrating National Library Lovers Month in February. Odell strives to serve Morrison by providing learning spaces, digital access, programs, opportunities to gather, and so much more.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Feb. 2-6, 2026.

The Whiteside Forum’s annual book discussion will be led by crowd-favorite Professor Jessica Roisen of St. Ambrose University on the topic of parenting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, in the Community Room of the Odell Public Library.

This gift supports the ongoing efforts to fully endow Morrison schools and their students in Sauk Valley Community College's Impact Program.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Jan. 26-30, 2026.

Morrison Junior High School students took part in middle school chess tournaments at St. Mary’s Winter Chess Classic in Metamora and the MLK Chess Tournament in Normal on Saturday, Jan. 17, and Monday, Jan. 19, respectively.

Sauk Valley Community College’s Impact Program has announced the receipt of a three-year gift of $5,000 from the Morrison Area Community Foundation toward the Mustang Impact Challenge.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Jan. 19-23, 2026.

Doran Dockstader reached the 34-gallon donation milestone at the blood drive at St. Mary Church.

Talk Line welcomes Bridgette Woodall, Family Nurse Practitioner at Morrison Community Hospital, who shares her background in women’s health and her passion for supporting patients through all stages of life, including menopause care.

The Sawmill Museum in Clinton, Iowa, is issuing a public call for durable regional hardwood lumber as part of a large-scale outdoor exhibit for an upcoming new museum installation.

Odell Public Library offers story times, Lego and Pokémon clubs and game sessions that include chess and Scrabble.

A Fulton apartment building – one of the oldest structures still standing in the city – is now a total loss after fire broke out Sunday morning.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Jan. 12-16, 2026.

The Whiteside Forum will host Barb and Phil Benson, local world travelers, who will talk about their adventures in Europe last year visiting the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovenia and their week in Istria, Croatia.

Odell Public Library patrons have access to thousands of e-books and audio books, all available from the comfort of home.

The Tau Pi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi offers its support to the April House Children’s Advocacy Center by donating snacks for the children who have come to April House as part of a child abuse investigation.

Southern New Hampshire University has named the following students to the fall 2025 president’s list.

A Morrison man has pleaded not guilty to theft, possession of a stolen vehicle, and several battery charges

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Jan. 5-9, 2026.

It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the fall 2025 president’s list.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Dec. 29 to Jan. 2, 2026.

Seven Morrison undergraduate students have met high academic standards and have been named to Illinois State University's dean’s list for the 2025 fall term.

Odell Public Library in Morrison will host “Improving Online Health Literacy”, a free, in-person program aimed to increase online health literacy for all ages.

The following seven area students were named to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater's dean’s list for the 2025 fall semester.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Dec. 22-26, 2025.

The Illinois National Guard announced Monday that Gov. JB Pritzker has chosen Col. Steven B. Rice to be Assistant Adjutant General - Air of the Illinois National Guard. Rice will replace Maj. Gen. Dan McDonough, who will retire after nearly 38 years of military service

Fourteen area students were named to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater dean’s list for the 2025 fall semester.

Dailey Damhoff of Morrison has been named to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater dean’s list for the 2025 fall semester.

The Morrison Department of Fun recently made a donation to Pink Heals of Sauk Valley. The donation comes from the Boobie Bus Fundraiser that took place in October.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Dec. 15-19, 2025.

Breakfast with Jesus begins at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24, at Albany United Methodist Church, and the Symphony of Lights at Eagle Point Park is open to visitors through Dec. 30.

Morrison firetrucks, filled with Santas, Mrs. Clauses and elves, rolled through the streets Friday, Dec. 19, to deliver toys collected through the Morrison Fire Department’s annual Caring for Our Community Toy Drive.

April House's mission is to make sure children who have suffered abuse are heard, protected, and given a path toward justice and healing.

Storytime is a 30-minute drop-in program each Thursday evening designed for families with preschool through early elementary-aged kids.

Here's a list of property transfers for Whiteside County for Dec. 8-12, 2025.

Here’s a list of upcoming things to do in Fulton, Morrison, Albany and Prophetstown the week of Dec. 15.

The clinic will take place at Morrison Family Care Clinic, 303 N. Jackson St., Morrison, with Dr. David Yeager as the clinician in charge.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Dec. 1-5, 2025.

A Morrison school was placed on lockdown Thursday after a report of an attempted armed robbery at a nearby home.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Nov. 24-28, 2025.

Scott E. Hagerman of Rock Falls was found guilty Wednesday of beating Ronald Fistler Jr. in August 2022 and causing a brain stem injury

The Emmanuel Church of Morrison’s “Voices of Praise” present EVOP’s 18th annual Christmas cantata, the high-energy “Joy! Unspeakable Joy!”, which will be presented in three services at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 2025; 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20; and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21.

Here’s a list of things to do the week of Dec. 1, 2025, in Morrison, Fulton, Erie and Prophetstown.

For the 2024 performance year, the Illinois Rural Community Care Organization has announced that Morrison Community Hospital was named IRCCO’s “Best Overall” for both Quality and Annual Wellness Visits. Morrison was also honored as a co-recipient of the “Best in Quality” award.

The concert will be Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, at Ebenezer Reformed Church, Morrison.