Creativity is a longtime hobby for many people in Morrison, and throughout Whiteside County, and a downtown art gallery spreads the word about local talent with a mission to inspire and evoke.

Resthave Care and Rehabilitation in Morrison recently honored the memory of longtime resident John Henson by fulfilling a special request he made in his obituary: to perform an act of kindness in memory of him.

The Sauk Valley's Rotary Clubs on Oct. 11, 2025, joined in the effort of Rotary worldwide to eradicate polio, an effort underway since the 1980s.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Nov. 10-14, 2025.

The Morrison Historical Society concludes its monthly programming on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, with live musical entertainment, “The New Connection”. 

The blaze broke out early Tuesday morning, Nov. 18, 2025, at 912 Locust St., Sterling, according to a Sterling Fire Department news release.

The Whiteside Forum has invited Norm Moline, Professor Emeritus at Augustana College, starting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, to present “Central Asia: From the Ancient Silk Road to the 21st Century” at the Community Room of the Odell Public Library, 307 S. Madison St. in Morrison.

Fans of the holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” are in for a double treat when the Morrison Music Theater Association performs the radio version at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at Crossroads Community Church, 300 W. South St. in Morrison.

Morrison students honored for academic achievement.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Nov. 3-7, 2025.

Once a former meat locker, Morrison American Legion Post 328 has undergone a remarkable transformation thanks to years of dedicated volunteer work and leadership.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Oct. 27-31, 2025.

Skydiver Keith Paulsen of Morrison will represent Chicagoland Skydiving Center in Rochelle as he travels to Lake Wales, Florida this month to attempt to break the world record for most skydivers in a canopy formation.

The 2025 Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at Morrison High School, 643 Genesee Ave. in Morrison.

After a full-day’s work, a Whiteside County jury was seated Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, to hear a wrongful death civil case that could see the jury asked to award tens of millions of dollars to a Sterling firefighter’s widow and children.

Board of Directors: Please help us help our neighbors. We need cash donations to help us purchase the food items we need to meet both current demands and this new surge.

Already struggling with growing numbers of people in need of food assistance, Sauk Valley-area food pantries are now bracing for the even greater numbers expected in the wake of SNAP benefits ending Nov. 1, 2025, as part of the federal government shutdown.

A Morrison family gels well, jellies well and delis well in owning Peanut Butter and Deli – a downtown restaurant known for its sandwiches and drinks, keeping their customers fed and invested in the town they love.

The TALK-LINE interview for Oct. 27 featured Morrison Community Hospital Nurse Practitioner in the Endocrinology Department and Diabetes Educator Teresa Stout.

Orders for hams are needed by Sunday, Nov. 3, for delivery on Friday, Nov. 21. Orders for Christmas hams must be in by Monday, Dec. 1, for delivery on Friday, Dec. 19.

The performance is in Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8.

Augustana College announced more than 1,100 students were named to the dean’s list for the 2024-2025 spring semester.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Oct. 13-17, 2025.

The railroad will raise the south track through the crossing and perform minor approach work, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?

With Halloween creeping closer, here is a list of trick-or-treat hours and other holiday and fall-themed events you can visit with your little ghosts and ghouls.

An estimated 1,300 eighth graders from the region toured 62 business booths Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, at Sauk Valley Community College. Sponsored by the Regional Office of Education, the Pathways Playground program opened up career options for the students.

The Whiteside Forum will host a presentation, Q&A, and a tour of Morrison Tech at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, at the college, located at 701 Portland Ave. in Morrison. 

Here's a list of property transfers for Whiteside County for Oct. 6-10, 2025.

The assembly will provide an opportunity for students and staff to recognize those who have served in the armed forces.

Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison will participate in trick or treat from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31.

Following the dinner, the Morrison-Fulton varsity football game will kick off at 7 p.m. at Morrison High School’s E.M. “Bud” Cole Field.

Auditions will be held at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Morrison. The play will be presented on Friday, Dec. 5, and Saturday, Dec. 6.

Here's a list of property transfers for Whiteside County for Sept. 29 to Oct. 3, 2025.

Two Whiteside County businesses have advanced to the top 100 finalists in the 2025 Chicago Innovation Awards. Online voting for the People’s Choice Award is open through Oct. 9.

Drag racing and Arnie Beswick were born around the same time – one on the dry lake beds of California and the other in Morrison – and they’ve both found fame through the years, with drag racing attracting legions of fans and “The Farmer” becoming a legend in his field.

Morrison Park & Rec is playing host to Nightmare on High Street 3K Run/Walk and a disc golf glow in the dark tournament on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.

Odell Library’s annual Book and Bake Sale will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 1, 2025, at Odell Public Library.

Nathan Sandell, 34, faces charges of aggravated fleeing to elude, theft over $500, and possession of a stolen vehicle, according to a news release issued by Whiteside County Sheriff John Booker

The program will highlight Brig. General Russell Volckmann, a World War II hero.

Senior health insurance open enrollment appointments will be held at 1st Gateway Credit Union, 200 N. Base St., Morrison, from Oct. 20 to Dec. 7 on Mondays and Tuesdays by appointment.

The TALK-LINE interview for Sept. 29 featured Morrison Community Hospital Family Practice Physician Dr. Trever Troutman discussing his return to the area to join the MCH staff.

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

Join fellow Scrabble players for an afternoon of games and socializing at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, in the program room at the Odell Library, Morrison.

The Whiteside Forum will kick off a new season with a presentation on “The History of Pizza” by guest speaker Wolf Koch at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 28, 2025, in the Community Room of the Odell Public Library. The library is located at 307 S. Madison St. in Morrison.

Peanut Butter and Deli on Morrison’s Main Street is a deli-style restaurant that serves up sandwiches, salads, drinks and desserts from one of Morrison’s oldest buildings — and one of it cleverest named businesses.

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

Read Sauk Valley photographer Alex T. Paschal's column about all the local events that happened Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, and view his gallery containing dozens of photos taken that day.

A Morrison bank robbery case has moved into federal court

In what has become one of the busiest weekends of the year, SVM photographer Alex T. Paschal made his way to six events Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, to document the diverse and colorful people of the Sauk Valley.