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'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.

Due to the weather forecast for this weekend, the city of Morrison has declared a snow emergency effective 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.

Here's a list of Whiteside County property transfers for Nov. 17-21, 2025.

In this Talk Line interview, Nurse Practitioner Ashlie Snowden from Morrison Community Hospital discusses her role, the patients and communities she serves, and how she coordinates care when more advanced treatment is needed.

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.